Best Maine Overnight Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Caribou is located a mile in on a private 200 acre peninsula. We are lucky enough to be the only camp on the lake, with a mile and half of private lake front. We have 20 cabins with private bathrooms, 9 tennis courts, 2 baseball diamonds, 1 outdoor basketball court, 12 target archery range, 275 yard golf range, 9 hole chipping course, outdoor climbing facility, collegiate hockey rink, 3 soccer fields, 2 lacrosse fields, and a 10,000 square foot gymansium.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program offers a wealth of activities and programs. Most mornings, campers rotate with their bunk through three one-hour instructional periods. Over the course of a week, this exposes them to all the camp’s land and water sports, its extensive ropes course with high and low elements, as well as creative and culinary arts. This instruction uncovers new interests that campers often pursue in the afternoon, when they select three activities of their own. These “electives” change daily and allow campers to be self-directed. Having had Caribou in our family since 1968, we are confident that boys learn best with this combination of instructional and elective time.

Our staff takes a great interest in reaching out to our campers. They try to uncover new interests, improve on current interests and act as mentors to your children. They are passionate about what they teach. We as Directors also teach in the program. We love knowing and working with all of the campers. Camp Caribou is on a private and beautiful 200 acre peninsula. The facilities are fabulous and well maintained. Camp Caribou traditionally has a winning combination of wonderful campers, outstanding staff, and great facilities. This special combination provides a spirited, memorable, fun and safe summer experience for all.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: “The Caribou Collaborative Initiative, or CCI, is non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the Camp Caribou experience with deserving children whose families could not otherwise afford this type of opportunity. Our goal is to raise funds to support these “camperships” so that children may benefit from the tremendous growth that happens in our warm, safe and nurturing camp community. In addition to their personal and social growth, these children will have the opportunity to develop their skills in all the land and water sports and wilderness adventures that are offered at Camp Caribou, while spending their summer in the beautiful Maine woods. We will work in conjunction with several other non-profit youth programs out of Boston and New York City and rural Maine to help us support children from underrepresented backgrounds.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Caribou campers develop increased confidence as our experienced staff teaches them new skills and helps them improve existing strengths. Parents often ask, “Who is the typical Caribou kid?” Our answer is always that we attract the “what’s next?” kids—kids who love to learn and be active, are willing to try new things, and respond very well to the positive reinforcement of their counselors and peers. Caribou boys are fun-loving, warm, and welcoming. They represent a cross section of athletic abilities, very similar to a school classroom. Some are gifted athletes, some are boys with growing interest and skills in various sports, and some are just learning and beginning to develop. The only prerequisite is that they are interested in learning and love to play. Camp Caribou boys are also known for their excellent sportsmanship. Our philosophy is that we win with class and we lose with class.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.campcaribou.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic sports and activity coaches and instructors

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers live in rustic cabins with bathroom, shower and hot water in each cabin. Other facilities include dining hall, three waterfronts (Olympic-style pool, lake and river), High and Low Ropes course, Climbing Wall, 6 Tennis Courts, outdoor basketball court, gymnasium (includes basketball court, gymnastics equipment, spinning room), indoor theater, cooking center and 23-horse Riding Center.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1924, Forest Acres is located 2 miles away from its brother camp, Indian Acres Camp for Boys, in Maine's White Mountain Region. The community is a perfect example of traditional camping; providing a warm, safe, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where the children can have a positive growing experience with no pressure normally experienced when being around boys. Personal achievement is stressed in a community that has 150 girls. Many children return summer after summer and the global community has many second and third generation campers.

A commitment to each camper as an individual is the key to these flexible programs that balances the needs and requirements of everyone. Building community and teaching independence surround a 94-year history of caring for children. Forest Acres is a global community that welcomes children from 24 states and 8 different countries; fostering an environment where campers and counselors learn about different cultures and traditions from one another.

The camp offers a community-based experience that focuses on the needs of each camper while teaching them to work along with fellow campers. Over 85% of the campers 14 years of age and under, return each summer and a number of staff have been with the camp, 30+ years. The camp offers something special for everyone. The brother-sister program is unparalleled because it allows the boys and girls to be separate yet get together for various activities throughout the summer, thus offering the optimum camping experience that few others can offer.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: C.I.T. program for campers who are entering their Senior year of High School. This program is reserved for those campers who have previously attended Forest Acres.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp is available for weddings, reunions and corporate retreats.

OTHER CAMP INFO: English Horseback Riding program recognized as one of premier in the country; directed by renowned equestrian coach C.J. Law, Equestrian Director and Riding Team Coach at Mt. Holyoke College. American Red Cross certified Swim program directed by a professional swim coach. Tennis program is directed by a USTA teaching professional.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
7-week session - June 21, 2018 - August 9, 2018 - $12,000 30-day Option – June 21, 2018 – July 21, 2018 - $8,000 Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.forestacres.com for complete information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Applicants must be 19 years old and/or have completed the freshman year of college to be considered for employment. To apply log on to Our Camp Website Link: www.forestacres.com and fill out an application.

CAMP FACILITIES: 20 camper cabins, 15 studios for the creative and performing arts, large animal corrals and a heated pool all form the basis for professional instruction in the arts and outdoors.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Art camp, horse camp, dance camp, watersports camp, farm camp, adventure camp, performing arts camp, sports camp, and much more. You choose the activities that interest you the most at HVC. Professional instructors, caring and creative camp counselors and quality equipment enable this summer camp to achieve it's high programming standards. You'll be part of four one-hour periods of class instruction every two weeks. Feel free to create, explore and set goals in any of these programs. Parents and campers may let us know their wishes prior to the summer and we will help design camper programs.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Hidden Valley puts children at the center of camp life! Our roots are in the movement of progressive children's summer camp communities. Over the years, we have built on this history with a commitment to distinction and professionalism, and a deep sensitivity to individual needs and group life. Read more about our philosophy at Our Camp Website Link: www.hiddenvalleycamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2025 Dates
1st Session (4 weeks) : June 22 to July 17
2nd Session (4 weeks) : July 20 to August 14
1.5 Sessions (6 Weeks) :
June 22 to August 2
July 4 to August 14

Full Summer Session (8 weeks) : June 22 - August 14
2-Week Intro (For new campers ages 8-10) :
June 22 to July 4
July 4 to 17
July 20 to August 1
August 1 to 14

2025 Camp Tuition
4 Weeks: $7,750
6 Weeks: $11,375
8 Weeks: $13,972
2-Week Intro: $4,625

Go to Our Camp Website Link: www.hiddenvalleycamp.com for details.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Fernwood sits on 100 acres of meadows bordered by woodlands and the sandy shore of one of the largest and cleanest lakes in the region - Lake Thompson. Campers are grouped by school grade and live in beautiful and airy wooden bunks with screens and shutters for weather protection.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is a traditional, overnight camp for girls in Poland, Maine. The Fernwood family is known for its warm atmosphere and concern for each child. Campers and mature staff live together in a beautiful, rustic setting, with many opportunities for friendships, learning and play.

Nurturing tolerance, unselfishness, and an appreciation of a simpler life in the out-of-doors. Our full season provides girls with enough time to experience new challenges, enhance self confidence, develop activity skills, and establish enduring friendships in safe, beautiful surroundings. Fernwood is not divided into sections, for we are, in essence, one family, building community spirit through the contributions of each of our girls.

Each camper has an elective program of activities, chosen with the guidance of parents and camp staff. Older campers may specialize in a specific activity. Expert instruction is offered in all activities, including swimming, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, kayaking, tennis, gymnastics, aerobics, English riding, archery, riflery, soccer, softball, field hockey, volleyball, drama, music, dance, crafts, ceramics, woodworking, silver jewelry, drawing, painting, photography, and rock climbing. The tripping program includes day trips, as well as extended white water canoe and kayak, backpacking, hiking, and rock climbing trips.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Fernwood has a broad geographic diversity. Campers come from 23 of the United States, France, Spain, Hong Kong, Colombia, and Switzerland.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
One full season session (7 weeks)
26 June - 14 August
Tuition: $11,800

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for a summer job?  If you're at least 19 years old and finished your first year of college, we'd love to discuss our opportunities with you. 

Fernwood's staff to camper ratio is the best we know of, at 1:1.5    This allows us to run a high quality program all day, every day, while still allowing our staff time to recharge with generous time off. 

A strong interest in working with children is required, and counselors are hired to teach within a specific activity(ies) specialty . 

Please contact our assistant director Ellyn Black: ellyn[AT]campfernwood.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Kingswood's modern, well-maintained facilities include:
Sheldon A. Cohen Athletic Complex with rock climbing wall and zip line, high and low ropes courses, tennis and basketball courts, soccer and lacrosse fields, baseball field complete with our own Green Monster (like Fenway Park) and beach volleyball courts. We also have a fully equipped waterfront with water trampoline, water slide, water skiing, wake boarding, fishing and boating as well as an arts and crafts and ceramics center, multi-purpose recreation halls, bunks with restrooms, health and wellness center and newly renovated dining hall with kosher kitchen.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: JCC Camp Kingswood offers a broad spectrum of activities supplemented by specialty camp offerings that vary year to year. Campers are encouraged to develop interests and to try new activities. The woods in which we live and play together bring special awareness and appreciation of nature into all that we do - including our many long-standing traditions, special activities and events to celebrate them!

Camp is a special place with infinite opportunities to have meaningful positive impact on each other's lives. The magic of camp and the key to a great summer is in hiring quality staff. Our staff are incredibly important to us and we take great pride in the selection and training of each staff member. We look for individuals that will work hard to create a safe and caring environment, while at the same time bringing an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm to camp.

Our staff is made up of individuals from all over the world. We have coaches, teachers, social workers, outdoor educators, Jewish educators, medical professionals, song leaders, athletes, artists, actors, swimmers, water skiers, and many more specialists. The staff is made up of professionals, parents, graduate students, college students, and recent/soon to be high school graduates.

Leslie Zide, Director

Director Leslie Zide has more than a decade of experience in JCC camping where she previously held the positions of Assistant Director at JCC Kingswood Camp and Assistant Director at JCC Grossman Camp. In addition, Leslie was also the Family Program and Community Coordinator for the JCC in the South Area where she was instrumental in developing innovative family programs and engaging families in Jewish life. Leslie brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to everything she undertakes. She can't wait to see returning campers, welcome new campers and create an amazing camp experience this summer!

Eric Bloomberg, Caretaker

Eric Bloomberg is responsible for Kingswood's facilities and grounds. Over the past decade, he has overseen many significant projects, including major renovations and new construction, that have enhanced the Kingswood experience. During the summer, Eric assists the theatre staff in building sets and teaches a class in building for older campers.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Kingswood CIT program prepares campers entering grade 11 to be future counselors.

CIT Trip to Israel is an optional three week experience for Kingswood CITs organized in conjunction with BBYO. This trip takes place during first session and provides a once in a lifetime experience for CITs to connect with the history, people, and natural beauty of Israel. After the trip, CITS return to camp for second session to continue their training.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The JCC, together with Combined Jewish Philanthropies and generous individual and foundation donors, offers some financial assistance for campers on the basis of financial need only. Assistance is awarded on a first come, first served basis. For more information and to have a confidential conversation, please contact the Camp Director at 617-558-6531.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Kingswood Family Camp is a fun filled weekend with your family at camp. Includes meals and lodging, a spiritually inclusive family Shabbat experience, and all the activities you can handle: campfires, lake swimming and boating, hikes, and your favorite sports.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The Kingswood summer program is flexible. Families can choose to enroll campers for 2, 3.5, 5.5 or 7 weeks. There is a day/overnight camp option offered in collaboration with JCC Grossman Camp or JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts & Science Camp. Transportation to and from camp is available for all sessions.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Kingswood is looking to fill additional camp positions including:

Specialists: Arts and Crafts, Drama, Music, Ropes, Sewing, Videography, Lifeguards/Boating and Photography

Special Needs Staff

Bunk Counselors

Administrative Staff -- Unit Heads

Please check Our Camp Website Link: www.kingswood.org for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our schoolhouse has been converted to include large dormitories, a working wet lab, bathrooms/showers, classrooms and a cafeteria.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In 1975, chemistry teacher George Hahn yearned to find a way to give his students a strong marine science experience through hands on exploration. Though classroom instruction is valuable, he knew they also needed to learn the practical application of marine science and so the Acadia Institute of Oceanography (AIO) was born. Located in Seal Harbor, Maine on beautiful Mt. Desert Island, the rugged Maine coast is our classroom. As the premiere marine science summer program in New England for 45+ years, AIO introduces students to the physical, chemical and biological aspects of oceanography while students explore their future in marine science.

Over 200 students from across the country and around the world attend AIO. These are all students with strong motivation and interest in learning about the ocean. We require a teacher recommendation for acceptance into the program so we know we’re getting highest caliber of student. Our staff are qualified educators, many with advanced degrees, who come to us from schools and universities around the country.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a limited number of $400 and $750 need/merit based scholarships.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): AIO offers a one week Introductory session for 10-12 year olds, two 2-week Intermediate sessions for 12-15 year olds and two 2-week Advanced sessions for high school students.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: In November of each year, we alternate offerings of either a Florida Exploration Program or a tropical program in San Pedro, Belize.

OTHER CAMP INFO: One session each summer is offered for 4 college credits through the University of Maine Machias. Both of our advanced session are for students who have completed a minimum of freshman year, though to take it for credit you must be a rising junior or senior.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for current dates and fees at Our Camp Website Link: www.acadiainstitute.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern, fully-equipped facilities and high-quality equipment enhance our cutting-edge program.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our extensive program is comprised of 6 distinct areas including: Waterfront, Athletics, Tennis, Adventure, Inter-Arts and Horseback Riding.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2018 Dates:

Camp Opens: June 23rd
Camp Closes: August 10th

Staff Orientation Starts: June 15th

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Laurel employs about 250 counselors for the summer. The majority of our staff are considered Activity Counselors, while a smaller number of staff are hired to work as General Counselors with our youngest campers (ages 7-10).

Activity Counselors teach a specific activity (Tennis, Waterskiing, Rock Climbing, etc.) throughout the day. General Counselors work with our youngest campers (ages 7-10), travel to/from their activities and help them in their activities. Activity Counselors and General Counselors share many commonalities. All counselors live in a cabin with campers, eat meals with their campers, spend Rest Hour and Rec Time with them, supervise cabin clean-ups and participate in evening programs and special day events.

In addition to Counseling Staff, we also hire staff to work in our Summer Office, Health Center (Nurses and Nursing Assistants), on our Food Service Staff and Maintenance Staff.

OTHER CAMP INFO: our 36th year...

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 13-18 and July 20-25, 2014

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Wildwood is considered one of the finest camps in North America. We have the rare combination of spectacular surroundings, with beautiful well cared for playing fields. We also have our own 25,000 sq. foot gym for rainy days and a 4 hole par 14 golf course. The campers and staff live in cabins complete with bathroom facilities and electricity.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our campers pick their activities every day from a schedule we provide them. We ask only that the boys "try" everything and just pick the three activities they're comfortable with. All activity choice periods include a team sport, individual sport, and non-athletic activity to choose from. For instance, your son might have to choose between baseball, waterskiing, and art or perhaps soccer, ropes, and yoga/fitness. We track their choices and recommend to them after a few weeks some choices that they have not tried ensuring a well rounded activity schedule.

We're a well rounded community of great kids and staff, that truly believe in positive role models, proper sportsmanship, and it doesn't hurt that we serve unbelievable food from a top notch professional kitchen staff that can handle food allergies of most any kind (or any kind of picky eater). We are totally NUT FREE and are fully solar powered.Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.campwildwood.com to experience what makes Wildwood so special.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Only for current campers that have been in our program

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Wildwood has an Early Bird discount rate if you sign up by January 1st.
Please contact us for more details, 207-647-8864 or email campwildwood[AT]campwildwood.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a Post Camp Family Camp for current or future campers from August 11th-13th

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
In 2017, Camp Wildwood begins on Sunday, June 25th.
The four week session ends on or about July 22nd & 23rd.
The remaining 7 week campers stay until camp ends on Friday, August 11th.

The staff comes to orientation commencing on Saturday June 17th.
The staff's last day is the same as the campers, Friday, August 11th.

The four week tuition price is $8,500
The seven week tuition price is $11,800

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always on the lookout for Specialty counselors that are reliable, responsible and hard working. To be a Specialty staff member, you must play or teach your specialty at a HIGH level. To work on our waterfront, a current Red Cross lifeguarding certification is mandatory, and this would include sailing or waterskiing. Please head to Our Camp Website Link: www.campwildwood.com and click onto the Staff section to apply.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our property wraps around a natural cove on the lake, and includes, 2 concert halls, 21 camper sleeping cabins, 28 music studios, dining hall, tennis courts, complete waterfront facility, beautiful lake for swimming and boating.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 2015 is our 66th year of welcoming talented young musicians to our unique musical community in southwestern Maine. Daily musical instruction in classical, popular and jazz styles happens in private lessons, small & large ensembles, theory classes and additional music electives. Campers enjoy orchestras, jazz bands, wind ensembles, rock bands, jazz combos, chamber music, chorus, jazz choir and musical theater. Campers and staff members perform together in many concerts. We feature a supportive atmosphere created by caring, talented staff people, including many camp alumni. Program also includes land sports, trips, swimming, boating, arts & crafts, rocketry, cookouts, and campfires. Ages 9-17.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program available after sophomore year of high school.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarships are available by application

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for complete information about dates and fees.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer jobs are available in certain specialty areas. For more information, please email Nathan Hubbard:
nathan[AT]encorecoda.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 16 camper cabins, lodge, dining hall, outdoor basketball court, gaga pit, high and low ropes, paintball course, a spring fed lake at the base of a mountain, and a horseback riding ring and trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer specialty camps for horseback riding and teen adventure with a 2 day whitewater rafting trip. Traditional camp offers campers the opportunity to participate in swimming, canoing, kayaking, tubing, waterskiing, blobbing, crafts, archery, BB & 22 Rifelry, hiking, wilderness, and horseback riding. Day Campers experience the same camp without the adjustment to sleeping away from home. We have a dynamic staff of college and high school students who have dedicated their summer to making your campers week at camp one that will always be remembered!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer an extensive 5-week Service & Leadership Training session that trains the next generation of camp counselors and workers. We call it the SaLT program. The program runs the entire summer and is a great way to develop leadership skills, problem solving skills, teamwork skills, and overall an enjoyable experience. All for less than $500 for the entire summer that's less than $100 a week!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We have a scholarship process that can be accessed online at Our Camp Website Link: www.fairhavencamps.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host camps and retreats at our conference center in Coastal Maine as well as offering our conference center as a rental site for your own school, homeschool, church event and group events.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Since its beginning in 1950, Central Maine Bible Conference and Fair Haven Camps have provided a camping program where boys and girls from Maine, New England, and beyond can come to experience life to the fullest, make lasting memories and lifelong friends. As a Maine summer camp, we are able to take advantage of the rugged beauty of our natural setting. We involve our boy and girl campers in programs that expose them to Maine's environment and use the teaching opportunities that arise from such experiences. We accomplish these goals through a dynamic Christian summer camp and year round program.

Our mission is founded on the Bible, the primary source of truth to the Christian faith. We host camps and retreats at our conference center in Coastal Maine as well as offering our conference center as a rental site for your own school, homeschool, church event and group events. Whether it's one of our programs that you attend or our facilities you rent (we provide the food and housing, you set your own schedule); Fair Haven has the facilities, activities and year round staff to make your experience unforgettable. We invite you to learn more about our Christian summer camp and year round programs by checking out our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.fairhavencamps.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.fairhavencamps.org for a full listing of dates, fees and online registration forms.

CAMP FACILITIES: Taconnet has 15 beautiful family cottages, some with multiple cottages for larges family groups. Each cottage is located on the water and has a dock to enjoy the beauty of Great Pond. Families will enjoy an all-American dining plan at our dining hall. Many activities are available for families including our three Har-true tennis courts, fishing, swimming, yoga, children's craft activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Taconnet has been operating as a family camp for 140 years. It originated as a retreat for teachers and their families from metropolitan areas looking to escape to city and to reconnect. Taconnet has continued to evolve but remains an escape from the busy world to reconnect with family.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Please see our website

OTHER CAMP INFO: Wacky talent show weekly
Children's craft program
Hiking
Tennis
Fishing
Swimming
Sailing
Stand up Paddle Board
Canoeing
Kayaking
Games, puzzles, books
motorize watercraft (rentals available at Marina)

Please see our website for more info.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers live in rustic cabins with bathroom, shower and hot water in each cabin. Other facilities include dining hall, three waterfronts (Olympic-style pool, lake and river), High and Low Ropes course, Climbing Wall, Disc Golf course, 6 Tennis Courts, outdoor basketball court, gymnasium (includes basketball court, fitness center, martial arts room)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1924, Indian Acres is located 2 miles away from its sister camp, Forest Acres Camp for Girls, in Maine's White Mountain Region. The community is a perfect example of traditional camping; providing a warm, safe, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where the children can have a positive growing experience with no pressure normally experienced when being around boys. Personal achievement is stressed in a community that has 150 boys.

Many children return summer after summer and the global community has many second and third generation campers. A commitment to each camper as an individual is the key to these flexible programs that balances the needs and requirements of everyone. Building community and teaching independence surround a 94-year history of caring for children. Indian Acres is a global community that welcomes children from 24 states and 8 different countries; fostering an environment where campers and counselors learn about different cultures and traditions from one another. The camp offers a community-based experience that focuses on the needs of each camper while teaching them to work along with fellow campers.

Over 85% of the campers 14 years of age and under, return each summer and a number of staff have been with the camp, 30+ years. The camp offers something special for everyone. The brother-sister program is unparalleled because it allows the boys and girls to be separate yet get together for various activities throughout the summer, thus offering the optimum camping experience that few others can offer.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: C.I.T. program for campers who are entering their Senior year of High School. This program is reserved for those campers who have previously attended Indian Acres.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp is available for wedding, reunions and corporate retreats.

OTHER CAMP INFO: English Horseback Riding program recognized as one of premier in the country; directed by renowned equestrian coach C.J. Law, Equestrian Director and Riding Team Coach at Mt. Holyoke College. American Red Cross certified Swim program directed by a professional swim coach. Tennis program is directed by a USTA teaching professional.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
7-week session - June 21, 2018 - August 9, 2018 - $12,000, 30-day Option – June 21, 2018 – July 21, 2018 - $8,000. Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.indianacres.com for complete information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Applicants must be 19 years old and/or have completed the freshman year of college to be considered for employment. To apply log on to Our Camp Website Link: www.indianacres.com and fill out an application.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!

During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.

Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.

CAMP FACILITIES: Lake, 24 cabins, dining hall/function room, 2 outdoor basketball courts, soft volleyball court, baseball field, 5 tennis courts, soccer field, gaga pit, climbing tower, horseback riding stables, visual arts studio, archery range, riflery range, waterfront, 2 fire pits, health center, main office.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Waziyatah is the highest rated camp in Maine and was recently listed as one of the Top 50 summer camps in the United States. Wazi was chosen as the ideal summer camp location for the hit Disney Channel TV show "Bug Juice". We are known for our incredibly close-knit and inclusive community that welcomes kids for who they are, with no "cliques" or divisions between previous and first-time campers. Camp Waziyatah is a coed overnight summer camp in Southern Maine owned by Gregg and Mitch Parker.

Now in our 97th summer, Wazi sits on 130 acres of land on a 3.5 mile private lake. We offer 30+ camp activities like water skiing, sailing, hiking, skateboarding, theater, arts, sports, climbing wall, and horseback riding, which are all included in tuition. Campers experience overnight camping trips and hiking with our Adventure Bound program, and Trip Week allows all campers to enjoy at least one overnight campout.

Kids at Wazi grow, become more independent, learn valuable social skills, and make lifelong friends, all while having a fantastic time. Our well-vetted and background checked counselors are educators, childcare specialists, and university students with years of experience and are certified to teach their activities. All waterfront counselors are trained and lifeguard certified through the red cross.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teen leadership program with Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for 16 & 17 year olds entering 11th grade. $4,950 for 4 weeks; $7,750 for 8 weeks.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full Session - 8 weeks: Sunday, June 24 - Thursday, August 16 $9,450

Six Week Session: Sunday, June 24 - Saturday, August 4 $8,450

First Session - 4 weeks: Sunday, June 24 - Thursday, July 19 $6,450

Second Session - 4 weeks: Sunday, July 22 - Thursday, August 16 $6,450

*First Session - 2 Weeks: Sunday, June 24 - Saturday, July 7 $4,450

*Second Session - 2 Weeks: Sunday, July 23 - Saturday, August 4 $4,450

*Rookie Camp (two week session) is for first time campers only. IMPORTANT: ROOKIE CAMP SPACES WILL BE ALLOTTED BASED ON AVAILABLE SPACES REMAINING (NOT TAKEN BY FOUR WEEK CAMPERS) AFTER MARCH 31ST 2018. The early sign-up (before March 31st) wait list will be based on date of deposit, and if we can’t find a space for you on March 31st, we will refund your deposit in full.

Four week sessions are recommended and most popular and save 25% per week vs. two week sessions. Visiting Days for four week sessions are July 7th and August 4th.

Six or Eight week campers may spend time away from camp or attend the Changeover Trip between sessions – July 19th to July 22nd – $595

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our counselors teach activities so we require that all applicants hold certifications or are well-qualified to teach the activity they are applying for (i.e. played in high school or college). Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.wazi.com to apply.

CAMP FACILITIES: Set on 120 beautiful lakeside acres Runoia combines a rustic camp experience with modern facilities.

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: runoia.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Certainly, we have all the amazing things you would expect in an excellent summer camp – a 40 foot climbing tower, onsite horseback riding, 8000 acres of beautiful lake to play and learn on, private shoreline, amazing counselors and remarkable food. And yet, there is something more at Camp Runoia. Something real and lasting. Something life changing. Something unique. Something you are a part of – forever!

Get outdoors. Create your own schedule and have an adventure!

Climb and cross the multi-vine line. Become a tennis player – paddle a kayak or swim to the diving dock. Build a campfire! Make a basket. Sail! Try twenty other things this summer.

Have free time. Enjoy time with friends or curl up with a book. Hike on the nature trail or climb the Lookout Tower. Start a pick-up soccer game! Play the Lodge piano. Live the variety!

Laugh with your cabin group! Make memories. Build friendships! Be part of something great. Spend your summers with Camp Runoia!

Camp Runoia is an authentic, down to earth, caring camp. 130 campers with 75 adults helping to make the experience at camp genuine and safe. Most girls stay for one session and some come for the whole summer.

Runoia is owned by Pam Cobb Heuberger and is Co-Directed by Pam and Alex Jackson. 2019 will be Runoia’s 113th year of operation.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for 16 year olds - tuition charged Junior Counselor program 17 and 18 - stipend received.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camper-ships available for partial tuition - applications due in November for the next summer.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Rental available for off season use.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: runoia.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Come and be part of a great summer experience. Do you love working with children and have skills in an activity area that you can teach? We are a small, private, girl’s camp in central Maine seeking a variety of staff for our seasonal jobs.

Check out our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.runoia.com for a current list of open positions. For more information contact alex[AT]runoia.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have year-round cabins, rustic cabins, as well as a year-round accessible dormitory building. We are located in a beach community and have an in ground pool on-site, as well as an archery range, equestrian center, and theater building.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a 2 year Leadership Development Training Program for youth entering the 10th or 11th grade. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.oceanwood.org to view the application.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available upon request.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host year-round retreats, environmental education programs, and run our Equestrian Program year-round!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.oceanwood.org for summer employment opportunities!

CAMP FACILITIES: Alpengirl campers sleep in 3-4 person backpacking style tents, we practice outdoor living, cooking, and Leave No Trace skills. A majority of our campsites have bathroom and running water and are located in gorgeous wilderness settings in mountains, next to fresh water streams, and by pristine lakes.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Alpengirl Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has a staff to camper ratio of 1:4 or 1:6. Our camp is highly supervised with small groups of 12 girls led by 2-3 adult female role model Alpenguides. Alpenguides are all 21+ and hold certifications in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: American Camp Association Camperships

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother-Daughter Olympic Adventure

OTHER CAMP INFO: Alpengirl is a multi-adventure camp, we offer a variety of adventure activities in each session. We also practice daily yoga and enjoy cooking and eating delicious, healthy camp food. Campers are involved in all aspects of camp life including acting as leader of the day, setting up tents, cooking on camp stoves, following hiking maps, leading fun activities with the group and being part of a close-knit team.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Girls age 11-12 this summer can choose a 1-week camp in Montana (near Bozeman, MT) or Washington State (near Seattle, WA).

Girls age 12-14 in middle school can choose (or combine) 1- to 2-week camp sessions in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, in Washington State, or Maine.

Girls age 14-16 in high school can choose a 2-week camp in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, in Washington State, or Maine, as well as a brand new Iceland itinerary for 15-17 year olds!

Please Visit Alpengirl Website for Complete List of Trips: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our camp is only as wonderful as our leaders - and our Alpenguides are pretty great! Alpenguides are enthusiastic, inspirational, intrepid outdoor people who are dedicated to creating meaningful and fun opportunities for each and every Alpengirl participant.

We are seeking trustworthy, fun-loving individuals who model the Alpengirl values of adventure and inclusivity, and are passionate about sharing the outdoors with our awesome campers!

Love backpacking? Want to be a mentor and role model? Know how to bring the FUN?

Read the Alpenguide Job Description and apply this fall!

Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Programming will include daily classes in Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, Improv, A’capella, Songwriting, Outdoor Adventure, Arts & Crafts with Lou Craft, and much more!!

Campers will live in cabins with 6-10 of their peers, plus a Counselor in Training, and one or two Counselors. Cabin life is an opportunity for your child to find their independence in a well-supervised, supportive environment. They will learn how to coexist with their cabin-mates, learn from each other, and form bonds that will last a lifetime.

Upside Arts is a theatrical production company for Seacoast area youth and teens that aims to build confidence, sense of self, and empathy through thoughtful, original, and creative storytelling.

Founded in October 2018 by Miles Burns, Seraphina Caligiure, and Alden Caple, and with help from Joshua Goldberg and many parents and friends, we are so excited to work and create with the incredibly talented kids on the Seacoast.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselors in Training (CIT's) are campers who demonstrate exemplary leadership, honesty, and responsibility. CIT's act as leaders within camp as well as a support system for their Counselors while still participating in all aspects of camp life. Applications for CIT's will be carefully reviewed as spots are limited.

CITs for Overnight Camp will receive $300 off tuition. Applicants must be 16 or 17 years old during camp. Any 16 or 17 year-olds not selected for the CIT program may still return as a camper in the oldest cabin and re-apply to the CIT program or to be a Junior Counselor (18 year olds) the following year.

Visit Our Camp Website Link: theupsideartscompany.org to apply.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2019 Camp Dates: August 13 - 21

Tuition: $1,299 per camper
Sibling Discount: $75 off for each additional registration
Early Bird Discount: First 25 people to register will receive $75 off tuition
Paid In Full Discount: $150 off tuition if the balance is paid in full during registration
CIT Discount: $300 off tuition (Ages 16 and 17- must apply)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: theupsideartscompany.org to apply.

CAMP FACILITIES: FACILITIES Kamp Kohut is situated on 100 acres of fields and woods, with one half mile of shore frontage on Lake Thompson, a beautiful spring-fed, crystal-clear, eleven mile long Maine lake. Kohut has an abundance of playing fields, recreational areas and indoor facilities for campers to use as they learn and grow in a nurturing and fun environment.

Living Quarters: Cabins, Platform Bunks, Staff Housing. Indoor Facilities: Arts and Crafts Shack, and Boat House, Dance & Senior Lodge, Dining Hall & Kitchen, Health Center, Media Shack, Office & Rec Room, Radio, and Theater.

Sports Facilities:, Archery Range, Baseball Diamond, Basketball Courts, Golf Range, Gymnastics Pavilion, Hockey Rink, Tennis Courts, Lacrosse Field, Soccer Field, Softball Diamond, and Volleyball Court Waterfront Facilities: Watercraft, Power Boats (5), Canoes (10), Kayaks (10), Sail Boats (8 Sunfish, 1 Hunter 140 and 1 FJ racing boat), Crew Boats (2 two-person; 1 four-person), Windsurfers (8) Docks, "A" Dock (enclosed swimming area), "I" Dock (for fishing, meetings, boat pick up & drop offs), Boat Dock (for mooring power boats), Crew Dock (for crew boats), Windsurfing Dock (for windsurfing), and Waterski Dock (for waterskiing). Outdoor Education Facilities: Adventure Course, High Elements (6), Low Elements (10), Climbing Tower, Bouldering Wall, and Mountain Biking.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACTIVITIES At Kamp Kohut, we have an elective program. That means you can choose your own schedule each week. There are 50+ different activity choices! Before you come to camp, you'll complete an activity sign-up form at home with your parents and send it back to us before the summer starts. Your schedule will be all ready to go when you get to camp, full of six activities from your top ten list! After the first week at camp, you will sign up for the next week's activities. You may choose to stay with the same activities or try some different ones. The same is true for week three. We want you to go as far as you would like in an activity, but also be exposed to lots of new activities. If you don't see a particular activity you are looking for, don't worry! We probably offer it during Daily Choice.

Daily Choice gives you the chance to try something new every single day! During Daily Choice, you can try activities that are on the regular schedule (it's kind of like a "taste-test!") or you can sign up for something completely different, like Extreme Bocce, Ultimate Frisbee, or Magic Tricks. Another fun time is Evening Activity, where you and your bunkmates will participate together in an all-camp event or an organized activity just for you! It's a great opportunity for bunk bonding and exposure to different areas of camp. You can read more about our activities on our Program page.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Call or email for information on CIT/Leadership Programs.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Please call or email for more information on year-round activities or programs and rental opportunities.

OTHER CAMP INFO: 4 WEEKS AND A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES Rich in the finest Maine summer camp traditions, Kamp Kohut has provided a magnificent setting and a wholesome environment for enriching children's lives since 1907. Our values-based program is carefully structured to promote a warm and welcoming camp community. Outstanding attention to campers' well-being and to high quality instruction is the hallmark of our comprehensive and spirited 4-week brother-sister program, designed to nurture lifelong friendships, skills and memories.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates Summer 2016
First Session:
Saturday, June 25th to Wednesday, July 20th
Two Week Program (for rising 3rd and 4th graders):
Saturday, June 25th to Saturday, July 9th

Second Session:
Saturday, July 23rd to Wednesday, August 17th
Two Week Program (for rising 3rd and 4th graders):
Saturday, July 23rd to Saturday, August 6th
Tuition Summer 2016
First Session: $6,600
Second Session: $6,600

Two Week Program
For children going into 3rd and 4th grades ONLY
Two Week Program: $4,000
Two Week Extension: $2,700

Payment Schedule
Full Season
$1,000 Due Upon Enrollment
$1,500 Due December 1
$1,500 Due March 1
Balance Due May 1
Two Week Program
$1,000 Due Upon Enrollment
$1,500 Due December 1
Balance Due May 1

We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking to hire DYNAMIC, ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC, MOTIVATED and COMPASSIONATE staff to work with the children in our camp program.
As a member of the Kohut Staff, you will have the opportunity to make a constructive difference in the lives of children and build life-long friendships with your co-counselors and peers.

We offer a balanced focus on land and water sports, arts and media programs, outdoor education, and day and overnight trips, which provide a structure young people need to thrive socially, developmentally, and physically. As part of a team of highly qualified staff, you will help emphasize teamwork and character development while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual.

It is a complete camping experience that fosters cherished memories of a world unlike any other. We hope you will be a part of this unforgettable opportunity!

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Eastwood has two outdoor amphitheaters and a beautiful three-quarter thrust theater. The theatre offers an outstanding performance space with 200 seats, dressing rooms, a scene shop, and lighting and sound booths.
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The two outdoor amphitheaters are available for workshops, master classes, rehearsals performances and much, much more. The amazing pool and lakefront are where we cool off after a long day. Each camper cabin is complete with indoor bathrooms, toilets, and showers.
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Additionally, the campground has three beautiful rehearsal and dance studios, a toasty fire pit for all of our campfires, and a state-of-the-art dining hall for meals (and the occasional ice cream sandwich).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are the new name for C-A-M-P (Creative Arts Music & Performance)! New name, same magic! Camp Meraki offers a non-competitive environment for kids from 8-17 to learn about the performing arts. Set against a rustic camp atmosphere, we offer outstanding classes in film, theatre, singing, acting, dance, writing, and many other creative disciplines. Our classes are taught by some of the best in the industry, each dedicated to their students on a very individualized level, ensuring that every camper receives the best possible training and encouragement. Our goal is for campers to walk away having had the time of their lives, with a newfound confidence in sharing their voice through the performing arts.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a CIT/JC program for 16 and 17 year olds to begin learning the responsibilities of counselors. Our application process will be available on our website in the spring.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our ways to save can be found at our website! Our Camp Website Link: www.campmeraki.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 15-26, $1995. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campmeraki.com for ways to learn more about our program! Additionally, you can reach out to us at info[AT]campmeraki.com to ask any questions you may have!

CAMP FACILITIES: Day Camps operate at independent schools; indoor-outdoor programming, safe accredited, inspected and well-supervised spaces. OVERNIGHT CAMP 2022 is 7 day / 6 night traditional camp experience in the beautiful Niagara Peninsula region of Ontario; Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Debate Camp creates a learning experience that is safe, welcoming, fun, and intellectually-engaging. Our program is meant to appeal to all ability levels, from the reluctant speaker to the already-accomplished debater.

We believe that learning is best served by engaging students in an academic experience, while at the same time ensuring they feel empowered to take risks.

We believe that "camp" creates a novel and secure learning environment in which campers feel safe to try new skills, think on their feet, see the opposing view, and to trust their teammates. Campers repeatedly inform us of how successful their academic experiences are - after Debate Camp, largely because they felt emboldened and confident in their ability to engage in discourse on subjects they felt unsure about only weeks previous. " I learned so much" is the most consistent feedback we get.

We feel that debating is not an elite skill for competition purposes only. Nor is it something that should be oversold / overcharged for the purpose of enhancing the college application process. We believe that to have advocacy skills, an ability with rhetoric, an ability to effectively organize one's thoughts, an ability to listen and be heard and to honour one's opponents with effective points and counter-points, are skills that all kids should develop.

As such, we annually review our fee scale to ensure we remain within reach of as many families as possible. We continue to work on funding and recruitment structures so that we may continue to remove barriers to enrichment education.

Moreover, we remain about training in the area of verbal advocacy; to stand, speak and be heard - an area requiring continued attention at a time when digital means provide so many alternatives to this. In the generation of the smart phone, of potentially less human-to-human conversation over substantial matters, what we teach is even more coveted...

Education has forever operated on a belief in the skills, ability and good intention of the future generation. Debate Camp is honoured to be invested in this work.

AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION

Debate Camp successfully completed the ACA 18 month accreditation process in 2021. This process included a thorough documentation and policy review of Debate Camp's Operation Manual and training materials. In 2021, an ACA site visitor visited in-person camp locations to observe camp operations and ensure the highest of facility standards at two of our American Debate Camp locations (as exemplars of our program in all regions)

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CANADIAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION

Debate Camp in 2020 was awarded with accreditation status from the provincial division of the CCA - Camping Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island [CANSPEI] . This 24 month process, ensured that all operating standards, including overnight camps in Canada are compliant with the highest operating standards; inclusive of an audit of our mission and values.

Highlights
• grades 5 - 10
• multi-level instruction
• suits all ability levels
• teaching ratio 1:8
• 3 debate rounds daily
• feedback and fun!
• all resources provided.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Debate Camp's intern program is popular among former campers that want to gain camp experience before they are staff age. The intern program is paid and provides interns with the necessary training and great leadership experience for college applications.

INTERN PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Debate Camp offers a select number of program staff internships each summer.

Interns must have completed Grade 10 or 11

experience working with youth

competitive debate and/or public speaking experience or experience with Model UN simulations

strong team player

willingness to learn how to design and deliver educational workshops

Internships are available at all in-person day camps and overnight camps as well as online camps.

Full details on: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com
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YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Debate Camp Online; alongside all of our year-round enrichment programming is available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.enrichment.camp

OTHER CAMP INFO: All 2022 Health & Safety Practices as well as our Compliance standards for the states and provinces in which we operate are available on: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com and Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full details on our 2022 dates and locations are available on:
UNITED STATES: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com
CANADA: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
STAFF PROFILE: Debate Camp hires individuals who are both experienced with public speaking and debate, as well as being creative thinkers, reliable team players, and good role models for young people. Our staff teams demonstrate a high level of commitment to ensuring that camp is a safe and positive learning environment. Each staff team is supported by experienced program leaders and camp directors, who assist in the overall planning and preparation for a successful week; full details on:
Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: At 200 feet, the Oliver Hazard Perry is the first ocean-going full-rigged ship to be built in the U.S. in over 100 years. It is the largest civilian sail training vessel in America. She has berths for 49 people overnight, and with 17 crew, a low camper to crew ratio creates a safe and fun environment. The ship is equipped with a steel hull, 3 masts, with square sails on all three masts, 20 sails totaling 14,000 square feet, and 7 miles of rope and wire. The engines run on a bio-diesel blend, and the ship is equipped with a modern galley (on-board kitchen), central air, an on-deck science lab, a library and wheel-chair accessibility above and below decks.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: With 17 professional crew and a capacity for 30-34 campers, our program promotes a dynamic and safe learning environment with a 2:1 ratio of campers to instructors. Campers will feel the thrill of steering a 500-ton ship, and learn to work the yards and sails while exploring the beautiful coasts of New England. They will learn safety at sea and perform important safety drills while acquiring skills in navigation, seamanship, sail handling, knots, and the language of the boat. Campers will explore the underwater world through snorkeling. They will understand wind, waves, tides and the ecology of sandy and rocky seashores. Sunsets, sunrises and the night sky will serve as the backdrop for this incredible experience, in addition to marine phosphorescence, dolphins and whales. Teamwork is an integral part of success onboard the boat, and in addition to learning about themselves, and achieving things they never imagined, they will make friendships to last a lifetime.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: In addition to witnessing the natural magic of the ocean and its inhabitants, each student crew will make friendships to last a lifetime. Campers will take responsibility for themselves and their fellow shipmates, learning to work as a team with others as they hoist and brace the yards on the ship's 130-foot tall rig and apply acquired navigational skills to guide the ship's course on a voyage of discovery.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: As a non-profit organization we are committed to making this amazing experience available to everyone. Because we are new, an endowment for scholarships is still being developed, however the first 10 sign ups will receive a 10% discount! Please contact us for group discounts. Scholarships will be made available in the near future.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Perry will sail year-round, offering experiences for high school and college age students, as well as adult sail-training and team building. The ship will spend the Summers in New England and the Winters in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our Mission:

Sailing School Vessel Oliver Hazard Perry is Rhode Island’s official sailing education vessel and flagship non-profit maritime campus, offering experience-based, core learning opportunities to a diverse student population, including those with disabilities, aboard a magnificent 196-foot, three-masted, square-rigged tall ship.

We achieve our mission in collaboration with Rhode Island educational institutions and the marine industry with a sustainable plan that promotes our sea-faring heritage with programs that serve as symbols for our stewardship of the Ocean State’s maritime environment.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp price for six days/nights is $1,600 (10% discount early bird special for the first 10 campers to sign up!), which includes all meals and seamanship/sailing instruction.

Our tentative schedule can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.ohpri.org. Please e-mail info[AT]ohpri.org to sign up, or call the office at (401) 841-0080

CAMP FACILITIES: Gould Academy Summer Programs makes use of our beautiful campus facilities. Our campus has three separate dormitories, dining hall, auditorium, campus store, athletic fields, field house with indoor skate park, basketball court and state of the art weight room. Our location in the western mountains of Maine provides ample outdoor adventure opportunities. Gould’s on-campus farm is home to draft horses, pigs, sheep, poultry, and rabbits, while the McLaughlin Science Center provides cutting-edge laboratory classrooms and equipment. The Bethel Animal Hospital, a modern small animal hospital, is less than two miles from campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: During the Veterinary Science Camp students will: safely handle a variety of large and small animals for assessment, use laboratory tools unique to practicing medicine, administer medications and vaccinations, draw and analyze blood, perform mock surgery maintaining sterile conditions, examine critical organs with the goal of deeper understanding of function, identify normal and abnormal cells, and engage in conversations about ethics as it relates to veterinary medicine.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: College intern program

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 9 – July 14, 2017 Cost: $1000 – includes all meals, dormitory-style housing, laboratory materials, and transportation while attending. Coed for ages 12-16

CAMP FACILITIES: Our Wilderness Center provides a secluded nature retreat with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Our 200 acre campus sits along a quarter mile of lakefront. We are the only summer camp on 2,700 acre Branch Lake. The 5,000 square foot King Dining Hall sits in the center of camp. This bright new facility is equipped with a full professional kitchen and can comfortably seat up to 230 people. The Dining Hall overlooks our lakefront grove area along with Triangle Lodge, our historic meeting hall. Our modern infirmary provides all needs for camp health care, as well as heated living quarters and an apartment for seasonal use.

Most guests and campers stay in our fifteen cabins, all of which have electricity and sleep up to sixteen people. Campers utilize our two bathhouses with six toilets and showers in each. With hiking trails, campsites, sports fields, an outdoor chapel, a state of the art ropes course, and over thirty boats, our facility is the perfect location for all groups.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan offers three primary summer programs: Sleep Away Camp for boys and girls ages 8-15, Adventure Seekers Trips for boys and girls ages 8-18, and Leaders School for teens in Middle School and High School. All program details can be found in our downloadable program guide at Our Camp Website Link: www.campjordan.org.

SLEEP AWAY CAMP
Sleep Away Camp is the perfect introduction for children ages 8 to 15 into the Wilderness Center’s summer camp programming. Keenly aware of the different stages of youth development, our program provides age appropriate activities to foster self-exploration, challenge, and achievement. Our Sleep Away program serves a highly diverse camper population, giving campers an opportunity to live and connect with children from various countries and cultures. At Sleep Away Camp, children embark on a personal quest, enjoying activities of their choice from water sports, our adventure ropes course, crafts, performing arts, target shooting, field sports, and more.

ADVENTURE SEEKERS
The Adventure Seekers Program is a wilderness expedition program for campers looking for an exciting, elevated camp experience. Expeditions may include mountain biking, rock climbing, backpacking, spelunking, paddling, whitewater rafting, wilderness survival and more. Adventure Seekers will explore the best of the Maine and New Hampshire wildernesses on trips specially designed for different ages and abilities. All trips are led by Wilderness First Responders and Outdoor Specialists. The trips have been developed by Jeremy Robichaud, our Director of Adventure Recreation. He is a Registered Maine Guide, a Wilderness EMT, a Nationally Registered EMT, a Level II Project Adventure Instructor, and an instructor for SOLO Wilderness Medical School. Jeremy is a professional rock climbing guide and instructor, who is licensed by both the American Mountain Guide Association and the Professional Climbing Instructors Association.

LEADERS SCHOOL
Through group problem-solving competitions, intense physical challenges, unique traditions, and guided reflection, Leaders School helps shape teens into leaders. This is a pedal-to-the-metal week of excitement, formulated by experts in the field of experiential learning and group development. Leaders are pushed to their limits, encouraged to “slay their dragons”, and make connections from their Leaders School experience to their everyday lives. Graduates of this program become charged with a greater sense of self-worth, purpose, and obligation to improve the world around them.

Leaders School relies upon a perpetually-changing but time-tested model of outdoor adventure-education to push kids to explore their physical and mental limits, all the while maintaining a fun and supportive atmosphere that emphasizes “Challenge by Choice”. The two one-week programs are divided by age group between middle school and high school, and are primarily run at the Bangor Y’s Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan. At the core of the Leaders programming, however, are its “Challenge Days” expeditions that take campers all over the state. Young leaders can paddle canoes or kayaks along Moosehead Lake and the Penobscot or St. Croix rivers, sea kayak in Casco Bay, mountain bike through Acadia National Park, go rock climbing in Clifton, or hike Mt. Bigelow or Katahdin. Through introspection and experiential learning in a safe but challenging outdoor environment, leaders learn about themselves while gaining an appreciation for Maine’s natural treasures.

While at Leaders School, teens are challenged by Low and High Ropes Course elements to strengthen self image and build team skills. In addition to more standard classes such as archery, riflery and orienteering, leaders can also participate in Traveling Minstrels (music), Teen Talk (discussions about issues that affect youth), and Energy Infusion Theatre (performing arts). Campers build communication skills, develop teamwork, learn the dynamics of a group, discover themselves and shape goals for the future. The Bangor YMCA Leaders School program has graduated more than 4,200 young leaders in its 41 year history. The relationships and skills they build at Leaders School remain a part of their lives forever.

THE BANGOR YMCA WILDERNESS CENTER AT CAMP JORDAN offers so many choices all summer long, and the common thread is that every program will bring incredible growth, skills, friendship, and fun. Set on a 200 acre campus along the shores of Branch Lake in the beautiful Maine wilderness, our Sleep Away Camp, Adventure Seekers, and Leaders School give boys, girls, and teens of all ages and interests a sense of adventure, belonging, and purpose. These programs allow a child to progress and grow each year in our specially designed age appropriate adventures. Our goal is to partner with parents throughout their child’s life.

The Bangor YMCA’s Wilderness Center provides an idyllic group of resources in which to explore opportunities for personal growth and the enhancement of outdoor skills. The bedrock of our philosophy focuses on the value of experiential learning and encourages self-discovery through the wonders of the Maine environment.

The Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan has been fostering friendships, changing lives, and creating leaders for 106 years. We have established traditions and purposeful programming that encourages character building and leadership skills through the core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. Everyone is encouraged to take these life lessons home and contribute to their own families and communities.

Our programs are formulated to reflect the appropriate challenges of each stage of child development. As youth grow and gain a sense of comfort within our programs, they are encouraged to try new activities and new programs to gain a sense of challenge and mastery. Often children who begin with our Sleep Away Camp rise through the ranks, challenging themselves physically on Adventure Seekers expeditions as they grow older, moving on to our LIT and CIT programs, and capping each summer as a teenager with the Leaders School experience. Our programs for older teens bridge the gap between finding one’s personal strength and being a responsible member of a home community. Our Wilderness Center’s camper diversity brings this conversation globally and fosters discussions among tomorrow’s leaders from around the world.

The cabin group is the heart of our program, and we have recently made our cabin groups smaller to foster a closer bond between counselors and cabin-mates. Cabins eat together during each meal, participate in cabin challenges together, and spend “embers”, a time of reflection, sharing their day around a candle every night before bed. Veteran campers think of camp as their second home, a place where they feel appreciated, accepted for who they are, and at peace with themselves. It is our goal that every child develops this sense of connection with our community and our program.

ACCREDITATION: We are accredited by the American Camp Association, ensuring that we hold ourselves to the highest industry standards. The camp complies with all regulations of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

At the Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan, we pride ourselves on providing a staff that live out the YMCA core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. Every staff person receives extensive training, preparing them to provide the best possible physical and emotional environment for your child. All counselors are First Aid and CPR certified, and we employ two live-in health professionals and have an MD on call for reference to ensure that every camper’s medical needs are met at all times. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker visits us regularly to communicate with staff about their campers’ experiences and challenges.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LEADERS SCHOOL
The Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan's Leaders School is one of the most profound leadership development programs in the Northeast.

Through group problem-solving competitions, intense physical challenges, unique traditions, and guided reflection, Leaders School helps shape teens into leaders. This is a pedal-to-the-metal week of excitement, formulated by experts in the field of experiential learning and group development. Leaders are pushed to their limits, encouraged to “slay their dragons”, and make connections from their Leaders School experience to their everyday lives. Graduates of this program become charged with a greater sense of self-worth, purpose, and obligation to improve the world around them.

Leaders School relies upon a perpetually-changing but time-tested model of outdoor adventure-education to push kids to explore their physical and mental limits, all the while maintaining a fun and supportive atmosphere that emphasizes “Challenge by Choice”. The two one-week programs are divided by age group between middle school and high school, and are primarily run at the Bangor Y’s Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan. At the core of the Leaders programming, however, are its “Challenge Days” expeditions that take campers all over the state. Young leaders can paddle canoes or kayaks along Moosehead Lake and the Penobscot or St. Croix rivers, sea kayak in Casco Bay, mountain bike through Acadia National Park, go rock climbing in Clifton, or hike Mt. Bigelow or Katahdin. Through introspection and experiential learning in a safe but challenging outdoor environment, leaders learn about themselves while gaining an appreciation for Maine’s natural treasures.

While at Leaders School, teens are challenged by Low and High Ropes Course elements to strengthen self image and build team skills. In addition to more standard classes such as archery, riflery and orienteering, leaders can also participate in Traveling Minstrels (music), Teen Talk (discussions about issues that affect youth), and Energy Infusion Theatre (performing arts). Campers build communication skills, develop teamwork, learn the dynamics of a group, discover themselves and shape goals for the future. The Bangor YMCA Leaders School program has graduated more than 4,200 young leaders in its 41 year history. The relationships and skills they build at Leaders School remain a part of their lives forever.

LIT/CIT
The Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan's LIT and CIT programs culminate the Sleep Away Camp experience. They provide teens with a strong set of skills they can use as future camp counselors and leaders in their communities. Our teen leadership development programs are some of the most comprehensive of their kind. Sixteen year olds begin with a two-week LIT program, which focuses on skill acquisition, team-building, personal development, goal setting, and community service. The CIT program is geared toward 17 year olds who aspire to work in childcare and continue as a leader at camp. During this three week program, participants learn the skills needed to care for children in a camp setting, develop interpersonal relationships, and work alongside members of the camp staff. Additionally, CITs will earn certifications in CPR and First Aid.

Many LIT and CIT participants were former campers who return to become volunteers and staff members, thus providing the legacy of energy and talent that has preserved more than 106 years of Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan tradition.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available to Maine families. All families must apply by May 1, 2014.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan facilitates corporate retreats, offers corporate, private, and wedding facility rentals, and guides a plethora of outdoor adventure programs for adults and youth through the year. More information can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.bangory.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates & Fees are most easily viewed at the following web adress: Our Camp Website Link: www.bangory.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently seeking Adventure Seekers Trip Leaders (must be 21+ to apply), a Waterfront Director (must be 21+ to apply), Sous Chefs & Prep Cooks (must be 18+ to apply), and a Health Officer (RN, LNP, PA, DO, MD, EMT 2+).

All inquiries can be sent to mrobshaw[AT]bangory.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Modin has summer job openings for both General Counselors and Specialists. Camp Modin is looking for motivated, energetic, positive, and caring individuals to join our staff for this summer! Many of our staff, from a variety of majors, have been able to get internship credit through their schools. We provide great salaries, as well as housing, laundry, and meals for the summer. Come to Camp Modin to have the best summer of your life!

Our General Counselors supervise campers throughout the day at meals, at activities, and in the bunks! General Counselors get to experience all of the activities that we do at camp, with your campers! We are looking for both male and female general counselors to work with our campers, ages 7-16!

Our Specialists share their skills in a specific activity with all of the campers at the camp, who rotate through our activities. They also get involved with the campers in the bunks at meal times, in the evenings, and on trips. Some activity areas include:
- Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Floor Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, Pickleball, Gymnastics 
- Water Activities: Swim Instruction, Waterski, Wakeboarding, Tubing, Kneeboarding, Paddleboarding, Canoe/Kayaking, Sailing
- Creative Arts: Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Guitar, Drums, Theater, Nature, Dance
- Adventure: High Ropes Course, Climbing Tower, Camping, Outdoor Adventure

Dates: 
June 17th, 2024 - August 11th, 2024, though some specialty staff come earlier for specialized training. 

Visit our website to fill our an application today! Our Camp Website Link: www.modin.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our brand new, modern facility includes a 9400 SF lakefront dining hall; centrally located office and health center; creative studios for culinary, computers, radio, arts and crafts, and fine arts; indoor gymnastics pavilion along with dance and fitness studios, new hard surface tennis, basketball, and hockey courts; two all-purpose fields for soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey; softball field; ropes and adventure course; in-ground swimming pool; and 2000 feet of lakefront along East Pond for swimming and boating.

The brand new camper cabins sleep 11 campers and 3 counselors and include an entryway mud room, private bedside drawer, and hanging space, in-cabin bathrooms with three private showers, ample lofted storage space, tons of natural light through a big picture window, and a back door leading to a private cabin "backyard."

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Somerset program is designed to provide campers with fun and opportunity through a balance of elective activities, bunk activities, intracamp and intercamp competitions, day and overnight trips, community service projects, special events, and a comprehensive evening program that allows campers to display their talents, relax in the peacefulness of camp, or just be downright silly.

Our broad range of activities allows campers to hone existing skills in the areas they are most passionate about and challenge themselves to try something new for the very first time. The comprehensive program provides opportunities for individual growth and achievement, and teaches virtues that can be learned only as part of a team and through healthy competition.

Somerset’s scheduling system ensures that each camper has a well-rounded day filled with time in or on the water, on the fields, and engrossed in a creative activity. Younger campers have a more structured schedule, guaranteeing exposure to everything Somerset has to offer. As campers mature, they’ll have more choices in their schedules, so they can spend more time doing what they love most.

Our goal is for your daughter to return home with greater self-confidence, stronger bonds with her peers, and an increased ability to manage pressure and live a happy, healthy, and inspired life.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: As a new camp, we are currently enrolling up to age 13. Our leadership program will launch in approximately three summers as we grow one age group per year.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please call for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother/Daugther takes place every summer beginning on the last day of camp (Friday) until Sunday.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Campers and staff will gather annually for reunions, service projects, ski trips, theater outings, and more. Campers can also engage online through book clubs and video chats.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
FULL SOMER

JUNE 22 - AUGUST 10

Enroll by Dec 1: $10,800

Enroll by Feb 1: $11,500

After Feb 1: $12,950

HALF SOMER

JUNE 22 – JULY 16 / JULY 17 – AUGUST 10

Enroll by Dec 1: $6,500

Enroll by Feb 1: $6,900

After Feb 1: $7,650

SHORT SOMER

JULY 17 – JULY 31

Enroll by Dec 1: $3,800

Enroll by Feb 1: $4,000

After Feb 1: $4,500

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Positions available for cabin counselors, activity specialists, nurses, office and support staff. Apply online at: Our Camp Website Link: somerset.campintouch.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Gould Academy Summer Programs makes use of our beautiful campus facilities. Our campus has three separate dormitories, dining hall, auditorium, campus store, athletic fields, field house with indoor skate park, basketball court and state of the art weight room. Our location in the western mountains of Maine provides ample outdoor adventure opportunities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: On our summer program webpage, take a tour of the IDEAS Center with camp facilitator and program director Sara Shifrin ’88, who was inducted into the Maine State Librarian’s Hall of Excellence as a STEAM Leader.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: College intern program

OTHER CAMP INFO: SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30 am Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Session 1
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Session 2
3:15 pm – 5:00 pm Afternoon Activity (such as swimming, hiking, canoeing, outdoor sports)
5:30 pm Dinner
6:00 pm 8:00 pm Evening Activity (movie night, campfire, etc.)
9:30 pm In rooms and lights out

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 9 – July 14, 2017 Girls Ages 10-15, Cost: $850. For more information, visit: Our Camp Website Link: gouldacademy.org