Best Maine Art Camps Summer 2025 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: 30 cabins for boys and girls, complete and uniquely designed junior golf and tennis training facility with 6 holes, 9 courts, three different surfaces, 300 yard covered driving range, full waterfront, pontoon boat, ski boats, canoes, kayaks, waterskiing, basketball, soccer, theater, music etc.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Golf, Tennis and Camp. The best of both worlds. Certified PGA and USGA Recognized facility, LPGA Foundation Recognized as "one of the countries top Junior Golf Program, Sports Illustrated names us BEST Golf and BEST Tennis Camp in America.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial Scholarships available

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp and handicap accessible

OTHER CAMP INFO: You Will Love What We Do Here and You Will Improve - Guaranteed.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see website for details, at Our Camp Website Link: golfcamp.com

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

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.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: 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: Dining Hall that seats all campers and staff. Dance Studio. 9 Art Shops including, Video, Photo and Silver Jewelry. 18 tennis courts (6 clay and 12 all weather) with 6 lit for night play. 3 Basketball Courts. Indoor Climbing Wall. Gymnasium including a Tumble Track and Uneven Bars. Softball Diamond. Field Hockey and Lacrosse Fields. 2 Soccer Fields. Archery Range. Golf Range and Putting Green. Outdoor Living Facilities including High and Low Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, Free Standing Boulder Climbing Wall. Expansive Waterfront including Sail, Water Ski, Swim, Canoe, Kayak Stand Up Paddle Board. Volleyball Courts. Gaga Court. Badminton Area. Kickball Diamond. Horse Barn and Riding Arenas. Theatre. Camper Cabins. To view our wonderful facilities, please enjoy our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.tripplakecamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tripp Lake Camp is a traditional, residential girls camp. Our unique summer program is designed to grow with each camper. In seven weeks girls will learn new activities and become part of our rich tradition. We have a diverse program that focuses on creating a well rounded camper. Whether performing in the theatre, playing sports, scaling a climbing wall, or water-skiing for the first time, there are activities for every camper to enjoy. Our daily schedule allows campers to experience all aspects of camp. Campers select many activities while still having certain activities that the entire age group attends.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Tripp Lake Camp provides a nurturing environment that enhances our campers� sense of value and self-worth. We provide opportunities for girls to explore all facets of their personalities and encourage campers to take risks that expand their boundaries. Our goal is that by summer�s end, our campers will leave with greater confidence, self-reliance and resilience as they return home to face the pressures of their fast-paced world.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camper Arrival Day: June 23, 2017 Camper Departure Day: August 11, 2017

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking to have a fantastic summer teaching your favorite activity? Well look no further!

Tripp Lake Camp is located in Poland, Maine. Founded in 1911, Tripp Lake is considered one of the finest girls’ camps in the country. Our 7 week residential summer camp for girls ages 7 to 16 offers a broad array of team and individual sports, performing and visual arts, and outdoor living, in a fun and stimulating environment. We provide a range of opportunities for girls to challenge themselves, gain confidence and expand their horizons. Tripp Lake Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association. We are situated on 260 acres, with a mile of shorefront.

We are still looking for individuals to instruct:
Arts
Outdoor Living
Rock Climbing
Sports
Tennis
Theater
Waterski

Instructors must have the ability to work well with beginner to advanced campers. Please apply if you have experience and if you have a genuine interest in working with children.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

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 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 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: 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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: We are situated on a beautiful, private lake. We have a rock climbing tower, archery range, theater, art studios, a ceramics studio, indoor basketball courts, high and low ropes course, soccer field, baseball diamond, lacrosse field, 4 tennis courts, hiking and mountain biking trails, a chip and putt, and much more!

Our cabins are well-maintained, but still have a rustic fee. All cabins are equipped with screens and electricity. Most cabins have bathrooms. For the cabins without bathrooms, there are several central bath houses with hot and cold running water, sinks, toilets, and individual shower stalls.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: You can't go very far at Kingsley Pines without hearing a laugh or seeing a smile. Our summer camp is the place where your child learns to share, listen, work well with others, and is free to just be a kid.

Safe Surroundings
Our trained mature counselors have a genuine interest in and compassion for children. All counselors are screened and then carefully chosen to be positive role models. This safe surrounding nurtures and challenges each child so they can develop a higher level of self-confidence.

Enriching Environment
Our staff understands that a child first needs to feel secure before they will explore and try new things. Kingsley Pines' non-regimented sessions foster independence and give campers the responsibility of choosing all their own activities. Through daily interaction with fellow campers and staff, children learn to problem solve and help others. Camp gives them a true sense of who they are and how they can contribute to the community around them.

Friendships Forever
Living, laughing, and playing together connects our campers in ways that form lifelong friendships. Kingsley Pines is like a village where every camper feels comfortable, whether they are a first time or returning camper.

A Complete Camp Experience
Attending Kingsley Pines allows flexibility in planning your summer. Choose any of the three sessions and your child will have all the benefits of a whole camp experience.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp is designed to give all ages the opportunity to have as much fun as children have at Kingsley Pines Camp! There are a variety of options for families to be together and for adults and children to enjoy some time on their own.

To learn more, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.kingsleypines.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer four 2 or 3 week sessions to choose from.

For a list of current rates and dates, please go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.kingsleypines.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you are looking for a exciting and rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in child's life, then this is the place for you!

Counselors are the core of the camp staff. Candidates should be caring, enthusiastic and have a genuine concern for children. Counselors supervise, lead, guide, and live with 3-8 children. They also teach activities (see list below) These positions require maturity, creativity, and strong commitment to children. Candidates must be at least age 18 and have graduated from high school before January 1, 2017.

Benefits include:
- Room & board
- Laundry
- Competitive salary
- Staff lounge with Internet access
- Transportation for days off
- Beautiful location
- Delicious meals with Vegetarian option
- FUN!

To apply online go to: Our Camp Website Link: www.kingsleypines.com

For more information visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.kingsleypines.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
The Handwork Studio LLC is a kids' needle arts and fashion studio and camp. Our purpose is to pass down the tradition of teaching practical arts such as knitting, crocheting, hand and machine sewing, embroidery, quilting, fashion and crafts in a fun and relaxed environment.

Our staff is comprised of professional artists, instructors and skilled teachers, dedicated to making each student feel special. Our teaching philosophy is one that focuses on the students’ accomplishments. We will never criticize the student's work, but praise his or her efforts.

The Handwork Studio is designed to…
nurture its students
in a positive social environment
with a "Can Do" attitude
that fosters creativity
while learning lifetime skills.

The Result:
Making really cool projects with new friends while having Fun! Fun! Fun!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT Leadership Program started Summer 2016! Learn more here Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you believe a job is to inspire and create, smiles are a part of the uniform and don't mind occasionally getting tangled in thread we need to talk! The Handwork Studio is on the search for that ‘needle in a haystack’ to help us forge ahead on our mission to educate children in the needle-arts.

Qualified Candidates Must:
-- Be passionate, warm, caring and ultimately a happy person that will bring excitement to the classroom
-- Be high energy; able to sit on the floor and/or stand for an extended period of time
-- Enjoy crafting in one or more of the following skills: knitting, crocheting, machine and hand sewing, embroidery, etc. You do not need to be an expert. We will train you on our methods.
-- Enjoy working with children between the ages of 5-16 years
-- Possess infinite patience
-- Be neat and organized
-- Be willing to work generally Monday-Fridays (approx. 8:30-3:30) during the months of June, July and August. This schedule can vary slightly based on program and geographic location.

To be considered, interested applicants MUST complete an online application at Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com. Here you will find more details about our counselor positions and their applications.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a complete list of dates and fees please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.deepwoodfarm.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 12 beautiful camper cabins, outdoor pool, one mainstage 200 seat state of the art thrust theater, one outdoor amphitheater performance space, 3 professional quality rehearsal rooms, one outdoor rehearsal gazebo and a comfortable, well-maintained health center.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our mission is to produce high caliber theatrical performances in a nurturing, ensemble-based environment that supports each camper's individual artistry. Our campers put on fantastic shows, with people they grow to care very much about and respect even more. Every camper is an important piece of the production. We believe in compassion for others and passion for theater. We offer campers three weeks 'unplugged', where they can make great theater surrounded by nature, in the beautiful state of Maine. We seek to create an artistic haven for our campers and staff, free of external pressures.

Campers at Acting Manitou grow as both people and performers, developing confidence in themselves and important skills of collaboration and communication.

Acting Manitou was founded in 2003 by Tim Brownell and Steve Borowka. At the time, Tim and Steve were both teaching artists working for The McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ. During the summer, Steve worked as Theater Director for Camp Manitou, a boy's sports camp, while Tim split time directing for The Imagination Stage in Washington DC and running Middle Ground Theater, the day camp that he founded in Middlebury, Vermont. In the summer of 2003, Tim and Steve joined forces to found Acting Manitou and took up residence at the end of the summer at Camp Manitou.

During the first summer of operation, the program had 11 campers most of whom came from Vermont. The following summer the program doubled in size to 22, then 30 campers the summer after that. Its fourth summer of operation doubled again to 60 campers and its fifth summer, the last at Camp Manitou, enrolled 80 campers and produced five shows.

In the summer of 2008, Acting Manitou took up residence next door to Camp Manitou, at a brand-new performing arts campsite called Camp Eastwood. In planning the design of the new campsite's theater, Tim and Steve created a versatile and intimate thrust stage, capable of putting audience members in close contact with the performers, as well as offering directors a variety of opportunities for flexible staging. 2016 marks Acting Manitou's fourteenth summer of operation, having produced ten shows in 2015, with 140 campers and 40 staff.

These days, the actors perform for standing room only crowds of family, friends, and local residents of the Waterville community. The Acting Manitou mission: Be inspired Support and inspire others Challenge yourself creatively Be a good friend to all Work tirelessly on your performance Take care of yourself and others Commune with nature Fall in love with your play Make lifelong friends And take joy in all you do.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for campers entering 12th grade in high school. CIT campers participate in regular camp activities, including shows, and receives mentorship from staff as they prepare for college theater auditions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available through the Acting Manitou Scholarships Foundation

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Acting Manitou mission: Be inspired Support and inspire others Challenge yourself creatively Be a good friend to all Work tirelessly on your performance Take care of yourself and others Commune with nature Fall in love with your play Make lifelong friends And take joy in all you do.

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

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

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+

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: 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.

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: Maine Arts Camp is located on the campus of Colby College, an arts based liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine. Campers live in college dorms. The college has studios for the arts, film making, film photography, & dance, an on campus theater, a full commercial kitchen for our culinary program, tennis courts, a lake for kayaking/canoeing and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Maine Arts Camp is a small camp community, geared toward creative kids and teens. Our camp is an accepting and inclusive place where we discourage any type of cliques & bullying. Campers make friends with like-minded campers, have fun with typical camp evening activities, camp songs and camp fires, while receiving high level instruction from experienced teachers and professionals in their fields. Whether campers like the visual arts, performing arts, culinary arts, film making, film photography or just are looking for a non-competitive and accepting camp community, Maine Arts Camp is a place where they can fit in. With no team sports, Color War or any type of competition, campers can grow & gain independence in a community that meets their needs.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For returning 16 year old campers, we have a Senior Camper program.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We emphasize process over product, so the individual needs of each camper come before trying to put on an intricate show. With professional instruction, campers can learn skills & try new activities without the pressure they find elsewhere in life.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Rates & dates can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.maineartscamp.com

We offer two 2 week sessions. Each 2 week session has a beginning and an end. Campers can attend anywhere from 2-4 weeks, with camp running during the month of July.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are a small, private Waldorf school with two buildings on 5 acres of playgrounds and access to conservation woodlands behind us. We have climbing structures, tree houses, a woodworking yurt, and a zip line.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our 4 - 6 year olds camp is a small camp with a family feel. This summer we are pleased to offer 5 weeks of joyful outdoor play on our beautiful 5 acres of forest, fields, and playgrounds. The rhythm of our day takes into account the warmth of the summer season, with active mornings and quiet afternoons. Campers will enjoy forest walks, building fairy houses, picnics, and shady rest. Songs, crafts, and stories of the season will be shared daily with the children.

In our Circus Camp your child will learn: BALANCING!: balance beam, tight pipe, globe walking, stilts, unicycle JUGGLING! : scarves, bean bags, balls, clubs, rubber chickens, etc., but also diablo, flower sticks, spinning plates

CLOWNING! : gags, skits, etc. MAGIC! BUILDING! Set construction, costume design, etc.

These skills are taught to children according to age. Normally, unicycle, stilts, juggling balls and rubber chickens are only taught to children in Grades 4 and up.

At Fiber Arts Camp we will enjoy creating unique projects that include various handwork techniques including dyeing, printing, sewing, and more! Campers will be encouraged to express themselves and enjoy a creative and fun environment while completing their individual artworks. Sign up for one or all weeks of camp. We will offer different craft projects each week.

In our Backyard Science camp, we will spend an exciting week exploring the plants, animals, and insects that live all around us at Seacoast Waldorf School. We will use the power of observation to learn about our neighbors and discover how they make their homes, what they eat, and how they behave and grow. Microscopes, magnifiers, binoculars, and our own eyes will help us explore the sky, land, water, and even the soil beneath our feet. The week will include plenty of science experiments and crafts.

Our Music, Games, and Soccer camp is a 5-day summer program that offers soccer fundamentals, musical activities, and fun games. The children will engage in making music, rhythmical exercises that promote coordination, and games with sound. The children will have an opportunity to make instruments and play the xylophone, drums, and ukulele. Come kick the soccer ball around, learn some techniques, and have some fun!

Mature and Experienced Leaders: Our teachers are caring and mature adults, many of whom are Waldorf-trained teachers.

Beautiful Location: Our 5 acres of meadows, woods, and playground are the perfect relaxed setting for children to spend their summer days.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Each camp is different weeks through June 20 - July 25th.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for more detailed information: Our Camp Website Link: www.seacoastwaldorfschool.org

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: 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