Summer Living is Easy with FLCP’s fun and flexible Summer Camp Programs
Febuary 20, 2026 — The online registration link will go live to the general public on March 11.
Summer Day Camp Program
(entering Grades 1-8)
Summer Camp is a great way to keep your child active once school is out. But finding the right place for your children, and your family, is important. Our programs were developed with families in mind, allowing for flexibility for the parents and variety for the kids. Campers are grouped by age to enjoy group and camp-wide activities, which include: music, drama, arts, sports, games, crafts, nature, and dance.
Flexible Schedule to Fit the Needs of any Family
Our Summer Day Camp program is designed to meet the needs of any family in the greater Portland, Maine area. With our extended hours and ability to select specific weeks or the whole 8-week experience, we can accommodate your schedule and the interests of your child.
Important Information
Please make sure to read our Camper Information Packet and refer to our Camper Guidebook to be aware of our camp details (tuition, payment due dates, schedule change policy, gear list, etc).
Qualified and Experienced Counselors
Many staff members have worked in the summer day camp for up to five years and have trained in the CIT program at First Lutheran; they are selected for their experience, training and knowledge in the fields of camping, education and youth leadership. Staff is carefully screened for employment and certified in First Aid, CPR and DHHS water safety. A low counselor to camper ratio allows for a more individualized experience for the campers.
Integrated Approach to Leadership, Variety and Fun!
Older campers and CIT (*) members are involved in leadership learning like planning and implementing camp-wide activities and events while younger campers get variety in programming including hiking, games, crafts, nature study, swimming, sports, and the arts. In addition to normally scheduled camper activities, each week of camp will have its own theme that will serve to enhance a fun camper experience.
(*) NOTE: Our CIT program is back for Summer, 2026! See below for more details!
Schedule | Weekly Sessions | JUNE 22 – AUGUST 14 (8 weeks)
Registration will begin in early-March for families currently in our program. We will then open registration up to prior campers.
Registration will begin for the general public in mid-March.
Summer Day Camp 7:00am–5:30pm
Call for a tour: (207) 797-2260
SEE FOR YOURSELF WHAT SUMMER CAN BE!
REGISTRATION
Everything You Need to Enroll Your Camper!
CAMP REGISTRATION:
To register your camper, please use our online camp (camper & CIT) registration link
The pink button for camper and green button for CIT will lead you to our Summer Camp Information Packet.
PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES AND TUITION: Payments must be paid through brightwheel (our childcare management system) once your child has been enrolled and billed.
The non-refundable registration fee is $100 per family and our weekly tuition is $420. Please refer to our Camper Information Packet link for more details.
Please note that no schedule changes for switching or dropping weeks are allowed after May 1. Payment is expected if you change your schedule/withdraw after May 1. A complete list of our tuition policies can be found on page 6 of our camper guidebook.
Financial Assistance:
We accept payments through the childcare affordability program (CCAP), ASPIRE and Transitional Child Care. Funding through these state programs is based upon family income and other eligibility requirements. Due to low state reimbursement rates, the number of subsidized spots is capped per week and registration will be based upon a lottery.
Our Summer-at-a-Glance for 2026
Cultivating a Sense of Fellowship, Community and Leadership
With an emphasis on building strong friendships, a sense of leadership and a connection to community, the FLCP summer day camp provides children with individualized, diverse and fun camp experience. It offers families a safe, creative and educational experience through a diverse program with trained counselors.
CIT Program (entering Grade 9 or higher)
NOTE that our CIT program is postponed for Summer 2025.
The CIT is a leadership-training program offered to youth ages 14 & 15. This is an opportunity for youth to learn what it takes to be an effective camp counselor. In this program camp trainees learn to plan, implement and lead activities & games. Please contact us for more information.
Contact
Sherryl Eastman, Director
Beth Rovnak, Business Manager
P: 207-605-5576 (tours & enrollment)
P: 207-797-2260 (general informatioin)
e: flcpinfo@firstlutheranportland.org
Bulletin Board
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Quick Links
Our Hours
Monday – Friday
7:30am – 5:30pm
(Toddler, PS and Pre-K)
7:00am – 8:45am
(before school)
3:30pm – 5:30pm
(after school)
7:00am – 5:30pm
(summer day camp)
