SLEEP AWAY
CAMP
Sleep Away Camp is the perfect introduction for children ages 7 to 15 into the Wilderness Center’s summer camp programming. Keenly aware of the different stages of youth development, our program provides age appropriate activities to foster self-exploration, challenge, and achievement. Our Sleep Away Camp program serves a highly diverse camper population, giving campers an opportunity to live and connect with children from various countries and cultures. At Sleep Away Camp, children embark on a personal quest, enjoying activities of their choice from water sports, our adventure ropes course, crafts, performing arts, target shooting, field sports, and more.
This is a great camp! You guys give these kids memories that last a life time and the enthusiasm to come back year after year. - Camper Parent
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2025 SLEEP AWAY CAMP
DATES
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
JUNE 22 - JUNE 28
JUNE 39 - JULY 5
SESSION 3
JULY 6 - 12
SESSION 4
JULY 13 -19
SESSION 5
JULY 20- 26
SESSION 6
JULY 27 - AUG 2
Younger Campers LIGHTS OUT
SCHEDULE
SAMPLE DAILY
7:30AM
RISE AND SHINE
8:15AM
FLAG RAISING & CHAPEL
8:30AM
BREAKFAST
9:15AM
CABIN CLEAN-UP
10:00AM
FIRST ACTIVITY PERIOD
11:00AM
SECOND ACTIVITY PERIOD
12:00PM
LUNCH
1:00PM
SIESTA
2:00PM
CABIN GROUP ACTIVITY
3:30PM
THIRD ACTIVITY PERIOD
4:30PM
FREE TIME
5:15PM
MUSTER AT FLAG POLE
5:30PM
DINNER
6:30PM
CABING TIME
7:30PM
EVENING ACTIVITY
8:30PM
CABIN TIME/ EMBERS
9:30PM
Younger Campers LIGHTS OUT
10:00PM
Older Campers LIGHTS OUT
Active and successful participation in the sleep-away camp experience the Bangor Region YMCA’s Camp Jordan entails the ability to independently, safely and cooperatively:
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Live with (i.e. sleep with and create a summer home with) campers in a cabin or tent, and take part in the social and play time of the unit.
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Exhibit suitable behavior without needing more than the usual amount of individual attention.
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Be responsible for personal care, and individual health and safety.
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Follow a varied individual and group activity schedule, manage free time with minimal supervision and show flexibility and adaptability when schedules change.
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Maneuver rugged and steep terrain and distances between activities that are part of the natural surroundings.
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Understand and respond to group instruction for most of the activities offered at Camp.
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Join in large group activities that build community, such as evening programs, campfires, and eating, singing, and dancing together with the entire camp community in the dining room.
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Act appropriately in case of an emergency.
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Contribute positively to the overall spirit of the Camp community.
Thank you to the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund for a generous grant that helped us fun new canoes and kayaks for our campers to gain paddling skills and learn about invasive species.
During Sleep Away Camp, your camper will have the opportunity to try many activities such as:
·Tubing · Fire Building · Swimming ·
· Ultimate Frisbee · Arts & Culture · Fairy Houses ·
· Archery · Shelter Building · Volleyball ·
· Nature Survival · Kayaking· Preforming Arts
· Canoeing · Newspaper · Zipline · Gaga ·
· High & Low Ropes · Dungeons and Dragons· Card Games · Basketball · Makers Space ·
WEEKEND ADVENTURES
We have found that children who spend two or more weeks at camp take away much more from their experience than in just one week. Bonds between campers and staff are further solidified over time. The feeling of belonging and connectedness to this community is heightened. Campers try an even greater variety of new activities, and have time to truly excel in the areas they prefer.
· ADDITIONAL FEES
Weekend Stayover Fee which includes programming and laundry service - $98
DIVERSITY
We employ staff from across the globe to expand our campers’
horizons. International staff bring new ideas and traditions, and not only teach our children about their exciting differences, but exemplify the many things all cultures share surrounding values, humor, and leadership. The Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan prides itself on hosting a very diverse camper group as well, with campers from across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
