Maine Camp Experience

Boys, Girls, and Coed Residential Summer Camps, ages 7-17

Sebago Lakes Region, Belgrade Lakes Region, and Throughout Maine

Maine Camp Experience (MCE) is a community of 40 premier overnight summer camps and a comprehensive camp-planning resource. MCE has coed, all girls and all boys camps for kids ages 7-17 located throughout the state of Maine. Maine Camps are situated on beautiful lakes, feature vast fields, and offer top-notch activities, instruction, facilities, directors, staff, and supervision. Campers enjoy land and water sports, arts, nature, active adventures, ...read moreand memorable trips. Kids unplug from tech devices and social media, connect with nature, have fun, make lifelong friendships, learn new skills, and grain confidence, independence, and resilience. Full summer, half and short sessions are available. Our Campcierge® provides free, expert guidance by phone and email. Maine Camps are the "gold standard," many have been operating for over 100 years. Each summer, more than 65,000 campers (from every state and more than 30 countries abroad) enjoy camp in Maine. Campers can hear the call of the loon under the starry Maine sky and feel the rush of fresh water on an exhilarating rafting adventure. Maine Camps are the natural choice. Research and enroll today!
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Camp Runoia

Residential Girls' Summer Camp, ages 6-15

Belgrade Lakes, Maine

Established in 1907

Camp Runoia is a down-to-earth girls’ sleepaway camp located in central Maine. With a choice-based structure and a kind, smaller camp community, we’re proud to celebrate our 119th consecutive summer this year! Our rich history allows us to offer a truly “traditional” camp feel— wooden cabins, canoeing, dining hall bells—while also embracing diversity and progressiveness. We take great pride in being inclusive ...read moreand empowering our girls to advocate for themselves, use their voices, and become agents of change in the world.

Camp Runoia is located on a crystal clear lake with a private sandy beach in Central Maine. The camp experience at Runoia is about trying new things in a safe, supportive, and fun atmosphere.

Activities include: sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, waterskiing, kayaking, SUP, archery, arts and crafts, theatre, pottery, stained glass, riflery, tennis, soccer, swimming, ropes course, environmental education, camping trips and outdoor living skills. Our exceptional English horseback riding program is open to campers of all skill levels! Our experienced adult leadership team has decades of experience in camping & education. We are especially proud of our specifically curated 10 day Rookie Programs for 6-9 year olds (Harmony Land) and 10-12 year olds (Harmony Heights).

Camp Farwell

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 5-17

Newbury, Vermont

Established in 1889

Camp Farwell is where traditions and transformations meet since 1889! Nestled on the serene shores of Hall’s Lake, our 100-acre camp offers an unforgettable summer experience for girls. With activities like horseback riding, animal care, team sports, performing arts, swimming, boating, and creative arts like pottery and videography, there’s something for every passion. Our girls' empowerment program inspires confidence, leadership, ...read moreand lifelong friendships. At Camp Farwell, we partner with families to ensure every camper thrives in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Discover the magic of Camp Farwell—a place where girls grow, explore, and shine!

Frost Valley YMCA Summer Camp & Adventure Trips

Residential Coed Camp

Claryville, New York

Established in 1901

As a parent, you want your child to have growth-filled opportunities, healthy habits, and lifelong friendships. We partner with families to do exactly that. More than a place to cool off, our lake is where children learn to swim for the first time or share a canoe with a new friend. Our zipline isn't a ride, but a safe place for teens to find courage they never knew they had. And our cabins provide more than shelter; they're a space ...read morefor a community to grow. Our traditional summer camp is rooted in 100+ years of rich heritage. Campers age 7-16 come for 1 -8 weeks and leave us with strengthened character.

Adventure Trips are perfect for outdoor-loving teens. Options include sailing, backpacking, canoeing, climbing, and service trips. Farm Camp is perfect for campers to spend a couple weeks on a working, organic farm, and our all-girls Horse Camp teaches more than equestrian skills but also lifelong leadership skills.

Contact us today to book a tour! (845) 985-2291 or [email protected]

Alpengirl Adventure Camp

Wilderness adventure programs for girls, ages 10-17

Northern Rockies; Pacific Northwest; New England; Europe

Established in 1997

Alpengirl is an overnight summer adventure camp for youth ages 11-17. Our 1 or 2 week outdoor camps are in the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rocky Mountains, New England, and Europe. Our trips are multi-adventure and include a variety of adventure activities such as backpacking, horseback riding, llama packing, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more!

Alpengirl is the best choice for adventurous and nature loving ...read morecampers who want to meet new friends, see new places, try new outdoor activities, and go above and beyond challenges in a small family-like group setting led by energized, fun and inspiring adult female guides.

By choosing Alpengirl, you are choosing to invest in yourself and in your group and in the larger natural world. You are accomplishing leadership challenges, gaining outdoor skills, developing an appreciation of the natural environment, making new and diverse friendships with fellow campers and guides, and you are creating fun and meaningful memories and skills to build on for the rest of your life.

Camp Jeanne d'Arc

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-16

Adirondack Mountains, NY

Established in 1922

Since 1922, Camp Jeanne d’Arc has been joining hands with families worldwide to build strong girls. Our international community of families and campers is grounded in the traditional values of Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc): faith, endurance, courage, and confidence.

Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, Camp Jeanne d’Arc blends tradition, adventure, and personal growth in a family-like setting. With a 3:1 ...read morecamper-to-counselor ratio, girls receive personalized guidance while enjoying a wide range of activities—from sailing and horseback riding to stand-up paddleboarding, archery, BB/rifle, gardening, drama, and more.

The Jeanne d’Arc program places a strong emphasis on leadership opportunities for girls of all ages. Campers are encouraged to exercise autonomy, think creatively, solve problems, and work as part of a team. They receive guidance and feedback from mentors, and their achievements are acknowledged in meaningful ways. These experiences build confidence, resilience, and skills that extend beyond camp—making a meaningful enhancement to any college resume.

Campers stay in Swiss-style cabins with indoor bathrooms and showers. Sessions are 2, 3.5, or 7 weeks, with bus transportation from the New York Metro area. Join our century-long tradition of friendship, leadership, and lifelong memories!

Hidden Valley Camp

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-14

Freedom, Maine

Established in 1948

For 60+ years, Hidden Valley has been a summer arts camp hosting the finest in Arts and Outdoor programs for children ages 8 to 14. HVC is an art camp, a horse camp, an outdoor adventure camp, a performing arts camp, or a water sports camp. Or - because you choose your activities - it can be all of these! 350 acres with a private lake and heated pool near the Maine coast. Two-week staff training supports creates professional support for all campers. ...read moreGreat food, many choices, allergy support.

A parent writes: "I can't tell you how gratifying it is as a parent to be able to place your child in an environment so carefully orchestrated to provide freedom, camaraderie, acceptance, opportunity to create and perform without fear - a place a child can be completely themselves within an atmosphere that balances warmth and support with challenge and responsibility - and pure fun."

Camp Kippewa for Girls

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 6-15

Monmouth, Maine

Established in 1957

Kippewa is a unique all-girls overnight camp in Maine for ages 6 to 15 with two different session lengths available.

Our two week camp, Camp Kippewa Point, offers a complete camp experience in just two weeks! Each session has a distinct beginning and end with campers arriving and departing together.

Camp Kippewa is a separate, 3 1/2 week camp. With our customized camping, girls create their own weekly schedule from ...read morea tremendous array of activities. All campers arrive and depart together enjoying their time at camp on the same schedule.

For both Camp Kippewa Point and Camp Kippewa, we offer extensive Arts programs with studio and fine arts & crafts, along with dance & theater. For Camp Kippewa 3 1/2 weeks - onsite horseback riding facilities host an unbeatable Equestrian program where campers can ride daily. For both camps, Lake Cobbosseecontee is the perfect setting for top-notch Water Sports instruction in waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking. Our programs also offer a variety of Land Sports including tennis, gymnastics, softball and lacrosse. Campers enjoy the natural setting of Maine with beach days, wilderness hikes, white water rafting, canoe trips and more.

The directors at Kippewa believe every girl needs a safe, fun place to make friends, to learn social, artistic, and athletic skills, and to take childhood's steps toward the independence of adulthood.

Our brother camp, Camp Cobbossee, is located just 1/2 mile down the road, also on Lake Cobbosseecontee.

Camp Laurel South

Residential coed summer camp

Casco, Maine

Established in 1993

Laurel South is among the most prestigious, well respected camps in the country. Based on the premise that each child is unique and passionate about different interests. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting activities. Laurel South prides itself on our professional, family atmosphere, our top instruction and the lifelong friendships ...read moremade each summer. Our staff is made up of collegians and professionals who have a desire to make a difference in a child's life.

Activity areas include Land/Water Sports, Fine Arts, Theatre, Adventure, Riding and more. Laurel South boasts top-notch facilities such as beautiful waterfront beaches, full-size theater, baseball fields, basketball centers, arts & crafts studios including photography & ceramics, ropes course with climbing wall, stables and riding rings, tennis courts, culinary center and more.

Camp Killooleet

Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-14

Hancock, Vermont

Established in 1927

Killooleet is a "traditional camp" (varied activities, full season, hikes, and overnight trips) that goes its own way. We are non-competitive and highly individual. Camper choice is central to our programming: the schedule is flexible with free time and choice periods build into each day. Strong cabin groups are built through working and playing together. With about 90 campers, Killooleet is small enough so everyone comes to know each ...read moreother and friendships develop between campers of different ages who share interests. Half of our activities are in sports (swimming, boating, archery, softball, soccer, basketball, tennis, horseback riding, ultimate frisbee, etc.) and half in arts (music, art, ceramics, silverwork, drama, video, woodworking, stained glass, fabric). Most campers bring bikes or rent them. We explore the beauty of Vermont during weekly hikes or overnight trips, on foot, bicycle, canoe, and horseback. We create an inclusive community that encourages individual development, welcomes everyone, and minimizes the need to spend energy defending ourselves.

Road's End Farm Horsemanship Camp

Residential girls' horsemanship camp (ages 8-16), ages 8-16

Chesterfield, New Hampshire

Established in 1958

Road's End Farm is a small summer camp that appeals to girls who love being around horses, caring for them, and riding for enjoyment rather than competition. Being an integral part of a 360 acre farm with 50 saddle horses and 20 miles of bridle paths, the camp program provides campers with unlimited exposure to horses and rural life in a picturesque setting at the end of a quiet road. Lake swimming, river canoeing, and arts & crafts round ...read moreout a camp program that also allows each camper free time to pursue personal interests.
Activities include: Noncompetitive English pleasure riding, swimming, hiking, and canoeing amidst scenic surroundings.

Camp Laurel

Coed Residential Camp, ages 7-15

Readfield, Maine

Established in 1949

One of New England's premier 7 week, residential, co-ed camps, Camp Laurel combines cutting edge programming in a family atmosphere. Our exemplary staff provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children ages 7-15. Ideally located in Maine's Central Lakes Region, Echo Lake crowns Camp Laurel's 150 acres of woodlands with its 2,000 feet of natural shoreline and magnificent sandy beach. Our staff consists of professionals, ...read moreexperienced teachers and collegians from the United States and abroad, all drawn together by a strong desire to live with, teach, and care for children throughout the summer.

Camp Birch Hill

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-16

New Durham, New Hampshire

Established in 1993

Birch Hill is a classic New England overnight summer camp.

Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Birch Hill, offers an elective based program for boys and girls aged 6-16. This classic New England overnight summer camp sits on 106 acres of private, lakeside land where campers from across the globe attend for two, four or six week sessions. The elective based program empowers children in allowing the campers to create ...read morepersonalized schedules to participate in activities they already enjoy with opportunities to discover new interests. Camp Birch Hill continues to provide a safe, positive and welcoming environment where campers are free to explore, engage, create and develop lasting friendships and memories while connecting with nature.

It is a home away from home have the time of their lives for two, four or six weeks while making lasting friendships and memories.
Friendly Staff. Healthy food options. The Birch Hill experience gives friendships and memories for a lifetime!

Owned by the Morell Family since 1993!

Camp Mataponi

Residential girls' summer camp, ages 7-16

Naples, Maine

Established in 1910

At Mataponi you need not be the best -- You only need to try your best. Our camp is geared toward developing each child's self-confidence, fostering self-esteem, instilling a sense of values and appreciation for others and helping friendships flourish. Sportswomanship, compassion, and spirit guide our campers throughout the camp season and beyond. Located on 110 acres, Camp Mataponi is nestled on a cove of Sebago Lake and boasts over 5,000 ...read morefeet of beachfront property. Every cabin has a lake front view.

Mataponi offers a wide range of activities such as basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, field hockey, water skiing, sailing, canoeing, tennis, ropes course, arts & crafts, horseback riding, drama, gymnastics, dance and much more. Every camper is encouraged to follow and develop her own interests and gain new skills.

Kimberly Farms Horsemanship Camp

Girls' Horseback Riding Camp with Residential and Day Camp Sessions

Shaftsbury, Vermont

Established in 1990

A private horse camp, set in the lush Green Mountains of Vermont. Location is just 3 hrs from NYC and Boston. Riding, grooming, clinics, arts and crafts, sing-alongs, and nature hikes. One to four week overnight sessions, and ten one week day camp sessions.

Come join us for a wonderful adventure with horses on our 60 acre, 200 yr. old Vermont horse farm. Certified riding instructors conduct camps. We emphasize riding and building ...read morea holistic relationship with our horses. Adult Supervision. RN on premises."

Kippewa Equestrian Academy

Girls residential camp, ages 9-16

Monmouth, ME

Kippewa Equestrian Academy is a 12-day fully-immersive experience, offered twice a summer for girls entering 4th through 11th grades who really love horses! Girls of all ability levels are welcome. Whether an enthusiastic beginner, an advanced rider, or anything in between, academy campers experience the lifestyle of a horse owner. Along with receiving outstanding riding instruction campers enjoy caring for the horses from reveille to taps. In ...read moreaddition they have time each day to participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, boating, or arts and crafts, along with fun and creative evening activities. Located in a unique setting with cabins overlooking the horse turn-outs and rings. Instruction and individual attention is tailored to each rider's level. We teach Huntseat/English style riding. Main focus is helping campers improve or advance their equestrian skills and knowledge with mounted lessons and instruction in horsemanship, horse training, and barn management. Safety is a top priority. We follow safety standards of the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).

Daily schedule also includes horse care: cleaning, grooming, tacking/un-tacking, feeding, and learning about horse anatomy and development. In addition to their expertise, our staff provide the individual attention, caring, and fun you find in traditional camp settings!

Camp Nashoba Day

Coed Day Camp, ages 6-15

Littleton, Massachusetts

Established in 1957

Camp Nashoba offers activities not typically found at day camps. Specialty water sports including wake-boarding, sailing, windsurfing, fishing, horseback riding, new tennis courts, archery, and the arts. Located on over 80 acres of woodlands on a private body of water, Camp Nashoba is solely operated as a children's summer camp.

Children ages 5 to 15 are offered a balanced program of land and water activities and have the option to ...read morechoose electives. A 5% sibling discount, extended day, and transportation are offered. Enroll for 2,3,4 or 8 weeks. Call to schedule a private tour with the directors at your convenience. Bring a new friend to camp and you will both receive a discount.