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April Vacation Camp

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Pre-school aged children enjoying a run across a field
Who: April Vacation Camp is only available for children already enrolled in the departments Before or After the Bell Program (Grades K-5)
When: Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25, from 7:30-5:30 each day
Where: East End Community Center, 195 North St, Portland
Cost: $200 per camper
CCAP and Fee waiver can be used only by calling, emailing or texting Ryan French - rfrench@portlandmaine.gov - 207 653 6163. There are limited spaces available given to families on a first come, first service basis. Ryan will reach back out to you with the information he needs to complete your registration.



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

Field trips will be posted here on Friday, April 11

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, hat, gloves, scarf, winter boats) 
  • A change of clothes (for if the clothe the camper is wearing 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.
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If you have any questions or concerns about camp, please reach out to Ryan or Raechel, the Recreation Supervisors.
Ryan French - rfrench@portalndmaine.gov - 207 808 5454
Raechel Allen - rallen@portlandmaine.gov - 207 808 5444

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Qualified individuals with a disability seeking an accommodation in order to participate in the Department’s programs are asked to complete an Inclusion Request Form. 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.

Complete a Medical Permission For Inhalers, Epi-Pens and Insulin/Glucagon - HERE
Complete a Support Plan - HERE
For questions about the inclusion process, please contact the Recreation Inclusion Supervisor at joconor@portlandmaine.gov or by phone at 207-808-5437.

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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