We are one of the few brother-sister camps in the United States, situated 2 miles apart from one another.

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Laurel South is a camp for the four-week camper. We offer excellent facilities and equipment including 2,000 feet of shoreline, top instruction, individualized guided-choice programming and a family-oriented philosophy and atmosphere where lifelong friendships are made.

Freedom, ME

Hidden Valley Camp is an international Maine summer camp that features the finest in arts & outdoor programs for children ages 8 to 14. Distinctive offerings in visual and performing arts, outdoor adventures, horse-riding & more on 330 acres private lake and heated pool.

Camp Runoia
Belgrade, ME

A down-to-earth girls', overnight camp offering a wide ranging, general program in a family type environment.

Chop Point Summer Camp
Woolwich, ME

Giving campers the best summer of their lives for over 40 years...

Camp Chewonki
Wiscasset, ME

Located on a 400 acre coastal peninsula in Maine, Chewonki offers a Boys and Nonbinary camp program or a Girls and Nonbinary camp program for 8-14 year olds, and a variety of coed wilderness expeditions for teens.

Camp CaPella
Dedham, ME
Birch Rock Camp for Boys
Waterford, ME

Set apart by its size-only 80 boys & its focus on non-competitive achievement. Birch Rock is distinguished by the many campers & counselors who return year after year. The camp models a life of simplicity, civility, and mutual support.

Camp Mataponi
Naples, ME

Mataponi offers the full range of camp activity, highlighting the waterfront, adventure ropes course, athletic programs, tennis, arts & crafts and horseback riding. We offer a child a chance to grow in a non-pressure atmostphere.

Champions Hockey Academy
Gorham, ME

Champions Hockey Academy offers all young and adult players an opportunity to enhance their game with proper fundamental training, strength and conditioning exercises in a fun, energetic atmosphere.

Tanglewood & Blueberry Cove 4H Camps
Lincolnville, ME

The UMaine 4-H Camps at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove offer programming that inspires people to reach their full potential by mastering skills and building self-confidence through quality education and having fun with friends.

Maine Golf & Tennis Academy
Belgrade, ME

Our 4 week program provides a customized curriculum for each camper based on their individual level of skill and aptitude for the game. We only hire the top golf school PGA Instructors and USPTA Tennis instructors giving our campers the latest and most sophisticated training available.

Camp Wawenock
Raymond, ME

Wawenock is a welcoming camp family that celebrates each girl’s unique skills and personality. A Wawenock experience grounds girls with stable roots and empowers her with the confidence to fly at camp and beyond!

Fernwood Cove
Harrison, ME

Our 1/2 season traditional program leads girls to new challenges,enhanced self confidence, skill development, and lasting friendships in beautiful surroundings. Our commitment: Excellence in facilities, equipment, program, staff and safety.

Camp Waziyatah
Waterford, ME

Camp Waziyatah is the Highest Rated Camp in Maine, celebrating 100 years in 2021, and was selected by the Disney Channel as the perfect Maine camp for its hit TV show "Bug Juice." Wazi is a coed overnight summer camp with "traditional" camp activities like water skiing, sailing, hiking, horseback riding, theater, arts, sports, a climbing wall and skateboard park, Wazi has every activity kids could hope for!

Ghostlight Theater Camp
Oakland, ME

Experience Maine, theater training and performance, and a lifelong community of friends and fellow artists.

Maine Media College Summer Academy
Rockport, ME

Each summer talented high school students arrive in Rockport from across the country and around the world to work with professional faculty in the fields of photography, filmmaking, and book arts

SoccerPlus Camps
Multiple Sites in Multiple States, CA

SoccerPlus Camps conducts soccer camps across the country and is presented by Tony DiCicco, Head Coach of the 1996 Olympic Gold-Medal Winning, 1999 World Cup Champion USA Women's National Soccer Teams, and 2008 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Champion USA U20 National Soccer Team.

Maine Central Institute STEM Camp
Pittsfield, ME

In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it's more important than ever that students are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems with-in the STEM Field.

Camp Med-O-Lark
Washington, ME

Med-O-Lark Camp is a coed summer program with 300 campers from across the world. Our program focuses on many genres of dance, theater arts, over 15 crafts courses, culinary arts, varied levels of tennis, circus arts, fine arts, waterskiing, and equestrian arts.




Maine Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

ME Directory Overview

Maine camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Maine % of Dir.
Total Listings592.6%
Day Camps100.7%
Resident Camps534.4%
Family Camps61.6%
Travel Camps20.8%
Coed Camps321.6%
All-Girls Camps165.1%
All-Boys Camps158.2%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
Resident$251 - $2,0007 - 1646%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Maine within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program4881.4%4.3%
Family Camps610.2%1.6%
Hockey Camps610.2%31.6%
Drama Camps46.8%2.1%
Acting Camps46.8%1.8%


General Notes About Camps in the State of Maine

The state enjoys a mild summer climate, making it perfect for outdoor adventures. Daytime temperatures are ideal for hiking, swimming, and other activities, while the cooler evenings create a comfortable environment for campfires and group bonding. This pleasant climate makes Maine an ideal place for a variety of camps, from adventure programs and nature exploration to creative arts and sports.

The geography of Maine provides a rich diversity of environments for campers to explore. In cities such as Portland, campers can participate in day camps offering arts, sports, and educational activities, with easy access to museums, parks, and coastal areas. Venture into the more rural regions, and the landscape transforms, offering rugged coastlines, dense forests, and beautiful lakes that are perfect for nature camps. From the towering peaks of the Appalachian Mountains to the serene waters of Moosehead Lake, the state offers endless opportunities for hiking, canoeing, and environmental education.

With its mix of coastal, forest, and freshwater ecosystems, the state is an ideal location for environmental education. The rich biodiversity found along Maine’s coastline, in its lakes, and throughout its vast forests provides campers with ample opportunities to engage in hands-on learning about local wildlife and ecosystems. Nature-based camps allow participants to explore everything from tidal zones and wetlands to dense woodlands, while teaching the importance of conservation and sustainability. Campers have the chance to participate in activities like wildlife observation, water quality testing, and habitat restoration, gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world.