Best Maine Sports Camps Summer 2025-26 Directory

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 the finest facilities. Our camp nestled on a mountain lake setting. We feature a new dining hall, a lakeside lodge with working fireplace for campers to enjoy. 7 tennis courts, two basketball courts, hockey rink, culinary arts building, 2 soccer fields, 3 par golf, 2 baseball fields, gymnastics pavilion, performing arts center, beach volley ball, art cabin, outdoor adventure zone featuring rock climbing, high and low ropes, zip line, climbing wall and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Wekeela is a safe, fun, nurturing environment in a bucolic mountain lake setting in the beautiful state of Maine. Core components include water skiing, tennis, outdoor adventure, land and water sports, creative, performing and culinary arts. An Outdoor Adventure tripping program also offered. Campers may cycle in Acadia National Park, explore Bar Harbor, climb Mt. Katahdin, navigate the rapids of the Kennebec River or camp out under the infinite Maine starlit sky.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT program for 16 year old's. Features community service, overnight trips and much more. Contact us for more details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for complete information.
2017 Summer Options
First Session June 23 – July 22
Second Session July 23 – August 11
Three Two Week Rookie Camp (first time camper) June 23 – July 8, July 8-July 22 and July 23-Aug 5th
Full Season June 23 – August 11

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer Camp Jobs Available: Specialist in waterski, watersports, tennis, land sports, creative, culinary and performing arts, outdoor adventure. Also bunk counselors. Nursing staff.

CAMP FACILITIES: Boys aged 7 to 15 enjoy swimming in pristine Lake McWain, mastering new skills, and playing games on the fields with sweeping views of the Oxford Hills Maine. Boys live in cosy whitewashed cabins where cooperation is key. Our motto, "Help The Other Fellow," becomes a way of life for all.

Birch Rock provides a nurturing place where boys can truly enjoy boyhood, disconnect from the electronic world, and reconnect to the natural wonders of life.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Birch Rock Community is distinguished by the many campers and counselors (3 to 1 ratio) who return each year, and even for decades. Birch Rockers are committed to being the finest mentors and passing on our values and cherished traditions to generations of campers to come.

Birch Rock celebrates the character development of its campers. Our motto Help the Other Fellow is the foundation of our community.

Birch Rock's mission is to build self-confidence and character in its boys.

A proud and accredited member of the American Camp Association and active partner with Maine Summer Camps.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Birch Rock’s Senior Camper and Counselor-In-Training programs provide opportunities for a selective group of young gentlemen to contribute to the positive growth and development of the camp community and cultivation of future leadership. Each summer, we accept individuals who demonstrate promise, champion civility, and have a sincere passion for the values of building community.

A Senior Camper (ages 15-16) typically returns to Birch Rock eager for a summer experience with a capstone of advanced achievement in one or two activities – i.e. swimming the Whale, a mastery in primitive skill development or target sports, or any activity he wishes to achieve with exceptional excellence. Additionally, he and his peers work together in mentoring younger campers who are new to Birch Rock and need a “BRC Buddy” to help adjust to residential camping. Senior Campers are learning to lead and are the ultimate role-models of the camp. They provide community service inside and outside of the camp, lead by example in terms of daily chores – i.e. inspection, table set-up, servicing at meal time, and all camp activity events.

A Counselor-In-Training, CIT (age 17) is still classified as a camper, but has limited apprentice-leadership roles working with children. A CIT will experience a variety of life-long learning skill sets including: fostering his communication skills, conflict resolution, time management and learning when you need to ask for additional support. CITs receive specific training and certification in basic first-aid, CPR, American Red Cross Lifeguarding, fundamental counseling skills in cabin management and activity skill planning. Successful CIT candidates often become Birch Rock Camp’s strongest counselors because they have demonstrated the genuine passion to give back to the community, and make their own mark in support of our motto: Help the Other Fellow. Moreover, CITs develop life skills of parenting, team-work, listening and helping themselves and each other to feel more confident and comfortable as future camp leaders.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a need-based financial scholarship. For more information, please fill out the request info form on our website or email birchrock[AT]birchrock.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Join us for FAMILY CAMP 2020 • August 20 – 24, 2020

Are you ready to enjoy the beautiful Maine sunsets? Swim, canoe, and sail around Lake McWain? Relax with a book under the birch trees? Taste some delicious Maine Lobster? Why should campers have all the fun? This summer camp in Maine, is the perfect retreat! Birch Rock’s Family Camp in Waterford Maine is just the right recipe for August relaxation and recreation! After the campers leave, Birch Rock Family Camp comes to life…giving ANY family the chance to experience the adventure and fun of the Maine woods, by the lake. You can enjoy camp life in group activities or just do your own thing! Each family member may sign up for daily activity offerings which are facilitated by Birch Rock’s talented staff.

For more information, please fill out the request info form on our website or email birchrock[AT]birchrock.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our daily program offers the right balance of structure and free choice – as well as the perfect blend of energetic fun, quiet concentration on tasks and relaxing downtime including in our unique library.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Rates range $4000-$9000. Please visit birchrock.org/dates-rates/ for more details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have many assorted roles at camp from Camp Counselors to Administrators, Cooks and Kitchen Service, Librarians and Tutors, Trip Leaders, Maintenance Crew, and Camp Medical Staff. If you have an interest in working at Birch Rock in any of these positions, please fill out the request info form on our website or email birchrock[AT]birchrock.org to find out what positions we have available before you fill out our online application.

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 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: 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: Please visit our website to check out our camp facilities!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: No two girls are alike, why should their summers be? Camp Kippewa is a unique all-girls overnight camp for ages 6 to 15. Girls select from a wide array of activities to create their own weekly schedule, participating in six activity blocks daily. The caring, nurturing ambiance at Camp Kippewa sets a girl at ease with who she is, giving her the confidence to make friends easily and feel comfortable about trying challenging new activities.

The Arts program offers over 20 disciplines of Fine Arts & Crafts and Dance & Theater.

Onsite horseback riding facilities host an unbeatable Equestrian program where campers can ride daily.

Lake Cobbosseecontee is the perfect setting for top-notch Water Sports instruction in waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking.

Our program also offers a variety of Land Sports including our popular tennis program, gymnastics, soccer, softball, lacrosse and more. Campers enjoy the natural setting of Maine with ocean sailing trips, beach days, wilderness hikes and canoe trips. Our brother camp, Camp Cobbossee, is just 1 mile down the road. Siblings see each other weekly through brother/sister lunches and shared special events such as Carnival.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp in August

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for session dates and fees.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for qualified counselor applicants in all program areas. Learn more at Our Camp Website Link: kippewa.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have docks for swimming, sailing, canoeing and water-skiing on Sand Pond. Our fields support a variety of sports a climbing wall and an adventure challenge course with low and high ropes elements and a zip line. Our horseback riding facilities include two riding rings, pastures, and a barn, home to the 10 – 12 horses that spend the summer with us. Our creative arts facilities include our Arts & Crafts building, overlooking the lake, with studios for ceramics, jewelry and enameling, and drawing and painting, a dance practice room with mirrors and a ballet barre, and the Helen Herz Cohen (HHC) Playhouse for our musical theater program. Indoor events are held at the HHC or in the Ark, our second indoor program space.

The Main House is in the center of camp. This is home to our dining room, administrative offices and recreation porch – ping pong anyone? On rainy days the stone fireplace in the Main House living room gives campers a place to quietly read and drink hot chocolate. Our camp craft facility, where we pack gear and food for our wilderness trip program, is located adjacent to the Main House. Camper cabins are located in a horseshoe around a pine-needled knoll called the Grove. They are situated close to the Main House and the Health Center. From the lower tier of the camper cabins the view of the lake and the cry of loons at night, provide authentic Maine memories.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Walden’s founding values are respect, trust, consideration, and cooperation. These guiding principles involve respecting and supporting each other and always trying our best. Each day campers participate in five activities where girls are scheduled to try everything. In addition campers participate in an extensive trip program, team sports (color war,) many special events and cherished traditions. Campers are encouraged to develop skills and competence while they cultivate a strong sense of self, independence, and integrity. Waldenites live for the fun, friendships, and new experiences that each summer brings. The entire experience is what makes Walden a special place.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Rookie Program, which will be held July 22.-24, 2019, is the perfect opportunity for prospective campers and their mothers to experience Camp Walden. You will be given a
campsister (an older Walden camper who will make sure you have an amazing experience, and together you will participate in camp activities, go on a local hike, eat in the Dining Room and sleep in a camp bunk. Email us for registration information, walden[AT]campwalden.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Opens: Friday, June 21, 2019 Visiting Days: Saturday, July 20 or Sunday, July 221, 2019 Camp Closes: Friday, August 9, 2019 Tuition: $11500 A four-week option is available on a limited basis for first time campers only.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you are at least 18 years old and have attended one year of college or university, love working with children and being outdoors we would be interested in talking with you about joining our camp staff.  All of our staff teach skills in one of our camp activities and live and support a bunk of campers.  Please complete our online staff application, Our Camp Website Link: waldenme.campintouch.com,  and we will be in touch.  

CAMP FACILITIES: visit our website

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: visit our website

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Meadow View is also a full service horse boarding facility year round in addition to an extensive lesson program. We also offer day camp activities during school vacation weeks. Call Tamara to inquire on dates.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for dates and registration info.....click on our "Services" tab. Weeks fill up quickly !!!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are now hiring barn staff.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

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.

CAMP FACILITIES: Updated Cabins with electricity and bathrooms in the bunk, 15,000 sq ft indoor sports complex, Arts and, Crafts Center, Dining hall, Pristine Lake.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Athletic and creative diversity distinguishes the Manitou program. With a choice of more than 40 learning areas, every camper can find a place in which he will experience success.

Manitou promotes team building through inter-camp competition and intra-camp activities called College League and Color War. For boys who prefer individual activities, Manitou offers a variety of programs for instruction, discovery and fun.

Camp Manitou was founded in 1947 and is home to many second and third generation campers.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father-Son Weekend:August 14th-16th, 2020

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: MLK Weekend Ski Trip to Mt Snow, VT
Spring Break Disney (FL) Trip
MLB Games across 8 cities in April/May

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.campmanitou.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For more information about jobs at Camp Manitou, visit: http:// Our Camp Website Link: www.campmanitou.com and click on the staff section.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities are exceptional. We have 2 soccer/lacrosse fields, 2 outdoor and 1 indoor basketball court, an 8400 sq ft indoor arena, hockey rink, 2 baseball fields and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers that come to Cobbossee enjoy sports and also want to enjoy the Maine outdoors.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer 2014 Tuition and Date Information:

$6395.00 all inclusive

Session 1: June 26th - July 20th
Session 1: Parent's Visiting Day: July 20th

Session 2: July 23rd - August 16th
Session 2: Parent's Visiting Day: August 16th

ALL INCLUSIVE TUITION INCLUDES:

Ground transportation from scheduled departure points and airports (up to $250 value) INCLUDED
Canteen ($200 value) INCLUDED
Trips including Acadia Climbing, Whitewater Rafting, Acadia Overnight, Camden Overnight, etc. (up to $400 value) INCLUDED
Linens, Towels and Laundry ($150 value) INCLUDED

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 SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We never elave any child on the dock that wants to learn to sail.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June-August

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: 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: 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: Campers stay in dorm style housing with councilors, with meals in a central dining hall. Swimming, canoeing and kayaking are available at our lake front. We have 8 house keeping cabins available along with 6 motel rooms for adult guest and families. RV and tent sites are also available.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our programing is for families as well as youth. We have separate activities for youth and the adults. See our web site for more info.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Adult camps.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our season begins May 20 with a pastors conference. Our camping season begins June 21- 22, with a Ladies Retreat and ends with a Fall Foliage Weekend Oct 11 - 14.

Please see our website for our different youth camps and dates.

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 PROGRAM INFO: In addition to having a great time playing sports, children will develop social interaction and communication skills. All sports are developed through a series of games and activities designed to ensure learning and most importantly: fun, fun, fun!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp sessions and fees vary depending on the camp. For more information, visit Our Camp Website Link: ussportsinstitute.com for more information

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: Each SAT Prep Plus program is a two week experience, with 18 hours of SAT prep work and another eight hours of practice tests. In the morning, participants focus on their SAT work in partnership with The Princeton Review and their SAT Fundamentals course.

In the afternoon, campers are off to pursue their passions on the field, trails, or neighboring waterways. At the heart of each program is Gould’s commitment to developing the whole person through meaningful personal relationships. That is why Gould’s advisory system is built into every camp experience, where each student has an advisor or mentor throughout his or her stay.

The result is a summer experience where you grow as a person and a test taker.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: College intern program

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 16 – August 28, 2015 (11th & 12th Graders) Cost: $1900

CAMP FACILITIES: Tapawingo is a natural setting. Acres of open fields surrounded by towering pine trees, a pristine waterfront and the White Mountains all make for a cohesive and fun environment.

Our facilities include:
+ Bunks
+ Horse Barn
+ Junior Lodge - Dance/Aerobic Studio
+ Main Lodge - Dining Hall, Recreation Room (which doubles as our theater), Ping Pong Room
+ Office
+ Outdoor: an archery range, 6 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, a bouldering wall, a high & low ropes course, a softball field, 2 volleyball courts, a gymnastics platform, 2 riding ring, trails for running/riding/hiking
+ Studio Arts Room - kiln, photo lab, general work area

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Carrying on a tradition of high standards since its founding in 1919, Tapawingo is known as one of the country’s finest private, independent camps for girls.

The value of the camp experience is extremely important at Tapawingo. Next to safety, our primary goal is that each camper return home at the end of the summer feeling better about herself. We know that campers will have tons of fun, learn wonderful skills in their activities, and make lifelong friends. But above all, we know that it is at Tapawingo where they will learn how to be leaders, how to be true friends, and how to be themselves. Tapawingo is a safe place for the development of character and values: judgment, personal responsibility, and independence.

We provide encouragement, encouragement and more encouragement – to assure that each girl develops independence and self-confidence. We do not award trophies for the best athlete or best camper. Any camper may sign up to be on a Tapawingo team; she does not need to try out. We are a cheering and singing kind of place, where a child strives to do her very best.

Tapawingo’s call for fun and adventure is contagious – between 80 and 90 percent of our kids come back to Tapawingo, year after year, and many bring their friends. Tradition is a cornerstone of our camp. Many Tapawingo campers are second-generation campers, and some are third.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full Season
Dates: June 29 – August 16, 2014
Camp Fee: $10,800

Half Season
Dates: June 29 – July 28, 2014
Camp Fee: $6,800
or
Dates: July 28 – August 16, 2014
Camp Fee: $5,400

For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.camptapawingo.com

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.

CAMP FACILITIES: All camps travel and stay in commercial campsites or park campgrounds.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp opened in 2000.

• All staff are PCIA or AMGA certified Climbing Instructors
• All staff are Wilderness First Responders or greater
• Most leaders have degrees related to outdoor leadership

We spend approximately 35 days providing extensive additional training in climbing instruction, medical care, van safety, canoeing and backpacking skills, natural history, cooking and nutrition, group dynamics, camper mental health, group activities, and Leave No Trace practices prior to the start of camp.

Our philosophy is that with passion and motivation, anything is possible. We want youth to love being outside.

RockPro I Camp - ages 9 - 13, Day or Overnight options. Fundamentals and group fun.
RockPro II Camp - ages 13 - 18. Overnight Climbing Fundamentals and group fun.
RockPro III Camp - ages 13 - 18. Sport Climbing focus - camps also in NH and Quebec and group fun.
RockPro IV ages 13 - 18. Multi-pitch climbing and learning to lead climb and group fun.

Multi-Sport Outdoor Adventure Camps - ages 13 - 18 and ages 9 - 13. paddle, climb, hike, kayak, rappel, cave. Do it all at these camps.

Mountain Monkeys Rock Climbing and Adventure Weeks. A mix of activities with a focus on climbing for ages 6 - 9.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: No child left inside! Circumstances are different for everyone. We ask those who can afford to pay for camp to please do so. Acadia Mountain Guides offers options to those who want to attend camp but might not have the financial means.

Option 1. Camper sends us a letter in their own words on why they want to come to camp and the parent or guardian should send an accompanying letter stating what they can contribute to camp. We seek to find sponsors to support this program.

Option 2. REENO Foundation. This is a scholarship program honoring Nick Ruschmeyer, one of our former camp leaders who died from cancer recently. He did a lot in his short life. Per Nick’s choice, AMG is one of four benefactors of his foundation’s funds. Our campers can apply for a scholarship to attend.

Option 3: Many businesses and organizations offer financial assistance for camp. Often, all you have to do is ask. Here are some ideas. Your church or synagogue may have a fund. If the camper’s parent(s) or grandparent(s) served or are serving in the military, there may be funds available for camp through veteran’s groups. Other civic organizations and clubs, sororities, and fraternities, may have available funds.

Option 4: An example of the above:
The Lee Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides up to $300 in summer camp scholarships to children of Atlantic Acceptance and Maine Auto Credit customers. Deadline April 30th.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer rock climbing programs to individuals and families throughout the spring, summer and fall. A great way to try out climbing and explore the vertical world.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Backcountry Ski Camp in February Vacation week.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps begin June 20 and run to August 20. Come for a week or combine camps to spend as many weeks as you like.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Employment Opportunities

Single Pitch Climbing and Adventure Trip Leader positions.

Our Camp Website Link: acadiamountainguides.com

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: 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: Some sites are at schools or in community centers where we have grassy playgrounds with large outdoor areas, classrooms, and gymnasiums. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos and videos.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In 1999, I was directing science camps for the Children’s Museum of Maine and had taught science at Scarborough Middle School and Westbrook College and was (and still am) a docent at the Portland Museum of Art. I told my family I wanted to create experiences for children that melded my love of science with my passion for art. My husband replied: “Science and art—sounds like Leonardo DaVinci!” Certified teachers collaborated
with me to develop a science and arts curriculum with theme-based programs and The DaVinci Experience was born!

At DaVinci Experience camps, whether it’s dinosaurs, drawing or building catapults, your children will follow their passions or discover new ones. They’ll make friends with children who may attend their local school or be visiting from another state or country. Campers will find mentors who inspire them to try new things and they’ll have the opportunity to explore new themes each week.

Mature, experienced teachers lead small groups of similar aged campers. Our low camper to staff ratio allows your children to fully participate in hands-on science activities, art projects and outdoor games. Their experiences are enriched by meeting guests from the community, as diverse as doctors and veterinarians to dancers and African drummers.

At DaVinci Experience we are building an inclusive community of learners and we would love to have your family join us!

Judy Crosby
Founder and Director
DaVinci Experience

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Program for 13-15 year olds at all sites. Adolescents develop leadership skills under the supervision of a DaVinci Experience mentor. CIT's assist senior staff with art and science activities and games. They participate in staff training that includes child development, CPR and basic first aid, and more. Applications may be printed from the website and a personal interview with the camp director is required.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We are in two towns in Maine:
FALMOUTH: Mason Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105

CUMBERLAND: Tuttle Rd., Cumberland ,ME 04021

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our summer camp sessions are weekly from June 26 through August 25th. Each week is a different theme and campers may register for one week, multiple weeks or the whole summer. Half day sessions are available for 4-7 yr. olds, Full day (9 am- 3 pm) sessions for 5-13 yr. olds, and Extended Day is available at our Falmouth site.

Themes include Emergency Vet, Space Camps, Making Impressionist Art, Making Maine Art, Ancient Greece, Making Music, Inventors' Workshop, Jurassic Giant-all about Dinosaurs, Eyeballs & Goo-What's Inside You, Ocean Commotion, Amazing Africa, Sea Pirates,Crime Lab, Rainforest, Sharks & Volcanoes, Castles, Flight, and more!

Tuition ranges from $185-$285 per week. Please visit our website for complete information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire experienced, certified teachers, as well as college and high school students who have a strong interest in science and/or  art to assist them.

We are a day camp and do NOT provide summer housing.

Please refer to our website's Employment page for details and an application form.

CAMP FACILITIES: All campers live in cabins with an average of 14 other children/youth and 2 counselors in each of the cabins. Bathrooms are located in the cabins with shower houses nearby. Boys and girls live in separate sections of camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our campers learn that people care about them and that honesty, consideration and fair play are real. We emphasize participation rather than winning and aim to strengthen campers’ self-esteem and resilience. Each child is facilitated to recognize, develop and increase his/her own abilities and learns to use those abilities to address challenges he/she faces. We treat each child equally while also recognizing that every child is unique.

Traditional Overnight Camp program is for campers ages 8-13 who have an option to attend one or two of our TWO-WEEK sessions (please see the Summer 2015 Schedule). The goals for each of the activities are to create an intentional experience through age specific, life-skills oriented, programming. Each program is educational so our campers learn important life skills (such as tolerance, respect, leadership, etc.) while having fun.

Agassiz Village traditional daily activities include but are not limited to: instructional and recreational swimming, arts & crafts, nature and outdoor living skills, sports and fitness, drama, dance, high and low ropes courses, canoeing and others. All of these programs are developed and lead by qualified and experienced instructors. Each camper group will go through at least five different scheduled activities every day during their session with each day ending with a different evening activity that will range from small group (cabin) activities to all camp events and celebrations. Through these every day programs as well as special/theme days and events we strive to provide a well-rounded experience for each of our campers that is fun and meaningful.

Teen Advancement Program (TAP) is a unique opportunity that offers more advanced programming and growth opportunities for our older campers. It is for those campers who are 14+ years old. It is an intentional two-week program focused on teen leadership skills development and community service. The first week of the session will focus on various leadership topics and skills like: group building, goal setting, teamwork, tolerance and compromise, integrity, role modeling, community service, etc. The second week will focus on service and learning projects. Campers in this program will also enjoy more responsibility and choice in the traditional A.V. camp experiences like swimming, canoeing, dance, sports, evening and other activities as part of the overall Agassiz Village community. The goal of this program is to raise our camper self-identity and awareness and develop specific leadership skills and values through purposeful experiential education to fulfill our mission: Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Internship for Staff Training, Education, and Placement (INSTEP) is a 4-week, tuition free program for a select group of 16-17 year old teens seeking hands-on leadership skills development and potential future employment with Agassiz. Each candidate is required to apply for the position and is interviewed prior to their selection. Two weeks of training focus on general leadership and job skills development. During these weeks participants engage in a set of hands-on workshops on teamwork, group forming and dynamics, conflict management skills, leadership styles, and career and college workshops. Additionally, they actively participate and lead various activities.

We will also have a college admissions officer from University of Southern Maine do a ‘Dean For A Day’ workshop. This interactive workshop focuses on college application importance and assessment by looking at a number of actual applications and discussing their strong and weak points. This provides an opportunity for the 16-17 year old participants to look at the realities of college applications and what they need to start focusing on in order to successfully get into the college of their choice. The other two weeks participants work as Jr. Counselors and program assistants.

As Jr. Counselors they assist a Agassiz Cabin Counselor with the day-to-day activities of a cabin group and live together with the group for a week. All participants who successfully complete the program will receive a scholarship, the amount based on their performance, to be used to further their education and leadership opportunities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available to all through sliding scale financial aid rates (posted on our website). Session rates start at $125 and depend on family's annual income and household size.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer 2018

Session 1
Monday, July 2 - Session Pick-Up
Friday, July 13 - Session Drop-Off

Session 2
Monday, July 16 - Session Pick-Up
Friday, July 27 - Session Drop-Off

Session 3
Monday, July 30 - Session Pick-Up
Friday, August 10 - Session Drop-Off

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Available Jobs Include:
Cabin Counselors - Ages 18+
High / Low Ropes Instructor - Ages 19+
Dance Instructor - Ages 19+
Arts & Crafts Instructor - Ages 19+
Sports Program instructor - Ages 19+
Kitchen Assistants/Dishwashers - Ages 17+
Program Director - Ages 21+
Waterfront Director - Ages 21+
Assistant Waterfront Director - 20+