Camp Wyonegonic
Traditional overnight camp for girls in Maine, offering a variety of activities and fostering personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Camp Wyonegonic is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their website. The camp has a remarkable history, operating for 127 years, founded by Clara C. Davidson in 1902, making it the oldest girls' camp in the country. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is a strong indicator of supervision. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal and sex offender checks. Their 'About Us' and 'Safety' pages provide comprehensive information regarding their operational history, safety protocols, and commitment to camper well-being.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1899127+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Camp Wyonegonic is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1899 (127 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–18
- Address: 218 Wyonegonic Rd, Denmark, ME 04022, USA
- Phone: (207) 452-2051
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 1st or 2nd Session: $7,800 for 3 weeks. Full Season: $11,300 for 6 weeks
↗ What parents like
- Established in 1902
- 700 acres of pine forests
- Two miles of lake shoreline
↘ Watch for
- No reduction for late arrivals
- No deposit refunds after Feb 1
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Wyonegonic
- What ages does Camp Wyonegonic accept?
- Camp Wyonegonic is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Wyonegonic cost?
- Camp Wyonegonic publishes $2,600/week for the standard session. 1st or 2nd Session: $7,800 for 3 weeks. Full Season: $11,300 for 6 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Wyonegonic accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wyonegonic is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 127 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 Wyonegonic?
- Camp Wyonegonic is operated by a private business, with 127 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 Wyonegonic provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Wyonegonic includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Camp Wyonegonic compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Denmark?
- Camp Wyonegonic is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Denmark 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 Wyonegonic 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 Wyonegonic.
- Camp Walden · Ages 8–15 · $2,171/week
- Camp Walden · Camp Walden · Ages 8–15 · $2,171/week
- Camp Wyonegonic · Ages 8–18 · $2,600/week
- Camp Walden ME - Session 2 (First Session): · Ages 9–15 · $2,171/week
- Camp Walden ME - Session 3 (Second Session): · Ages 9–15 · $2,375/week
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