Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–16 · $2,399/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 14–16

Maine Sail & Backpack

Friendship · $2,399/week

A multi-week expedition combining sailing and backpacking in the Maine wilderness.

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing a 22-day 'Maine Sail & Backpack' course for 14-16 year olds. The program focuses on wilderness skills, teamwork, and leadership through sailing and backpacking in Maine. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization, and their website mentions a commitment to safety, including staff background checks and extensive training. While this specific course is not individually listed on ACA, Outward Bound as an organization has a strong reputation for outdoor education. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the transformative experiences and skilled instructors. The course cost is $2399 per week, totaling $7197 for the 22-day program.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Maine Sail & Backpack 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 outdoors/nature, 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Address: 2588 Friendship Rd, Friendship, ME 04547, USA
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Cost notes: $7,540

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Maine Sail & Backpack

What ages does Maine Sail & Backpack accept?
Maine Sail & Backpack is open to children ages 14–16. 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 Sail & Backpack cost?
Maine Sail & Backpack publishes $2,399/week for the standard session. $7,540 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Maine Sail & Backpack?
Maine Sail & Backpack is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Maine Sail & Backpack provide lunch?
Yes — Maine Sail & Backpack 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 Maine Sail & Backpack compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Friendship?
Maine Sail & Backpack is one of 6 outdoors/nature camps in Friendship 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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