Camp Winona
Camp Winona is a traditional boys' overnight camp in Bridgton, Maine, established in 1908, focusing on outdoor activities, skill development, and character b...
▌ Editor's read Camp Winona's website, winonacamps.com, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp, founded by Philip Cobb, has been operating since 1908, indicating over a century of experience. It is an overnight camp for boys, offering a variety of activities including land sports, water sports, and creative arts. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Winona show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 57 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive impact on their sons' growth and the dedicated staff. The camp is privately owned and operated as a for-profit entity.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1181908+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Winona sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 118 (1908 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 35 Winona Road, Bridgton, Maine 04009
- Cost notes: $11,300 for a full season. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Winona
- What ages does Camp Winona accept?
- Camp Winona is open to children ages 7–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Winona cost?
- Camp Winona publishes $1,883/week for the standard session. $11,300 for a full season. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Winona's hours?
- Camp Winona runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Winona accredited?
- Yes — Camp Winona is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1908 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Winona?
- Camp Winona is operated by a private business, with 1908 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Winona provide lunch?
- Camp Winona does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Winona compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Bridgton?
- Camp Winona is one of 11 overnight/sleepaway camps in Bridgton that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Winona with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Winona.
- Camp Micah · Camp Micah · Ages 7–17 · $2,429/week
- Camp Wildwood · Camp Wildwood · Ages 7–15 · $2,514/week
- Camp Winona · Ages 7–15 · $2,600/week
- Camp Winona · Ages 7–15 · $2,600/week
- Camp Kingswood · Ages 7–16 · $2,750/week
- Camp Kingswood - First Session · Ages 7–16 · $1,980/week
- Camp Kingswood - Full Season · Ages 7–16 · $1,738/week
- Camp Kingswood - Second Session · Ages 7–16 · $2,475/week