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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 starting June 25. 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.
Monday, July 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm ~ Open House in the Rec. Hall to celebrate the renovations made possible by gifts and pledges to the Restore & Renew Capital Campaign. A Family BBQ will be held at 6:00 pm. Bring your family for a barbecue cookout meal!
Ecology Adventure Camp ~ July 21-23
Ecology Adventure Camp based at the Rec Hall, for ages 6 through 12. This fun and educational camp is sponsored by the Educational Bureau and run by personnel from the Ferry Beach Ecology School and offers children the opportunity to visit and explore through fun games and activities the ecology of the pine forest, the salt marsh and the beach . The fee is $20 per day or $60 for the three-day camp. Register in advance with Beth Keene at keene1512@aol.com to receive important participant information. Same day registration is at 8:45 at the Rec Hall.
Family Movies are held in the Jordan Hall on Monday’s at 7:30 pm, June 30 to August 25. On July 7 and August 11 the movies will be preceded by a BBQ at the Rec Hall starting at 6 pm.
Teddy Bear Picnic ~ August 16
Put this event on your bear's social calendar and bring your teddy bear to meet other teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Picnic! Refreshments, stories, clowns, and games…for all ages! Free. Louise Hackett is the picnic hostess and can be reached at (603) 424-5957
Dances for youth 13 to 18 are held in the Rec. Hall on Friday nights during the season, 8:00-10:30 pm (June 27, July 11, July 18, August 1, August 8 and August 15). 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 24 and July 31, 7-9 pm. Hosted jointly with the Oceanwood Camp staff.
 July 18, 2014 - 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 on July 17 during regular office hours.
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.
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 23 to June 27, in Jordan Hall.
- “Best of Broadway” Theater Dance Camp, 9:45-12:00, July 7-11 & August 4-8
- Children’s Craft Class, 9-11 am, July 14 to July 18, in the Rec. Hall.
- Ecology Adventure Camp, 9:30-11:30 am, July 21 to 23, in the Rec. Hall.
- Children’s Ceramics Class, 9:30-11 am, July 28-August 1, 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.
Mid-Summer Festival begins on July 11 thru July 13 at Camp Oceanwood. This annual Summer Festival at Oceanwood is a weekend for the community of Ocean Park and the guests of Oceanwood to celebrate the ministry of Christian camping.
All proceeds benefit Christian camping for youth, families, and adults with disabilities. For more information please visit www.oceanwood.org or call the Oceanwood office at (207) 934-9655.
Ferry Beach Family
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 for families.
Family Nature Day Camp - June 30 to July 5; July 14 to July 18. Become a nature detective and explore coastal Maine's forests, beaches, tide pools and more with the children in your life! Register for single days or the entire week. Meet at the Rec Hall in Ocean Park.
Ecology Adventure Camp - July 7 to July 11; July 21 to July 25. Join us as we explore the Saco Bay area for a week of journeys and expeditions. Each day will take us somewhere new, whether to the beach, salt marsh, tupelo board walk, pond, and maybe even a garden! Games, activities, and exploration for summer days filled with fun and friends! Meet at the Rec Hall in Ocean Park.
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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