Peaks Island Rec-It Wednesdays
Sign up for Wednesday Summer Rec Camp on Peaks!
Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities is excited to offer a Wednesday day camp on Peaks to fill in gaps in other island summer programming.
Please note that we need 8 participants to be enrolled by the Monday before each Wednesday to be able to run the program.
Who: Open to all children Kindergarten through 5th grade. Families can sign up for any number of weeks they would like.
When: Wednesdays July 8, 15, 22, 29, and August 5.
Time: 8:00am- 5:00pm
Cost: $65 per day (resident) OR $97.50 (non-resident)
Where: Peaks Island Community Center
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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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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.
-Labeled backpack/tote with your child’s first and last name.
-Labeled and filled water bottle.
-A sun hat/cap and sunglasses
-A change of clothing.
- Sunscreen (SPF 30 or above). Please put sunscreen on your child before coming to camp.
-Sneakers/ socks with closed-toed shoes. Sandals/flip flops/crocs are not appropriate unless on a beach trip.
-A full lunch PLUS a few snacks (e.g. fruit, granola bars, veggies, trail mix, pretzels).
What Not To Bring:
Electronics including games, cell phones, iPad, smart watches.
Valuables, including money. Campers should save their money for when they go out in the community with their parents/caregivers.
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Fee waivers 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.