YMCA CAMP CONISTON

Summer programs

Every summer since 1911, children ages 8-15 gather at YMCA Camp Coniston for an experience of pure magic.
Campers may attend a maximum of 2 Two-Week Overnight Camp Sessions, AND… You can also add on as many additional weeks of Adventure Camp or Service Trips as your schedule allows!

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2026 AND 2027 PRICING AND DATE INFORMATION
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Overnight Camp

2026 2-Week Sessions
TIER 1: $2560 | TIER 2: $2170 | TIER 3: Financial Aid
Completed Grade 2 & Age 8 (by June 24) – Age 15
Session 1: June 21 – July 4, 2026
Session 2: July 5 – July 18, 2026
Session 3: July 19 – Aug 1, 2026
Session 4: Aug 2 – Aug 15, 2026

2026 1-Week Session
TIER 1: $1285 | TIER 2: $1090 | TIER 3: Financial Aid
Completed Grade 2 & Age 8 (by June 24) – Completed Grade 6
Session 5: Aug 17 – Aug 22, 2026

2027 2-Week Sessions
TIER 1: $2700 | TIER 2: $2200 | TIER 3: Financial Aid
Completed Grade 2 & Age 8 (by June 24) – Age 15
Session 1: June 27 – July 10, 2027
Session 2: July 11 – July 24, 2027
Session 3: July 25 – Aug 7, 2027
Session 4: Aug 8 – Aug 21, 2027

2027 1-Week Session
TIER 1: $1350 | TIER 2: $1100 | TIER 3: Financial Aid
Completed Grade 2 & Age 8 (by June 24) – Completed Grade 6
Session 5: Aug 23 – Aug 28, 2027

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2026 DATES AND FEES

Adventure Camp

Offering youth ages 12-15, the opportunity to have exciting adventures in spectacular locations during trips throughout New England and Canada.

These trips focus on climbing, hiking, white water rafting, sailing and biking.

2026 6-Day Trips (ages 12-15):
TIER 1: $1420 | TIER 2: $1220 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
Green Mt. Explorer: June 28 – July 3, 2026
Quebec Quest: July 5 – July 10, 2026
Coastal Navigator: July 12 – July 17, 2026
Acadian Odyssey: July 19 – July 24, 2026
Narragansett Navigator: July 26 – July 31, 2026
Northern NE Explorer:  Aug 2 – Aug 7, 2026

2027 6-Day Trips (ages 12-15):
TIER 1: $1500 | TIER 2: $1250 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
Northern NE Explorer: June 27 – July 2, 2027
Narragansett Navigator: July 11 – July 16, 2027
Quebec Quest: July 18 – July 23, 2027
Costal Navigator: July 25 – July 30, 2027
Green Mt. Explorer:  Aug 1 – Aug 6, 2027
Lobster Safari (Acadia National Park):  Aug 8 – Aug 13, 2027

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Service Trips

A program for students who have completed 1 year of high school and are 16 or younger, focused around community service experiences and adventure team building experiences in Maine.

2026 11-Day Trips
TIER 1: $2470 | TIER 2: $2270 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
Service Trip I: July 4 – July 14, 2026
Service Trip II: Aug 1 – Aug 11, 2026

2027 8-Day Trips Habitat for Humanity Maine (ages 14-16)
TIER 1: $2000 | TIER 2: $1750 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
Service Trip I: July 11 – July 18, 2027
Service Trip II: Aug 8 – Aug 15, 2027

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CIT Program

The Camper-In-Training Program is a personal leadership and development experience for Campers who are 16 by June 24th.

Campers must submit their application for this program and they may be selected for the East Coast or West Coast Program.

2026 East Coast:
TIER 1: $5570 | TIER 2: $5180 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
East Coast 1 & 2: June 21 – July 18, 2026
East Coast 3 & 4: July 19- Aug 15, 2026

2026 West Coast:
TIER 1: $6570 | TIER 2: $6180 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
West Coast 1 & 2: June 21 – July 18, 2026
West Coast 3 & 4: July 19 – Aug 15, 2026

2027 East Coast:
TIER 1: $5850 | TIER 2: $5350 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
East Coast 1 & 2: June 27 – July 24, 2027
East Coast 3 & 4: July 25- Aug 21, 2027

2027 West Coast:
TIER 1: $6850 | TIER 2: $6350 | TIER 3: FINANCIAL AID
West Coast 1 & 2: June 27 – July 24, 2027
West Coast 3 & 4: July 25 – Aug 21, 2027

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Summer Staff

All staff (except LITs) must be at least 18-years-old to be considered for a live-in summer position.

All staff must get their First Aid & CPR Certifications before the start of the summer.

2027 dates coming soon!

International Arrivals/Orientation: June 3, 2026
Fellowship: June 4, 2026
Waterfront Directors, CIT Directors, and Trip Leaders: June 7, 2026
Director Days: June 8, 2026
Staff Training: June 15, 2026
Lifeguard Training: June 15 & 16, 2026
Session 5: August 17-22, 2026 (Monday-Saturday)

Spring maintenance work and various top administrative positions start mid May / early June.

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