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. 
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
New England Sports Camps are part of the Alfond Youth & Community Center family.
Traditional Camp Experience
32-acre camp, located on Oakland’s McGrath Pond
Open water swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, climbing wall
New 400-foot zipline
New static ropes course
Bunk houses for overnight accommodations
Campfires, smores & good times!
Sports Instruction
Proper defensive fielding fundamentals
Base coverage for all positions
See AlsoSoftball | Total Sports ComplexSituational defense such as double plays, rundowns, holding runners on the bases, and getting the lead runner out
Base running, stealing, tagging up, pass balls, aggressive leads, sliding techniques, dive backs
Offensive skills using proper form at hitting stations and bunting
Catching and pitching fundamentals
Baseball skills competitions
Trivia games & other contests
Maine’s Fenway Premier Baseball Camp
July 21-26, 2024
Ages 11-13
$845.00
Overnight Camp
- Drop off Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Pick up 4:00 pm
- 8 hours of baseball daily!
- All Meals provided.
New England Baseball Camp
Day Camp
July 15-19, 2024
Ages 10-12
$550.00
- Drop off 9:00 am (Mon–Fri)
- Pick-up after night game (Mon-Thurs)
- Pick-up Fri at 4:00 pm
- Lunch & Dinner provided.
Overnight Camp
July 14-19, 2024
Ages 10-12
$650.00
- Drop off Sun at 4:00 pm
- Pick-up Fri at 4:00 pm
- Lunch & Dinner provided.
Add On Options
Day Camper Thursday Overnight Experience
Day campers can now try the overnight experience and stay at camp Thursday. $50.00 – Register Now
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 – Register Now
Field Hockey
New England Field Hockey Camp
Overnight Camp – July 7-12, 2024
Day Camp – July 8-12, 2024
New England Field Hockey Camp is for ages 9-13
Traditional Camp Experience
32-acre camp, located on Oakland’s McGrath Pond
Open water swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, climbing wall
New 400-foot zipline
New static ropes course
Bunk houses for overnight accommodations
Campfires, smores & good times!
Sports Instruction
Offensive & defensive position fundamentals
Skills competitions
Individual Skills
Rules at different levels of competition
Flat stick tackles
Passing fundamentals
Traditional camp activities
Overnight Camp
July 7-12, 2024
Ages 9-13
$650.00
- Drop off is Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Pick up is Friday at 4:00 pm
- All meals provided.
Day Camp
July 8-12, 2024
Ages 9-13
$550.00
- 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
Football
New England Football Camp
In honor of Walter J. Simco*ck
Overnight Camp – June 23-28, 2024
Day Camp – June 24-30, 2024
New England Football Camp is for ages 9-13
Traditional Camp Experience
32-acre camp, located on Oakland’s McGrath Pond
Open water swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, climbing wall
New 400-foot zipline
New static ropes course
Bunk houses for overnight accommodations
Campfires, smores & good times!
Sports Instruction
Offensive & Defensive position fundamentals, proper blocking & tackling
Playbook practices: basic offense & defensive plays
Skills competitions
Punt pass & kick competitions
NFL Combine drill skills competitions
Flag football tournament and championship
Overnight Camp
June 23-28, 2024
Ages 9-13
$650.00
- Drop off is Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Pick up is Friday at 4:00 pm
- All meals provided.
Day Camp
June 24-28, 2024
Ages 9-13
$550.00
- 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
Softball
New England Softball Camp
Overnight Camp – July 28-August 2, 2024
Day Camp – July 29-August 2, 2024
New England Softball Camp is for ages 10-14
Traditional Camp Experience
32-acre camp, located on Oakland’s McGrath Pond
Open water swimming, boating, archery, arts & crafts, climbing wall
New 400-foot zipline
New static ropes course
Bunk houses for overnight accommodations
Campfires, smores & good times!
Sports Instruction
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
Overhand form throwing
Base running, stealing, tagging up, pass balls, aggressive leads, sliding techniques, dive backs
Offensive skills: proper form, hitting stations, bunting, slap bunting
Team building and leadership exercises
Private pitching lessons (additional fee)
Overnight Camp
July 28-August 2, 2024
Ages 10-14
$650.00
- Drop off is Sunday at 4:00 pm
- Pick up is Friday at 4:00 pm
- All meals provided.
Day Camp
July 29-August 2, 2024
Ages 10-14
$550.00
- 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
Add On Options
Day Camper Thursday Overnight Experience
Day campers can now try the overnight experience and stay at camp Thursday. $50.00 – Register Now
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 – Register Now
Softball Showcase
New England Softball Showcase
Join us for the 2024 New England Softball Showcase August 4-6 at Maine’s Fenway!
This showcase is an opportunity for high school athletes to perform in front of college coaches. Coaches will be provided with a list of athletes in attendance, along with their jersey numbers for recruitment purposes. All athletes will receive the following:
overnight accommodations at Camp Tracy’s newly renovated cabins
daily games and practices
the opportunity to meet with college coaches
custom number jerseys
all meals provided
Registration is $495.00 per athlete and is open to rising Sophom*ores to rising Seniors in high school.
FMI, contact AYCC Athletic Director, Beth LaFountain –Email/ 207-873-0684
Register for the New England Softball Showcase
List of colleges attending the NESS:
Central Maine Community College
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!
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