How Kids Benefit from Summer Camp in Maine

Sending your child to summer camp is one of the greatest gifts you can give—and when that camp is in Maine, the experience becomes truly unforgettable. Maine Camps offer unplugged adventures, stunning nature, endless activities, and lifelong friendships. Here are five reasons Maine Camp summers are life changing:

1. Unplug and Truly Connect

No social media. No texting. No FaceTime. No gaming. No endless scrolling. No “Likes.” At camp in Maine, kids unplug from their screens and plug into real life. They laugh, hug, high five, and form deep, meaningful real-world friendships—the kind that last a lifetime. Free from digital distractions, campers live in the moment, build confidence, discover who they are, and gain invaluable life skills.

2. Surrounded by Natural Beauty

From sparkling, pristine lakes to vast pine forests, campers are immersed in the outdoors. They breathe in fresh air, swim in clear waters, and make campfire S’mores under star-filled skies. It’s calming, grounding, and energizing all at once. There’s a reason Maine is called “Vacationland” and it’s the natural choice for summer camp.

3. Active, Not Idle

Camp in Maine keeps kids moving. While there’s always time to relax and recharge, days are filled with action and variety. A single day could include tennis, waterskiing, sailing, equestrian, cooking, theater production, and painting a landscape! In addition to fun daily programs, campers also enjoy special events and meaningful traditions. Campers stay healthy and energized while trying new things and discovering passions.

4. Amazing Adventures

Out-of-camp trips are epic experiences. Maine campers go whitewater rafting on the Kennebec River, hike to see the sunrise atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, pick fresh blueberries at local farms, or explore charming beaches, towns and cities like Old Orchard Beach, Portland, and Boothbay Harbor. These trips become lifelong memories.

5. A World of Friends

Maine camps attract campers and staff from all 50 states and over 30 countries around the world. With more than 65,000 campers attending each summer, it’s easy to see why these camps have been considered the gold standard for over a century. Maine campers gain new perspectives—and new friends—from all over the globe. And the friendships formed last into their teens, college, and life beyond.

Maine is the way life should be! Research now to enroll or tour Maine Camps.

Maine Camp Experience Resources & Tools: Looking for the perfect Maine camp for your child? Try out our helpful tool where you can select a camp by choosing: type of camp (girls, boys or coed) and session length (1-8 weeks). It helps to narrow down a few camps to a manageable list that includes rates. Then you can research these camps in more depth. Next, be sure to contact our Maine Camp Guide, Laurie to discuss these camps as well as for free, year-round advice and assistance on choosing a great Maine summer camp for your child.