CAMP CONNOR PHILOSOPHY

 Since the inception of Camp Connor, it has been our philosophy that campers come to camp for a variety of reasons and it is the camp’s responsibility to become something more than just a daytime baby-sitting organization. The essence of the program is the establishment of a close relationship between a counselor and group of campers: We will do our best to know each camper, his/her strengths and weaknesses, and their special needs in emotional and physical areas. Camp Connor desires to improve the campers’ self-image and promote confidence through new, fun, and positive camp experiences in every phase of the camp program.


We place a lot of value in developing skills in the camper. Since we hope to instill confidence by promoting competence, we want our campers to acquire as much skill in a variety of activities as possible during their time at camp. For this reason, a great deal of emphasis will be placed on instruction and participation in the various camp activities.


All YMCA Programming is developed around the YMCA’s Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. We want all our campers to Grow, Learn, Experience, Make New Friends, and most of all – HAVE FUN!!

Camp Connor Enters 45th Season of YMCA Day Camping

Camp Connor is a co-ed day camp, owned and operated by the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA and licensed by the State of Maine for youngsters entering grades 1-8 in the fall.

Located on secluded Lower Range Pond, combined with a large playing field, beach, wooded areas, adventure island, and a Main Lodge, Camp Connor offers a natural day camping environment for children. The YMCA provides FREE daily transportation to and from Camp Connor at designated pick-up & drop-off points in the Lewiston and Auburn area. FREE lunch will also be available to all campers through the Auburn School Department.

Camp Activities include: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Boats & Canoes, Field Trips, Nature Walks, Youth Sports, Team Building, Swim Lessons, Free Swim, “Theme Weeks”, and Special Events. Our objective is to offer a safe and rewarding camp experience for your child. Camp Connor is directed by Josh LaPrell, who has a degree in Early Childhood Education, and was previously the Assistant Childcare Director at the YMCA. Josh also earned his Day Camp Director Certification through the YMCA. The staff at Camp Connor are looking forward to maintaining the many traditions of Camp Connor while building on a successful 2010 season with new program ideas from camp trainings and parent/camper suggestions. This coming season will also consist of several new staff members. These trained counselors possess a genuine interest and experience in working with young people. All Senior Counselors are of college age or older.

Camp Connor begins the week of June 20th, and campers can sign up for any number of individual weeks or sign up for the entire summer (all 9 weeks). Enrollment is limited for each session – so don’t delay. Parent Handbooks will be available upon registration, providing more details about camp and the daily operations. An Open House at Camp Connor is scheduled for May 22nd, prior to the start of camp, to give everyone a chance to tour the facility and meet the Directors If you have any questions please stop by the YMCA in Auburn at 62 Turner Street (next to the County Courthouse), call 795 4095, or email jlaprell@alymca.org