Specialty Camps & Overnight Trips (9-14 yrs.)

Specialty camps offer a variety of activities, programs, and in-depth experiences for campers. These camps fill quickly, so register soon to secure your child's spot! All specialty camps will have elective traditional camp activity periods. 

for TRACKERS & VOYAGERS

COPS & ROBBERS

July 23-27 /Cost: $285
Limited to 12

Learn what local police officers do on a daily basis, solve "crimes" at Camp Ketcha, use our ropes course to complete a “SWAT” obstacle course, have some target practice and visit a local police department.

ROPE & ROCK

July 9-13 /Cost: $305
Limited to 12

Designed for adventurous campers who enjoy our ropes course, they work through team and individual challenges on high and low ropes, learn knot tying and how to belay fellow campers, review equipment safety and maintenance and improve teamwork and communication skills. Campers visit the Maine Rock Gym to climb.

OCEAN EXPLORERS

July 25-29 /Cost: $280
Limited to 12

Tidepools, ocean life, sea creatures and more!  Explore local beaches, learn about marine mammals and visit the University of New England Marine Science Center.
 

TRIP A DAY- NEW! – FULL

 

August 13-17 / Cost $335
Limited to 12 children

If your child is interested in off-site adventures than this camp is perfect.  Includes a trip to Funtown, Crescent Beach, Aquaboggan and a day climbing at Monkey Trunks in Saco.

 

  

OUTDOOR SURVIVAL CAMP
- TWO OFFERINGS

July 9-13/ July 30-August 3 /Cost:$335
Limited to 14

Learn outdoor survival skills, make shelters that will withstand inclement weather, learn about edible plants, tracking and safety skills. Includes one overnight at Camp Ketcha.

PEDAL & PADDLE

July 16-20 /Cost: $310
Limited to 12

Designed to expand your camper’s cycling and canoeing skills. Campers bring their own bikes and learn basic bicycle mechanics and maintenance and then explore woods, fields and trails on their bikes. They also learn to steer and paddle a canoe around the pond.

Campers take trips off-site to paddle local waterways and bike local trails. They need their own mountain bikes, helmets, and elbow and knee-pads. Camp Ketcha provides all canoeing equipment.

NOTE: No bikes are allowed on the buses. Bikes may be dropped off on Monday and picked up Friday afternoon.

WORLD OF WATER — TWO OFFERINGS!

July 30-August 3/ August 6-10/Cost: $320
Limited to 12
*please note the date error on the brochure

Designed for campers who love being in the water. Campers will spend two days snorkeling with Paul Rollins, professional dive instructor. The first day will be instruction on using fins, goggles and snorkels. The second day will be spent snorkeling in our pond and pool. Campers will spend one day at a local water park, explore beaches, go canoeing and spend time on our property exploring the Scarborough Marsh.

 

for VOYAGERS

 

 

 

RIGHT ON TARGET CAMP
 

July 23-27/ Cost: $375
Limited to 12
Ages 12-14

Archery, riflery and paintball are all included in this fun and exciting camp. Campers will go offsite for a paintball adventure in Gorham, visit Scarborough Rod & Gun Club for a Weaponcraft class and practice shooting on target at our archery range.
Trip & Travel Camps

 

WHITEWATER RAFTING & ROCK CLIMBING – TWO OFFERINGS

Ages 9-14
July 9-13/ July 16-20/ Cost $425
Limited to 10

This program will start out on our high & low ropes course elements. Campers will go through belay instruction and learn how to belay their peer as well as learning to work as a team. Campers will spend the second day climbing in Biddeford. Campers will then travel to Northern Maine to rock climb & whitewater raft on the Kennebec River. Have fun and use your team skills negotiating the rapids. Includes overnights on Tuesday & Wednesday.

MYSTERY ADVENTURE CAMP–NEW!

Ages 9-14
August 6-10/ Cost $375
Limited to 10

If your child is up for an adventure than this is the camp for them.  Each day brings a new fun-filled surprise.  Parents will receive an itinerary and packing list prior to camp.  Includes overnights on Tuesday & Wednesday.

Note: 2012 Annual Registration fee is required for all summer programs