New England Sports Camps
New England Sports Camps are part of the Alfond Youth & Community Center family.
Where Quality Sports Instruction Meets Traditional Camp Activities
The Best of Both Worlds
Overnight & Day Camps include professional, caring instruction from experienced and dedicated staff in your child’s chosen sport.
Safe and wholesome recreation at our traditional camp. Our 32-acre camp facility is nestled in the trees on the beautiful McGrath Pond in Oakland, Maine.
NESC Registration Opens November 1
Get ready, athletes! Registration for New England Sports Camps opens November 1st. Whether your child is passionate about baseball, field hockey, football, or softball, our camps provide expert coaching and an action-packed summer. Reserve their spot early and help them level up their skills while making unforgettable memories on the field!
Camp Activities include:
- Archery
- Arts & crafts
- Boating
- Climbing tower
- Games on the Harold Alfond & Maine’s Fenway turf fields
- Ropes course
- Swimming
- Zip lining
Affordable Access Opportunities for Overnight Camps!
The AYCC is excited to offer two Affordable Access Opportunities for overnight camps at Camp Tracy! Please note that these grants are currently available for the 2024 camp season and may not be available for future years.
Allen Group Overnight Camp Access
- Limited to 6 individuals.
- Camper must be a registered participant for New England Sports Camps, Adventure or Excursion overnight camps.
- Requirements – submit a one-page letter about why they would like to attend an overnight camp at Camp Tracy. Letters may be submitted in person at the Welcome Center or submitted by email to camps@clubaycc.org
- Deadline May 31, 2024
YMCA 2024 Overnight Camp Access Scholarships Grant
- Camper must be a registered participant for New England Sports Camps, Adventure or Excursion overnight camps.
- Family must complete AYCC Affordable Access Program Application (formerly known as Financial Aid Application)
- Include one month household income information (pay stubs, state/federal aid information, or latest income tax return (income pages).
- Submit to the Welcome Center or email to programbilling@clubaycc.org
Contact: Pat Kearns, Camp Director at 207-873-0684 or email camps@clubaycc.org
New England Sports Camps
Baseball
MAINE’S FENWAY PREMIER BASEBALL CAMP & NEW ENGLAND BASEBALL CAMP
New England Sports Camps are part of the Alfond Youth & Community Center family.
Traditional Camp Experience
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32-acre camp, located on Oakland’s McGrath Pond
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Open water swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, climbing wall
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New 400-foot zipline
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New static ropes course
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Bunk houses for overnight accommodations
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Campfires, smores & good times!
Sports Instruction
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Proper defensive fielding fundamentals
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Base coverage for all positions
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Situational defense such as double plays, rundowns, holding runners on the bases, and getting the lead runner out
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Base running, stealing, tagging up, pass balls, aggressive leads, sliding techniques, dive backs
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Offensive skills using proper form at hitting stations and bunting
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Catching and pitching fundamentals
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Baseball skills competitions
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Trivia games & other contests
Maine’s Fenway Premier Baseball Camp
- July 27-August 1, 2025
- Ages 11-13
- $850.00
Overnight Camp
- Drop off Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Pick up 4:00 pm
- 8 hours of baseball daily!
- All Meals provided.
Register for Overnight Camp
New England Baseball Camp
Day Camp
- July 21-25, 2025
- Ages 10-12
- $550.00
Details
- Drop off 9:00 am (Mon–Fri)
- Pick-up after night game (Mon-Thurs)
- Pick-up Fri at 4:00 pm
- Lunch & Dinner provided
Register for Day Camp
Overnight Camp
- July 20-25, 2025
- Ages 10-12
- $650.00
Details
- Drop off Sun at 4:00 pm
- Pick-up Fri at 4:00 pm
- Lunch & Dinner provided
Register for Overnight Camp
Add On Options
Day Camper Thursday Overnight Experience
Day campers can now try the overnight experience and stay at camp Thursday. $50.00
1:1 Private Coaching Session
Register your camper for 30 minutes of one on one coaching in the skill set of their choice. $50.00
Field Hockey
New England Field Hockey Camp
Traditional Camp Experience
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32-acre camp, located on Oakland’s McGrath Pond
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Open water swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, climbing wall
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New 400-foot zipline
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New static ropes course
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Bunk houses for overnight accommodations
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Campfires, smores & good times!
Sports Instruction
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Offensive & defensive position fundamentals
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Skills competitions
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Individual Skills
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Rules at different levels of competition
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Flat stick tackles
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Passing fundamentals
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Traditional camp activities
Day Camp
- July 14-18, 2025
- Ages 9-13
- $550.00
Details
- Mon–Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Mon-Thurs pick-up – at end of night game
- Fri pick-up at 4:00 pm
- Lunch provided
Register for Day Camp
Overnight Camp
- July 13-18
- Ages 9-13
- $650.00
Details
- Drop off is Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Pick up is Friday at 4:00 pm
- All meals provided
Register for Overnight Camp
Football
New England Football Camp
In honor of Walter J. Simcock
Traditional Camp Experience
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32-acre camp, located on Oakland’s McGrath Pond
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Open water swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, climbing wall
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New 400-foot zipline
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New static ropes course
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Bunk houses for overnight accommodations
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Campfires, smores & good times!
Sports Instruction
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Offensive & Defensive position fundamentals, proper blocking & tackling
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Playbook practices: basic offense & defensive plays
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Skills competitions
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Punt pass & kick competitions
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NFL Combine drill skills competitions
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Flag football tournament and championship
Day Camp
- July 7-11, 2025
- Ages 9-13
- $550.00
Details
- Mon–Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sun-Thurs pick-up – at end of night game
- Fri pick-up at 4:00 pm
- Lunch & dinner provided
Register for Day Camp
Overnight Camp
- July 6-11, 2025
- Ages 9-13
- $650.00
Details
- Drop off is Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Pick up is Friday at 4:00 pm
- All meals provided
Register for Overnight Camp
Softball
New England Softball Camp
Traditional Camp Experience
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32-acre camp, located on Oakland’s McGrath Pond
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Open water swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, climbing wall
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New 400-foot zipline
-
New static ropes course
-
Bunk houses for overnight accommodations
-
Campfires, smores & good times!
Sports Instruction
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Proper defensive fielding fundamentals
-
Base coverage for all positions
-
Situational defense such as double plays, rundowns, holding runners on the bases, and getting the lead runner out
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Overhand form throwing
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Base running, stealing, tagging up, pass balls, aggressive leads, sliding techniques, dive backs
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Offensive skills: proper form, hitting stations, bunting, slap bunting
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Team building and leadership exercises
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Private pitching lessons (additional fee)
Day Camp
- August 4-8, 2025
- Ages 10-14
- $550.00
Details
- Drop off Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Mon–Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sun-Thurs pick-up – at end of night game
- Fri pick-up at 4:00 pm
- Lunch & dinner provided
Register for Day Camp
Overnight Camp
- August 3-8, 2025
- Ages 10-14
- $650.00
Details
- Drop off is Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Pick up is Friday at 4:00 pm
- All meals provided
Register for Overnight
Add On Options
Day Camper Thursday Overnight Experience
Day campers can now try the overnight experience and stay at camp Thursday. $50.00
1:1 Private Coaching Session
Register your camper for 30 minutes of one on one coaching in the skill set of their choice. $50.00
What we offer…
- Quality Instructors & Staff – experienced, caring, knowledgeable, and passionate
- Teaching Sport Fundamentals – assisting your child in mastery of basic skills and essential competencies
- Repetition & Positive Feedback – providing backbones to achieve skill refinement & improvement
- Small-Group Instruction – detailed and individualized guidance for your child
- Complete Camp Experience – reduce burn out in his or her sport
- Safety and Care – excellent training, orientation, and supervision so your child receives exceptional care
What your child receives…
- Increased Self-Confidence
- Improved Communication Skills
- Improved Conflict Resolution Skills
- Improved Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
- Higher Accountability
- Improved Physical Coordination
- Enhanced Academic Skills of Goal-Setting, Memorization, and Determination
New England Sports Camps Directors
Abbie Charrier
AYCC Youth Programs Director
Abbie graduated Cum Laude from Thomas College with her Bachelors of Science in Sport Management. At Thomas she played Field Hockey, was a three year captain for the Terriers and was named to the NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad three times. She received her Masters of Business Administration with a focus in Athletic Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She has coached for Waterville High School Varsity Field Hockey since 2018. Abbie grew up in coastal Maine, attending adventure and sports camps. She has years of experience coaching at field hockey camps and clinics and is currently coaching at Waterville Senior High School. Abbie joined the AYCC team in March, 2017 and became Camp Director in the Fall of 2019 and most recently was promoted to Youth Programs Director for the AYCC. She resides in Oakland and is a proud mom to cat, Rosie and dog, Murphy.
Patrick Kearns
AYCC Camp Director
Patrick is originally from Hampden, Maine, but attended Emerson College in Boston before beginning his career at the YMCA of Greater Boston. After working in Aquatics for nearly 10 years, he was hired as the Aquatics Director at the East Boston YMCA, where he developed innovative programs, such as Spanish-taught swim lessons and a Ladies’ Night program designed for Muslim women. Now, he works as the Camp Director for the Alfond Youth & Community Center! In his childhood, Patrick was a Boy Scout, and has a deep appreciation for camping in Maine. Now, he feels blessed to get to share that passion with the AYCC family!