Poland Summer Camps

Camp North Star is more than just a place, it is a feeling. Our camp community embraces and encourages each of our campers to discover and to be the best version of themselves. We work on this together as a community by sharing a high standard of values and encouraging both group and personal development. Summer camp is a place to grow, seek safe challenges and make memories and friends that will last a lifetime. At Camp North Star, we know what camp is meant to be, and we work really hard to ensure each camper has the best experience possible. Each camper’s experience is certainly different, but what is the same, is that feeling; a place where they feel cared for, respected by their peers and a part of a loving camp family.

Agassiz Village : All camp activities at Agassiz Village are facilitated in an accessible environment and include youth with and without disabilities. Agassiz Village is located in West Poland, Maine (150 miles north of Boston), it encompasses 600 acres of fields, hills, streams and woodland with three miles of waterfront on Thompson Lake. Camp activities include swimming, challenge courses, archery, arts and crafts, nature hikes, sports, drama activities and much more.
Teen Leadership program: Teenagers ages 14-17 can apply to participate in our teen leadership program at Agassiz Village. In this program teens can experience working, and earning paycheck, while at camp. Teens work in support staff roles in a structured program that promotes lifetime leadership skills and independent living skills.
Explorers Session: This overnight camp session at Agassiz Village is geared toward the needs of youth with autism spectrum disorders and other social challenges. Camp activities are facilitated in small group settings amongst a high staff to camper ratio to allow for maxim participation. Siblings of campers with disabilities are welcome to attend during this session

Session Dates for 2009
5 day overnight sessions
A: July 6-10
B: July 13-17
C: July 20-24
D: July 27-31
12 day overnight sessions
Session 1: July 6-17
Session 2: July 20-31

Explorers Session
August 10-15th

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.

With the guidance of parents and camp staff, campers choose an elective program of activities. Older campers may specialize in a specific activity. Expert instruction is offered in all activities,

Activities include: 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 weekly day trips for all campers, as well as extended white water canoe and kayak, bike, mountain hiking, and rock climbing trips.