All the info you need for Camp Weekend 2020

Camp will unfortunately not be held in person this year.
We hope to offer virtual events to take place during the same weekend.

Important links for ECC 2020: (click black links)
  • Registration is closed. You can get on the Wait List by clicking here
  • Financial Aid Requests should be made here
  • Please pay your Deposit of $200 per family
  • Google Doc showing Registration Info we've received and payments made

Please note: Wait List families will not be shown on this list until they are given a spot at Camp. Also, those on the Wait List should NOT pay their deposit until given a spot at Camp.


Important Dates:
  • Registration opens on December 5, 2019 and will be initially capped at 65 families, then we'll have a Wait List
  • Financial Aid Requests must be submitted by Feb. 15th
  • Deposit Payments must be paid by February 15th
  • Balance Payments must be paid by May 15th

Please email stanzie@ethiopianculturecamp.org with any questions.

*Any changes to your original registration information MUST be made by April 15th.
This includes the names and number of campers in your family. Please email any changes to: stanzie@ethiopianculturecamp.org

We ask that each family bring an item (or a couple items as a “basket”) to be part of the raffle.
In the past, we have had everything from bags of Ethiopian coffee and a mug to a bucket of beach toys to a trio of culturally-related kids books to a FitBit Alta. Pretty much anything goes - just think about something you or child(ren) might enjoy winning.

We understand that different families are in different places financially, and truly appreciate anything you feel comfortable donating. The more expensive items will be put into a silent auction, but most everything goes into the raffle. 

All raffle proceeds go into our financial aid fund, which provides support for families needing it to come to camp, and also helps us cover the cost of the weekend for our volunteer staff of young Ethiopian adults.

Make sure to sign up for Remind so we can reach everyone more easily during camp!

Sign up for the
Youth Program - Saturday AM
(ages 3 - 18)
Youth Soccer Tournament Sign-Up
Fashion Show Sign-Up
**Children wishing to participate in the Fashion Show MUST attend the Fashion Show Workshop on Saturday afternoon**

Please sign up
for ONE volunteer spot per family!

*Single parents with young children
who find this difficult, please let us know!
Hair braiding sign-ups
(limited space available)
Additional slots will be added if available.
Who can go?
All registered campers can attend!
What is happening?
Check out our tentative 2019 schedule
When is it?
Camp registration/check-in starts at
12 noon on Friday, July 10, 2020
Where is this amazingness taking place? Camp is held at the
University of New England in Biddeford, ME
(for GPS use: 630 Pool St, Biddeford, ME 04005)
General Reminders:
Please be aware that your children are your responsibility unless they are in a supervised group with volunteer staff provided. Some activities (including hang out time) will require parent sign in/sign out.
 
- Please bring an item for our raffle/silent auction. Each family is asked to donate something to help us raise money to support our Financial Aid program.
 
- NO WHEELS (Scooters, bikes, skateboards, etc.) on campus 
 
- Children aged 9 and under cannot be in the halls or on elevators without a parent after 9 pm.
- No campers under age 18 are allowed outside the buildings after 11:15 pm without a parent. (The Forum closes at 11:00, so this allows for walking time.)
- No campers under age 18 are allowed to go off campus without a parent or parent permission at any time during camp.
- Campers are expected to clean up after themselves in the lounge, lobby, classrooms and dining hall. There are trash bins in suites and in the lobby, and recycle bins on each floor.
 
Gluten free bread available at all meals. Salad bar open for lunch and dinner.
East Coast Ethiopian Culture Camp is a nonprofit corporation.