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HARBOR HOUSE 2017
One of the things our campers like best about summer with Harbor House is the
variety of activities we provide. Our schedule has been carefully planned to give
campers a consistent structure without making the week routine. We are always on
the go, travelling across the island and Downeast Maine on our mini-buses in search
of something new to see and experience. Our knowledge of the local area lets us get
off the beaten path and enjoy out of the way locations where kids can have the whole
place to themselves. This not only leaves plenty of room for spontaneous fun, but
builds a sense of camaraderie that makes our camp special.
We believe summer is a great time for kids to exercise their imagination and develop
their creative side. In addition to more traditional arts and crafts activities we provide
projects which require critical thinking skills to solve practical problems. Building rafts
that can support a camper, models boats that can navigate a rocky stream, or toy cars
that move under their own power are just some the opportunities campers have to
be inventive and original. We also love to encourage kids with a flair for the dramatic.
Whether it’s putting on a skit with a few friends or showing off some new dance
moves our campers are always welcome to express their artistic talents.
Harbor House coordinates recreational sports leagues all year long, and offering
opportunities for youth to develop their athletic skills has always been part of our
summer programming. We also go beyond traditional sports activities to provide
every camper with the chance to play to their strengths. Whether it’s reaching the
summit of a mountain, leaping off a diving board for the first time or navigating an
obstacle course, at Camp MAX we maintain an active schedule that keeps kids moving
and challenges them to accomplish goals they can be proud of.
Thanks to a collaboration with the Southwest Harbor Public Library, Camp MAX also
offers an optional summer reading program as part of our camp schedule. Campers
can take advantage of our summer reading collection and earn special rewards
donated by local businesses.
Week 1 June 19- 23: This week we’ll head out with our buckets, nets, specimen trays and magnifiers as we explore pond life in the many freshwater sources around the island.
Week 2 June 26 - 30: The Olympics returns ahead of schedule as we revisit a popular theme from last summer. Campers will band together to represent their countries in a variety of challenges at venues across the island. There will be opportunities for everyone to contribute as their team goes for the gold.
Week 3 July 3 - 7: We’ll explore the nooks and crannies of the national park this week while working on this year’s Acadia Quest. The Quest, put together by Friends of Acadia, will challenge us to learn new things about the place we call home and allow us to give back to the park through volunteer work. Note: no camp on July 4th!
Week 4 July 10 - 14: Treasure maps, scavenger hunts, geocaching, hide-and-seek games - if it has to do with searching for hidden treasure we will put it on the schedule this week. There is also the option to attend the morning session of Future Trojans Basketball Camp this week (see the back for details).
Week 5 July 17 - 21: Our campers always show up with an impressive range of skills and this week each one will get a chance to shine. Singers, comedians, dancers, acrobats, magicians, artists, athletes – bring it on and show us what you’ve got while cheering on your friends during this week’s Camp MAX Has Talent celebration.
Week 6 July 24 - 28: Mount Desert Island is a great place to celebrate the arts, and we will get the creative juices flowing this week with a variety of projects and activities. Painters, actors, musicians - there will be something for everyone this week (even critics!).
Week 7 July 31 - August 4: There’s an impressive diversity of boats on our island: working boats, tour boats, pleasure boats, small craft, gigantic cruise ships, boats that are built here and boats which only stop by to visit. We’ll take advantage of all these opportunities to learn more about the variety of boats in the area, build some of our own, and spend as much time on, near, or in the water as the weather allows.
Week 8 August 7 - 11: It’s time to put our creativity, problem solving, and teamwork skills to the test as we tackle a series of engineering challenges as part of our Design Squad week. Campers will work together in groups to develop unique solutions to each challenge before sharing their creations with the rest of camp.
Week 9 August 14 - 18: During this week’s Double Dare competition campers will work together to answer trivia questions, tackle surprising challenges, and complete crazy obstacle courses. Which team will have that special combination of brains and guts to rise to the top? We’ll find out!
WHO ATTENDS CAMP MAX? Camp MAX! is perfect for
children having completed first grade through seventh grade.
Campers should be able to keep track of their things, change in and out of swim gear independently,
and keep up with an active full day schedule.
RATES: Year-Round Resident: $185.00/Week
Non-Resident: $220.00/Week
HALF DAY OPTIONS:
During weeks 2 & 4 there will be a limited number of half day
slots reserved for campers attending the MDI Sailing Camp or
Southwest Harbor Library Story Camp. The cost of this option is
$100 and payment is due upon registration.
FINANCIAL AID: Our Helping Hand scholarships can reduce
the cost of camp for families who qualify. Stop by Harbor
House and request an application or download the form from
our website at www.harborhousemdi.org
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
Contact our Administrative and Development Assistant Suzanne Bracy
with any questions about camp registration or payment.
For questions about camp activities contact:
Harbor House Community Service Center
329 Main St · Southwest Harbor ME 04679
207-244-3713 · FAX: 207-244-9569
Mark Woida
Mark’s diverse work experience with youth includes
time as a field teacher for an environmental education
center in Rhode Island, a residential crew leader for the
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, and eight years
teaching the middle grades in area schools. Mark has
been the director of our popular Underground Youth
Center for the past six years and the director of our
recreational sports programming for the last four.
Crystal Noyes
Crystal began working for Harbor House 16 years ago
as an after school assistant. Over the years she has
been a Kindercare teacher, summer camp counselor,
interim summer camp director, and coach for youth
sports. She has worked as a preschool teacher at our
Children’s Center since 2005, and in 2011 was asked to
create and run what is now a successful after school
program for children in grades K-2.
During week 4 campers going into grades 2-6 have the
option to spend the morning at the Future Trojans
Basketball Camp. Campers will be transported back and
forth from the MDI High School and will then join Camp
MAX! for the afternoon. There is no extra cost for this
option, but campers must sign up for basketball when
registering .
