Kiddie Kamp is for children ages 3 - 5. (Children must be potty trained). It meets Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00, at Valley View School Art Room (located at the far end of the school.)

Summer Playground Valley View is for youth going into Kindergarten – 5^th grade. The program will meet Monday - Friday's from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Activities will include trips, special events, social time, outside games, sports activities, arts and crafts and free time. There are also "All Camp" days where all camps get together for activities. Ratio of staff to campers will be 1:8.

Maximum enrollment is 50 per week.

Teen Adventure is for youth going into 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grades. It will meet at Portland Middle School, Monday - Friday's from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Activities will include trips, special events, social time, sports activities, arts and crafts and free time. They will also have the ability to play tennis, basketball and other outside games.

The structure of the daily activities will be decided by the youths with guidance from the staff. We want the youth to be involved in the planning of their activities. The ratio of counselors to students will be 1:10. Maximum enrollment for Teen Adventure is 30 per week.

Playground Plus Program is an all day camp for youth ages 5 - 14. The program meets at Portland Middle School and Noyes Junior Camp on Penfield Hill Road in Portland. The hours for playground plus will be 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Registration can be done on a weekly or daily basis.

Activities for Playground Plus will include arts & crafts, field trips, special events, outside games, nature activities, karaoke, free time, archery, organized sports and special activities.

The ratio of staff to campers is 1:10.

The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing a safe, quality program for your child(ren). We want their experience at summer camp to be a fun and memorable one.

If at any time you have questions or concerns please do not hesitate to talk with the site supervisor or call the Parks and Recreation Office at 342-6757.

The Summer Camps meet Monday – Friday, June 24^th – August 16^th (No camp July 4^th) Extended Camp is August 18^th - 29^th . There has been restructuring of the camp hours. The Summer Playground and Teen Adventure programs will meet from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (1/2 day). Playground Plus will meet from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (full day) This change will make registration easier as well as if a parent is delayed for any reason, there is flexibility for pickup Please read the description on each camp for information. Activities include sports, free play, games, arts and crafts, field trips, special events and theme days.

• Registrations will be accepted after March 3^rd. Early registrations are due by May 5^th and will be on a first come/first serve basis. Space will be limited at each site.
• Pre-Registrations are required for your child(ren) for any camps or playgrounds. A registration form must be completed for each child. Registrations can be made at the Recreation Office at 265 Main (the old Recreation Office) or by mail. The 1st week's payment must accompany the registration form. Payment for additional weeks is due Thursday proceeding the week of camp your child is registered.
• Due to new state regulations, a health record is now required for each child. A copy of the health record from your child’s school or physician must accompany the completed camp registration for along with payment.
• Registration can be done on a daily basis for Playground Plus, Summer Playground and Teen Adventure. Sibling discounts are given for all camps.
• Camp fees include field trips admissions except for Lake Compounce, busing and 1 T-shirt. Scholarships are available for families in need. Call for more information.
• Each camper will be receiving a T-shirt to be worn on field trips. This will allow the staff to identify our group. Please make sure that your child is wearing the shirt on trip days.

• All programs will meet rain or shine. On field trip days, there will be no other programs at the playground. If your child is unable to attend a field trip, please make other accommodations.

• Parents are responsible for signing their child in and out of the program. If someone other than yourself is picking your child up, parents need to provide a note to the staff that morning.
• Campers should bring a picnic style lunch daily unless informed of different arrangements. Refrigeration is not available. Ice packs are suggested.
• Campers must wear sneakers everyday. This is an important safety issue. Sandals, flip-flops and open toes shoes are not permitted.
• Provide name labels for all items brought to camp. Clothes, towels, swimsuits, lunchboxes, etc. We have many items at the end of camp in the lost and found pile.
• Children should be discouraged from bringing items or toys from home (i.e. game boys, walkmans, etc.) The Portland Recreation Department is not responsible for items lost or stolen.
• We encourage parents to provide sunscreen. Send a bottle clearly labeled with your child's name. Announcements will be made for children to apply sunscreen.
• We also encouage bug spray for children attending Noyes Camp. Please send in clearly labeled bottle with your child’s name.
• Snacks will be provided at the Playground Plus Program.
• If your child is attending the Playground program at Valley View School you must use the lower parking lot and not park on High Street. The police have given notice parking tickets will be issued to cars parked on High Street.
• We encourage participants to stay for the day unless a note is sent in for the child to be picked up early. This allows us better planning of activities and a better program for your child(ren).

• Busing for all field trips and "All Camp" days will be provided by Nichols Bus Co.

• Weekly camp newsletters will be available for parents at the sites. Information will include trips, special activities and projects.

The camp registration fees have increased this year due to the increased costs in staffing, supplies, transportation, admission costs for field trips and entertainment. The time structure has changed. Because one person staffs the Recreation Office, it makes it difficult for tracking registrations and payments for regular hours and extended hours. In order to become more efficient, the changes were necessary. The benefit for parents is if for some reason they are delayed they know their child will be cared for. Each camp (with the exception of Kiddie Kamp) now has either a ½ day 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. or a full day which is 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

There are 2 short weeks in the program this year. Since school is schedule to get out mid week the camp fee will be pro-rated. It will also be prorated for the July 4^th holiday.

If a family is requesting financial assistance, you need to contact the Parks and Recreation Office prior to submitting the registration form. Care4Kids program is also available for families who need assistance.