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. Campers participate in an elective program of activities, chosen with the guidance of parents and camp staff.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
General Program
All Girls
Resident Camp
7
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
8 - 15
210
Over $1000 (week)
More About Camp
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.
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
None
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Mountaineering Climb and Rappel Ropes Course Backpacking Hiking Rock Climbing
Performing Arts
General Performing Arts Dance Drama Music
Horseback Riding
General Horseback Riding English
Competitive Events
Competitive Events Intra Camp Competition Inter Camp Competition
Individual Sports
General Individual Sports Archery Riflery Gymnastics Tennis
Team Sports
General Team Sports Baseball Basketball Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball
Water Sports
General Water Sports Instructional Swimming Recreational Swimming Competitive Swimming Canoeing Fishing Rowing Water Skiing Kayaking Rafting Sailing
Arts and Crafts
General Arts and Crafts Ceramics Fabric Design Jewelry Design Woodworking
Miscellaneous
Color War Leadership Skills Photography
Other Activities
Fashion Design Drawing Painting Guitar Singing Yoga Jazz dancing Tap dancing Hip Hop Cardio Boot Camp
Camp Address
Winter Address
48 Camp Fernwood Lane
Poland ME, 04274 USA
207-998-4346 (tel.)
6035 Goshen Road
Newtown Square, PA, 19073 USA
610-356-7601 (tel.)
