Be Your Best Camp Self in the New Year

A new year feels like the first day of camp — full of excitement, possibility, and the chance to grow. Camp teaches us how to jump in, connect with others, and challenge ourselves in ways that enrich our lives. Take that mindset with you into the year ahead and be your best camp self, wherever you are. Here are five ways to bring your best Maine Camp self to the new year:

1. Get Involved

At camp, the best moments happen when you participate. This year, get involved and stay motivated by saying yes to opportunities that interest you — at school, in activities, or in your community. When you engage fully, you create energy, confidence, and momentum.

2. Set Goals & Chart Your Course

Set goals that are attainable, actionable, and meaningful. Whether you’re mastering school material, leveling up in your sport, or developing a new artistic skill, identify your goals and make a plan. Like at camp, practice multiple days to build your skills and select a target date.

3. Challenge Yourself

Growth happens when you stretch yourself. Challenge yourself to improve, try harder things, and push beyond what feels easy. Start and finish projects that matter to you. Each challenge you take on helps you level up — building confidence, resilience, and pride in what you accomplish.

4. Build Community

Camp is about people. Make time to connect with others through teamwork, shared experiences, and simple moments together. Whether at school, in activities, or during free time, forming meaningful connections strengthens your community and makes everything more fun and fulfilling.

5. Embrace New Experiences

Bring your camp curiosity into everyday life. Fling yourself into new experiences — meet new people, explore new interests, visit new places, and try things you’ve never done before. Adventures don’t have to be big to be powerful; they just have to be new.

The new year is your chance to live with camp energy — engaged, adventurous, connected, and growing. Jump in, make a plan, build community, and challenge yourself. That’s how you make this year one worth remembering.

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.