2013 Season
starts June 23 - September 1st
Spiritual
Cultural
Educational
Recreational
Programs for Children and Youth
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OPA Recreation Programs for Children and Youth
Agnes L. Park Recreation Building - The "Rec Hall"
The Agnes L. Park Recreation Building–aka the Rec. Hall–is open every weekday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The Rec. Hall is equipped with a basketball half court, volleyball, professional size pool table, bumper pool table, foosball, ping pong table, board games, a craft corner, music and a snack bar. The Rec. Hall is open to children entering first grade and above; however children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an older sibling or adult. Rec. Hall membership is $60 for the season, $35 per month, $15 per week, or $5 per day. The Rec. Hall is located at Colby Avenue between W. Grand and Clover. To contact the Director Lauren Holt, please call 934-1341.
Family movies are held in the Jordan Hall on Monday’s at 7:30 pm, June 24 to August 19. On Jul y8 and August 12 the movies will be preceded by a BBQ at the Rec Hall starting at 6 pm.
Dances for youth 13 to 18 are held in the Rec. Hall on Friday nights during the season, 8:00-10:30 pm (except July 27). Admission is $6, $4 for Rec. Hall Members.
S’mores and More!
Drop by for a traditional campfire on the beach including s’mores, campfire songs, guitar players and silly skits. Great for the whole family! You bring a beach blanket or a chair, and we will supply the s’mores. July 3, July 25 and August 1, 7-9 pm. Hosted jointly with the Oceanwood Camp staff.
 July 18, 2013 - Ocean Park Day at Aquaboggan! (rain date: July 25) It’s summer fun for everyone at one of Maine’s favorite amusement
parks! With exciting water rides like the Turbo Drop, the Pipeline, and
Bumpin’ Boats, Aquaboggan is the perfect place to play on a hot
summer day.
Discounted tickets to Aquaboggan Water Park will be on
sale in the Ocean Park Association office from June 30 to July 18,
during regular office hours. Tickets are $10.00 per person, and $7.50
for children (under 4 feet tall) and seniors – that’s a savings of over
50% off the regular admission price!
All proceeds from the ticket sales for Ocean Park Day will
go directly to your Ocean Park Association. (Discounted tickets are good
only during Ocean Park Day at Aquaboggan.)
Aquaboggan has been a Maine family destination for over 30 years, conveniently located on Rte. 1 in Saco. Park hours are 10 am – 6 pm, 7 days/week, June 27 through Labor Day.
For more park information, visit: www.aquabogganwaterpark.com. For more information on Ocean Park Day at Aquaboggan, call (207) 934-9068 or visit the OPA Office at 14 Temple Avenue, Ocean Park.
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August 14, 3:30 to 5:00 pm - Teddy Bear Picnic in the Rec. Hall. Put this event on your bear’s
social calendar and bring your teddy bear to meet other teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Picnic!
Stories, refreshments, clowns, and games…for all ages! Free. Louise Hackett is the picnic
hostess and can be reached at (603) 424-5957.
Educational Bureau Programs for Children and Youth
The Ocean Park Educational Bureau offers several programs for children and youth during the
summer. See the Calendar of Daily Events for details.
- Vacation Bible School, 9-11 am, June 25 to June 29, in Jordan Hall.
- “Best of Broadway” Theater Dance Camp, 9:45-12:00, July 9-13 & August 6-10
- Children’s Craft Class, 9-11 am, July 16 to 20, in the Rec. Hall.
- Ecology Adventure Camp, 9:30-11:30 am, July 23 to 25, in the Rec. Hall.
- Children’s Ceramics Class, 9:30-11 am, July 30-August 3, in Jordan Hall.
- See the Calendar of Daily Events for details.
Oceanwood Camp& Conference Center
Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center is Maine’s Premier Christian Summer Camp and Group Retreat location nestled on more 100+ acres at the end of Royal Street. Renew, Rejuvenate, Refresh & Relax in a Warm, Friendly Environment. Join us for any or all of our great 2012 programs!
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Day Camps (both half & full-day) for youth ages 5-12. Weekly themes. Great fun! Overnight camps for youth, families, grandparents & grandchildren, and for adults & youth with disabilities.
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Traditional, Horseback Camp, Arts Camp, Movie Making, Theatre Arts programs for day and overnight youth camps.
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Golf Retreat Weekend - June 9-10
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Mid-Summer Festival - July 27-29
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Lighthouse Tour Retreat - Sept. 14-16
Get more information on the Oceanwood web site www.oceanwood.org or contact the
Oceanwood office at (207) 934-9655 or office@oceanwood.org.
Ferry Beach Ecology School Day and Overnight Camps
For children age 4 and up, and families, the Ferry Beach Ecology School offers a series of week-long day camps with nature and ecology themes for children, as well as overnight nature camps for families. The camps run between July 2 and July 20; day camps take place between 9 am and 4 pm; families participating in overnight camps will take part in various field trips, with optional evening trips as well. For more information about FBES camps, please visit www.fbes.org. Contact Camp Director Meg Edstrom at meg@fbes.org or 207-283-9951 with additional questions.
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