Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–17 · $1,986/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–17

Camp Newfound - Full Season

Harrison · $1,986/week · ★ 4.8 (33 reviews)

Christian Science summer camp for girls in Maine, offering a variety of outdoor activities and character development.

▌ Editor's read Camp Newfound is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid through 2025, as indicated by their ACA profile. The camp has a long history, operating for over 100 years, founded by Helen L. Thomas in 1914, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It is a non-profit organization, deeply rooted in Christian Science principles. The camp maintains a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is explicitly mentioned on their 'Staff' page. They also confirm that all staff undergo background checks, as detailed in their 'Staff' section. The camp offers a full-season program, emphasizing spiritual development, outdoor adventures, and community building, as evidenced by their program descriptions and mission statement.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Camp Newfound - Full Season 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
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Address: 43 Camp Newfound Rd, Harrison, ME 04040, USA
  • Phone: (207) 583-9900
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Full Season is $13,900 for 7 weeks. Half sessions are $9,900 for 3.5 weeks.

4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 21 to Aug 7.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 21 – Jul 10, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,850
  • Session 2 Jun 21 – Jul 5, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,000
  • Session 4 Jun 21 – Aug 7, 2026 · 7 weeks · $7,500
  • Session 3 Jul 12 – Aug 7, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,100

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on Christian Science values
  • Separate camps for boys and girls
  • Located on Long Lake

↘ Watch for

  • Website registration link is outdated

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Newfound - Full Season

What ages does Camp Newfound - Full Season accept?
Camp Newfound - Full Season is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Newfound - Full Season cost?
Camp Newfound - Full Season publishes $1,986/week for the standard session. Full Season is $13,900 for 7 weeks. Half sessions are $9,900 for 3.5 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Newfound - Full Season accredited?
Yes — Camp Newfound - Full Season is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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 Newfound - Full Season?
Camp Newfound - Full Season is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 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 Newfound - Full Season provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Newfound - Full Season 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 Newfound - Full Season compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Harrison?
Camp Newfound - Full Season is one of 12 overnight/sleepaway camps in Harrison 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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