Camp Bates

Camp Bates offers programming for children ages 3 to 12 on Friday and Saturday of Reunion at Merrill Gymnasium. Run by Legacy Childcare, the program provides a range of fun activities tailored to different age groups. You may check your child(ren) in and out of the program.

“I like Camp Bates because I got to dance with the Bobcat and play in the bounce house. I got my face painted like a Bobcat and I liked the counselors.” — Avery, age 6

To secure a spot, children must be pre-registered ($100 per child). This ensures adequate staffing. Registration for Camp Bates is within the overall Reunion registration form. 

Location: Merrill Gymnasium

Camp Bates Schedule:

  • Friday: 7pm – 9pm
  • Saturday: 3:30pm – 9:30pm

Children will be grouped by age, examples of activities are below. Friday evening’s programming runs between the Lobster Bake and the fireworks. Camp Bates will provide a snack on Friday evening. A pizza dinner and a snack will be provided on Saturday.

  • Coloring, puppet making, magician/variety artist entertainer, story time, and a movie.
  • Games (capture the flag, tag), magician/variety artist entertainer, bounce house, and a movie.
  • Games (capture the flag, tag, castle ball), magician/variety artist entertainer, bounce house, and a movie. 
Moments from the Alumni Parade on The Quad and Alumni Walk on June 9, 2018
=9:30–10:30amCamp Bates: Story Time with Author-Illustrator Matt Tavares ’97Join award-winning children’s book author-illustrator Matt Tavares ’97 for a reading of Zachary’s Ball, and hear the story of how his senior thesis at Bates became his first published picture book. Matt will also give a behind-the-scenes look at his process of writing and illustrating children’s books, followed by a drawing demonstration and questions. Open to all.Muskie Archives
=9:30–10:30amCamp Bates: Story Time with Author-Illustrator Matt Tavares ’97Join award-winning children’s book author-illustrator Matt Tavares ’97 for a reading of Zachary’s Ball, and hear the story of how his senior thesis at Bates became his first published picture book. Matt will also give a behind-the-scenes look at his process of writing and illustrating children’s books, followed by a drawing demonstration and questions. Open to all.Muskie Archives
=9:30–10:30amCamp Bates: Story Time with Author-Illustrator Matt Tavares ’97Join award-winning children’s book author-illustrator Matt Tavares ’97 for a reading of Zachary’s Ball, and hear the story of how his senior thesis at Bates became his first published picture book. Matt will also give a behind-the-scenes look at his process of writing and illustrating children’s books, followed by a drawing demonstration and questions. Open to all.Muskie Archives
=9:30–10:30amCamp Bates: Story Time with Author-Illustrator Matt Tavares ’97Join award-winning children’s book author-illustrator Matt Tavares ’97 for a reading of Zachary’s Ball, and hear the story of how his senior thesis at Bates became his first published picture book. Matt will also give a behind-the-scenes look at his process of writing and illustrating children’s books, followed by a drawing demonstration and questions. Open to all.Muskie Archives
Andy’s Animals” Exploring Andrew Wyeth’s Depictions of AnimalsJoin Victoria Wyeth ’01, only grandchild of American artist Andrew Wyeth, for an interactive and family-friendly art activity. Victoria draws on her experience leading children’s programs at art museums across the country and offers a unique approach to the creative process. Please note that no photography is allowed during this presentation.Benjamin E. Mays Center
8am–midnightRegistration for Reunion 2016Commons
8am–midnightRegistration for Reunion 2016Commons
8am–midnightRegistration for Reunion 2016Commons
8am–midnightRegistration for Reunion 2016Commons