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Don’t Miss Out
NYA summer programs fill very quickly, so don’t wait to register! Whether it’s your first NYA summer or a returning tradition, campers leave with new skills, friendships, and experiences that last well beyond the season. Summer at NYA is where adventure meets discovery—fun is guaranteed!
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Fun. Adventure. Discovery. 
Our programs welcome campers ages 2–16 from near and far—local kids, students from other schools, and even alumni—offering exciting, hands-on experiences in a safe and engaging environment.
Exciting Experiences for Every Camper
From arts and academics to sports, outdoor adventures, and coastal exploration, every day is packed with opportunities to learn, play, and discover something new. NYA summers give campers the chance to try activities they’ve never done before, build confidence, and make friends along the way.
A Campus and Region Made for Summer
Campers enjoy full access to NYA’s 20+ acre campus, including athletic fields, classrooms, studios, and outdoor spaces. With the beauty of Yarmouth and coastal Maine just beyond campus, every program includes opportunities to explore the natural world, from seaside adventures to local outings.
Our Mission
The mission of NYA Summer Programs is to provide children with unique experiences led by caring, knowledgeable staff in a safe and happy atmosphere. We further strive to broaden horizons, teach new skills, and encourage appropriate and friendly interactions among children and adults. We seek to make every program challenging, educational, and fun for all.
Learn from Expert Staff
Many of our summer instructors are NYA faculty and trained staff, bringing the same enthusiasm, expertise, and care they bring to the classroom and fields during the school year. Our team is committed to creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for every camper.
Camp Information
Our camps run in weekly sessions starting June 15, 2026. Our last day of camp will be on August 7, 2026. The exception is NYA Ice Hockey Camp which runs through August 14, 2026. There will be no camps during the Yarmouth Clam Festival week (July 13-17, 2026), as our campus is overrun with festival activities and parking.
Summer Program registrations are accepted online at www.nya.org/summer via the ACTIVE registration system. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit per camper, per session required at time of registration. Registrations are not considered complete until full payment and required forms have been received. Final balances and forms are due by Monday, June 1, before season start date. Registration forms must be complete before a camper can participate in a program.
Registration for sessions closes the Monday before the session starts, if spots are still available. Full payment and forms are due at time of registration. Registrations after this date are considered late, and you will need to contact the Director of Summer Programs to request to register late. This also applies to those wishing to switch sessions.
Every camper gets a FREE t-shirt with first registration!
All NYA Summer Programs are subject to maximum enrollment. When a program is full, a family can join the waitlist at no charge. If/when a spot becomes available, families will be notified and moved from the waitlist onto the attendance list. Please register as early as possible for your chosen sessions to be assured of a spot. The Panther Cub programs tend to fill quickly, so we encourage early registration!
There is an Early Bird discount of $25 for registrations received by April 15, 2026. (Some exclusions may apply.)
All Summer Programs are subject to minimum and maximum enrollment. If for any reason a program is canceled, parents will be notified in advance and given the option of a full refund or switching the registration to another session. All requests for withdrawal must be in writing and received on or before the dates referenced below to receive a refund. The $50 deposit per camp session is non-refundable and is strictly enforced. A full refund (minus non-refundable deposit) is given for cancellations received 21 days prior to the program start date. A partial (50%) refund, less the non-refundable deposit, is given for cancellations received less than 21 days prior to the program start date.
No refund is given for cancellations received less than seven days prior to start date. There will be no refund for cancellations of partner camps after June 1. Partner Camps include: Brick by Brick Lego, Magic Camp, Circus Arts Camp, Seacoast Soccer Camp, Apex Tennis Camp, High Tough High Tech Camp, Brio Dance Camp, Leaping Frog Farm Camp. and other non NYA-led camps. NYA cannot refund after start of session for absences due to minor illness/injury, family schedule changes, forgotten registrations, behavioral concerns, etc. In cases of serious illness/injury or family emergencies, NYA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and may issue a prorated or full refund, less the deposit. A doctor’s note may be required to receive any refund.
Requests to transfer from one camp session into another must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the session. Transfer requests are not guaranteed. Transferring sessions less than two weeks before the start of a session will incur a $10 fee per transfer. We cannot make transfers out of partner camps after June 1.
Send withdrawal notices and transfer requests by e-mail to the Director of Summer Programs or mail to: NYA Summer Programs, 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine 04096.
We welcome campers of differing abilities and will do our best to accommodate any special needs. However, please be aware that our typical staff ratios do not allow us to work with campers who require constant one-on-one guidance. Certain camp sessions also require different levels of physical/mental ability for campers to be successful. If you have questions about how your camper’s specific abilities will affect their camp experience, please contact the Director of Summer Programs to discuss the situation and devise a plan that will be beneficial for everyone.
Campers in Panther Cub Tots sessions (ages 2-3) do not need to be potty trained to attend camp sessions.
