Summer Camps

DaVinci Summer Camp is designed for campers ages 4-10 (11-14 year olds qualify for our CIT program) who are interested in science, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and the arts. DaVinci is a great place for intellectually adventurous campers who want to try new things, have fun while learning, and enjoying exploring and learning outdoors. DaVinci Summer Camps are an excellent opportunity for children who want to build their leadership and communication skills while making new friends. If your child loves hands-on activities, games, and exploring nature, DaVinci is the perfect day camp option!

DaVinci Experience Summer Camp runs Monday through Friday 9:00am-3:00pm with before care, half day, and extended care options in our Falmouth, Freeport, and Westbrook locations. Our alternative care programs run at the times listed below:

Before care 8:00-9:00 (this is complementary and children can arrive anytime).

Half day 9:00-12:00

After Care:  3:00-5:30 (this is an additional charge and can be purchased at the time of registration).

A Typical Day Ages 6+:

8:00-9:00 Before care and free choice (Outside)

9:00-9:30 Arrival and morning meeting

9:30-10:00 Activity #1

10:00-11:00 Snack/Outdoor Free play

11:00-12:00 activity #2

12:00-1:30 Lunch/outdoor play with organized activities.

1:30-2:00 Quiet time

2:00-2:45 Activity #3

2:45 Pick up and pack up

3:00-5:30 After care

**Some activities are held indoors, and some outdoors**

A Typical Day Ages 3-5:

8:00-9:00 Before care and free choice (Outside)

9:00-9:15 Arrival and morning meeting

9:15-9:45 Activity #1

9:45-10:00 Story Time or Circle Time 

10:00-11:15 Snack/Outdoor Freeplay

11:15-12:00 Sensory Time/Story Time

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:30 Quiet time

1:30-2:00 Dramatic Play

2:00-3:00 Outdoor Play & Pick Up 

3:00-5:30 After care

**Some activities are held indoors, and some outdoors**

Clothing: Please send your children with clothing that can get dirty. We recommend snackers or shoes kids can run in (we do allow children to go barefoot outside at DaVinci.). Please pack sunscreen each day and a jacket or sweatshirt on colder days.

Food & Drink: Every child needs a water bottle at summer camp. Every child needs a lunch box with a lunch and lots of snacks. If your child runs out of food, we typically have goldfish or cheerios on hand. However, if your child runs out of food before 12:00 or two days in a row, THEY WILL BE SENT HOM EARLY.

Water Clothing: Please pack your child a towel and suit each day.

Rain gear: We go outside in the rain, please pack your child with a rain jacket or rain suit, and rain boots for rainy days.

Extra things: Feel free to pack hats, bug spray, sunglasses or anything else that makes your child comfortable outside.

Falmouth: Our Falmouth location, 267 Falmouth Road is NOT air conditioned. Contrary to popular belief in 2024, people can survive in Maine without air conditioning. To help kiddos stay cool, we engage in water play, give out ice cube, have spritzer bottles, encourage campers to relax in the shade if they need to, and always encourage children to drink water.

North Yarmouth: The DaVinci Experience Summer Camp partners with different towns and community centers. The town of North Yarmouth/Cumberland manages the registration and cancellation/refund policy for campers attending the North Yarmouth location at the Durham Community Center. 

 Their registration opens in the middle of April.

 We are happy to answer questions about our summer programming. Please direct any questions or concerns regarding registration or refunds to the North Yarmouth/Cumberland Summer Programming Department.

Cousin’s Island: Since we will be near the water at our Cousin’s Island location, this DaVinci Experience Summer Camp is for campers ages 8 or older.

DaVinci has a 3 stage cancellation policy:

1. If you cancel more than a month in advance, you will receive a full refund minus the transaction fee (5%). 

2. If you cancel between 1 month and 2 weeks of your camp date, you will receive a partial refund (60% of your money back).

3. If you cancel within 2 weeks of your camp date there is no refund available. At this time, materials and staffing have already been planned and paid for according to the camp attendance numbers.

• We provide campers full and half day options
• We are not a drop-in summer camp 
• We do not provide partial week childcare options.

DaVinci Experience Summer Camp strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for all campers. As a result, DaVinci Experience has a zero-tolerance bullying policy.

If your child exhibits disrespectful or violent behavior (including but not limited to punching, kicking, biting, spitting, derogatory remarks, death threats, etc.) to other campers, staff, or the facility, they will be asked to leave for the day. Depending on the severity of the incident(s) they may be expelled from the camp without a refund.

In addition, should a camper pose a threat to themself or others (including but not limited to running away, not eating, not drinking water, scratching, stone-walling, refusing to participate, etc.) we will communicate with parents at pick-up, drop-off, and/or by email to discuss what a camper is experiencing during the day.

* Please note: It is not always convenient for teachers and directors to call a parent directly or immediately, as they will be with other children during camp hours. Please speak to teachers and directors at pick-up and drop-off, and look for emails from the camp towards the evening, if necessary.

DaVinci has a 3-stage cancellation/refund policy:

1. If you cancel more than a month in advance, you will receive a full refund minus the transaction fee (5%).
2. If you cancel between 1 month and 2 weeks of your camp date, you will receive a partial refund (60% of your money back).
3. If you cancel within 2 weeks of your camp date there is no refund available. At this time, materials and staffing have already been planned and paid for according to the camp attendance numbers.

If your child needs additional supervision, please reach out to Kristen at davinci.experience@gmail.com to discuss arrangements to bring your own additional childcare help to support your child at camp.

We understand that there are times when families over commit or need to switch campers to different weeks. Please email: davinci.experience@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate any last minute changes as long as there is room and we are not full in the alternative camp. 

In the event a camper’s primary adult is not able to pick up a child, please notify the camp by emailing: davinci.experience@gmail.com or sending a note with your child letting us know. 

* Please note: if we do not have the name and relationship of the person picking up a camper, we will not be able to release them.

Our EIN is #83-0348569.