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Future Stars Summer Camps
for Ages 4 - 16
July 6th through August 14th
Day Camp (9-3pm)
Portland, ME
at University of Southern Maine
for Ages 4 - 16
July 6th through August 14th
Day Camp (9-3pm)
Weekly Sessions Available
Summer Day Camp
96 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME 04103
Expert Staff & Coaches
Every program is led by experienced educators and licensed coaches dedicated to your child’s growth and well-being.
Low Camper-to-Staff Ratio
Low camper-to-staff ratios ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment for every child.
45+ Years of Experience
With over 45 years of experience, Future Stars has a proven track record of delivering unforgettable summer experiences.
Character Education at Future Stars
S.T.A.R.S. stands for Safety, Teamwork, Attitude, Responsibility, and Sportsmanship. These interconnected values define what it means to be part of the Future Stars family and show campers how one positive choice can strengthen the whole community. By understanding and practicing these values, campers learn the impact they can have on their team, their peers, and the world they live in.
Each day, our professional coaches and educators highlight one value through fun, hands-on activities. Campers discuss why it matters and put it into practice in games, challenges, and outdoor adventures. Whether on the baseball field, in a chess match, or on a paddle board, we help every camper develop the skills and confidence to shine as a Future Star in any community.
Door-to-Door Transportation Available to Westchester & NYC Families
Future Stars offers safe pick-up and drop-off for campers in Westchester, Greenwich, and most of Manhattan. All buses are air-conditioned and clearly labeled with the Future Stars insignia, ensuring easy identification.
With certified drivers and caring camp counselors on every bus, your child will travel safely and arrive excited for their day.
Local Transportation:
Pick-up times vary between 8:15 am and 8:45 am.
Drop-off times vary between 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm.
NYC Transportation:
Pick-up times vary between 7:30 am and 8:00 am
(all buses should leave the city by 8:00 am).
Drop-off times vary between 4:45 pm and 5:30 pm.
Neil D'Acierno
Site Director
Neil D’Acierno has been a driving force at Future Stars since 2015, growing from Head Baseball Coach to Director of Development. As Portland Site Director, he oversees marketing, sales, social media, staff development, and the design of winter and summer camp programs.
Neil brings a strong background in environmental education, adventure therapy, leadership development, and social-emotional learning. A graduate of Unity College, he also spent six years working in Midcoast Maine as a Leadership School Educator at Kieve-Wavus Education, where he deepened his work in experiential education and youth leadership programming.
At Future Stars, Neil has infused these experiences into a wide range of camp initiatives. He led the launch of our Adventure Camp at both the Southampton and Riverhead locations, intentionally integrating outdoor exploration with social-emotional learning to create meaningful, growth-centered experiences for campers.
An avid outdoorsman, Neil is passionate about adventure and the natural world. Whether he’s angling, bodyboarding, skateboarding, or truck camping, he brings his enthusiasm for the outdoors into the spirit and culture of Future Stars Summer Camps.