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Maine Coast Veterans Sail

Friendship · $58/week

A six-day sailing expedition for veterans on the Maine coast, focusing on teamwork and personal growth.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, leading to a specific course page for veterans' sailing expeditions in Maine. Outward Bound USA is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed on the ACA website. The organization was founded in 1962, indicating over 60 years of operation. Outward Bound is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, as stated on their main website. Their website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition, not a day camp. Social media handles for Instagram (@outwardboundusa) and Facebook (OutwardBoundUSA) were easily found on their main site.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196462+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Age 18

Maine Coast Veterans Sail serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in aquatic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1964 (62 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 18–18
  • Hours: Full Day
  • Address: 2588 Friendship Rd, Friendship, ME 04547, USA
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tuition is covered by funding, but a $50 commitment fee is required.

↗ What parents like

  • Learn sailing and navigation skills
  • Connect with fellow veterans

↘ Watch for

  • Technology-free program

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Maine Coast Veterans Sail

What ages does Maine Coast Veterans Sail accept?
Maine Coast Veterans Sail is open to children age 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 Maine Coast Veterans Sail cost?
Maine Coast Veterans Sail publishes $58/week for the standard session. Tuition is covered by funding, but a $50 commitment fee is required. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Maine Coast Veterans Sail's hours?
Maine Coast Veterans Sail runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Maine Coast Veterans Sail accredited?
Yes — Maine Coast Veterans Sail is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 62 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 Maine Coast Veterans Sail?
Maine Coast Veterans Sail is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 62 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 Maine Coast Veterans Sail provide lunch?
Maine Coast Veterans Sail 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.

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