Learning is an adventure, chart your course! Summer Campership Appeal
MYC COMPASS SUMMER!
Every summer, local middle school youth and families face a crucial choice. Will young teens spend their days adrift and unsupervised while parents work, or join us at Midcoast Youth Center & Skatepark, where they’ll find mentorship, friendship, and activities that build confidence and skills?
Our summer program provides grades 6-8 with a safe, supportive environment during critical summer months at no cost to families. Here, they develop leadership skills, forge friendships, and discover passions—all while having the Maine summer fun every child deserves. They receive breakfast and lunch with many also staying to join us for dinner.
The need is significant. Each summer approximately 60 young people choose to join MYC. With 40% of RSU 1 students identified as “economically disadvantaged,” many families struggle to afford summer programs. Your support gives these young people access to experiences like field trips to Popham Beach, Maine Wildlife Park, and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, with a student-to-staff ratio of 6:1.
Here’s How You Can Make a Difference:
$120 = one week of camp for one child
$600 = full summer for one child
$1,200 = summer experience for two children
Become a Youth Champion and give a monthly recurring gift all year long!
$10/month = one week of camp for one child
$50/month = full 5-week summer experience for one child
You can create lasting impact beyond summer: stronger social connections, healthier habits, improved academics, and increased confidence, that help youth thrive.
Your gift creates summers that matter and futures that shine. Will you help transform a young life today?
With gratitude,
Jamie Dorr, Executive Director