Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–15 · $2,471/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–15

Camp Vega - Full Season

Fayette · $2,471/week

A traditional all-girls sleepaway camp in Maine, focusing on building confidence, friendships, and life skills.

▌ Editor's read Camp Vega is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid until 2025, as indicated by the ACA logo and link on their website. The camp boasts a low camper-to-staff ratio of 1:2, which suggests individualized attention and supervision (campvega.com/about-vega/staff/). They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified (campvega.com/about-vega/staff/). The camp has a long history, operating for over 90 years, founded by George and Ruth Allen (campvega.com/about-vega/history/). Their program offers a wide range of activities across athletics, waterfront, creative arts, and outdoor adventure, emphasizing skill development and personal growth (campvega.com/activities/). The website provides comprehensive information regarding health and safety, including a full-time health center staff and a dedicated camp doctor (campvega.com/parents/health-safety/).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–15
  • Address: 3001 Pond Rd, Fayette, ME 04349
  • Phone: (207) 685-3321
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Full season tuition is $17,300 for 7 weeks.

↗ What parents like

  • Private lakefront property
  • High camper return rate

↘ Watch for

  • Full season only
  • High cost

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Vega - Full Season

What ages does Camp Vega - Full Season accept?
Camp Vega - Full Season 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 Vega - Full Season cost?
Camp Vega - Full Season publishes $2,471/week for the standard session. Full season tuition is $17,300 for 7 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Vega - Full Season accredited?
Yes — Camp Vega - Full Season is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Vega - Full Season?
Camp Vega - Full Season is operated by a private business, with 90 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 Vega - Full Season provide lunch?
Camp Vega - Full Season 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 Vega - Full Season compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Fayette?
Camp Vega - Full Season is one of 15 overnight/sleepaway camps in Fayette 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.

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