2026 February Vacation Camp
February Vacation Camp brings the Winter Olympics to life with exciting sports, creative arts and crafts, and fun field trips, all inspired by Olympic-themed activities. We provide a safe, fun, and enriching program that keeps campers active and engaged all week long.
Who: All kids in current grades K-5
When: Tuesday, February 17 to Friday 20 from 7:30am-5:30pm each day
Where: *NEW THIS YEAR- 2 sites to choose from:
East End Community Center, 195 North St, Portland
Riverton Community Center, 1600 Forest Ave
Cost: $250 per child
*If you are on a Fee Waiver please contact Emily Collins for registration at ecollins@portlandmaine.gov or (207)-808-5429
Registration closes: Friday February 6th, 2026
Camp Schedule:
7:30-8:30 a.m. - Camper drop off time - Before Camp free play
8:30-3:00 p.m. - There will be a trip each day and structured activity time
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Camper pick up time - After Camp free play
What to bring each day:
If campers show up for the camp day without the things they need for the day, they will not be able to check in for camp.
- AM snack
- Lunch
- PM snack
- Warm outside play clothes (Coat, Snow pants, Hat, Gloves, Winter Boots)
- A change of clothes (In case the camper's clothes get wet or dirty)
- A water bottle
- Bathing suit and towel
Readiness Skills:
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all our participants, everyone attending the program must be able to perform the following readiness skills:
- Participate independently or with reasonable accommodations/modifications.
- Take and follow directions and instructions from a staff member and be open to changing what they are doing to keep the group safe and welcoming to all people.
- Interact and participate in a manner that is physically and emotionally safe for themselves and others.
- Maintain personal care without the support of recreation staff.
- Stay with their assigned group throughout the program's duration or safely request a break from the group where staff can see/hear them and the rest of the group.
- Follow the department's behavior expectations, which include being safe, respectful and responsible.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you have any questions or concerns about camp, please reach out to Amelia Clause, Recreation Supervisor.
Amelia Clause - aclause@portlandmaine.gov - 207 808 5444
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Qualified individuals with a disability seeking an accommodation in order to participate in the Department’s programs are asked to complete an Support Plan Form (below). Once received, the Department will determine if it can support the requested accommodation(s). The Department can provide reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue burden on the City or fundamentally alter the nature of the program.
For questions about the inclusion process, please contact the Recreation Inclusion Supervisor at joconor@portlandmaine.gov or by phone at 207-808-5437.