- Maine has several summer camps geared especially for girls.camping image by Rick Sargeant from Fotolia.com
During the summer months, most of us look forward to spending a week or two laying in the sun and enjoying some quality relaxation time. Then it's back to the 9-to-5 grind. Our kids however, still have plenty of summer vacation to burn, which poses the question of what to do with them. Summer camp is what many parents choose to fill their children's idle hours. Maine, for example, has several girls camps that are worth a look. - Camp Kippewa for Girls, is located on Cobbosseecontee Lake in Monmouth. Established in 1957, the camp offers two four-week sessions to girls ages 7 to 15 with six different activities scheduled daily; one session is in June and the other in July. The girls are allowed to customize the daily activities by choosing which they prefer. Activities offered include arts and crafts, dance and theater, horseback riding, sailing, water skiing, canoeing and tennis. The aim of the camp is to help young girls feel more empowered in their lives by choosing for themselves what interests and activities they enjoy and want to experience.
Camp Kippewa
1 Kippewa Drive
Monmouth, ME 04259
800-547-7392
kippewa.com - Located in Smithfield on East Lake, Camp Matoaka started in 1951 as a summer camp for girls from all over the world ages 7 to 15. The camp has a session in June and one in July; girls can attend either session or both, whichever is preferred. Of course attending both sessions does incur more expense. Each girl can customize her daily schedule, choosing from activities such as mountain hiking, kayaking, dance, team sports, horseback riding and radio broadcasting; parent can view these online through the camp website. A camp uniform is required, which must be purchased before attending the camp. Matoaka is an accredited American Camp Association campsite.
Camp Matoaka
One Great Place
Smithfield, ME 04978
207- 362-2500
matoaka.com - Tripp Lake Camp helps young girls be a part of a team.Team image by Ewe Degiampietro from Fotolia.com
Tripp Lake, located in Poland, has been home to the Tripp Lake Camp for girls since 1911. The camp consists of 260 acres of woodlands adjoining a mile of clear shoreline. This camp offers a seven-week experience, beginning in June and ending in August, for girls ages 8 to 16. The camp is accredited by the American Camping Association for excellence in safety and learning. Tripp Lake Camp's goal is to help young girls develop a sense of self and respect for others by offering team sport activities as well as hiking, canoeing, sailing and numerous other skill-building activities.
Tripp Lake Camp
140 Tripp Lake Camp Road
Poland, ME 04274-0099
207-998-4347
tripplakecamp.com
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