Camp Pinecliffe
A traditional girls' overnight camp in Maine offering a diverse program of activities and a supportive community.
▌ Editor's read Camp Pinecliffe is an ACA accredited all-girls overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by their ACA profile. The camp has a long history, operating since 1917, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They maintain a favorable camper-to-staff ratio of 1:3, as indicated on their 'Dates & Rates' page. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram handle (@camppinecliffe) and Facebook page (@camppinecliffe). While the website details extensive activities and a focus on community, there is no explicit mention of background checks for staff. The camp is privately owned and operated, reflecting a for-profit structure given its long-standing family ownership and traditional camp model.
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Pinecliffe sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 109 (1917 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Address: 100 Pinecliffe Rd, Harrison, ME 04040
- Phone: (207) 583-2201
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full session (48 days) cost is $17,150. This is approximately $2450 per week.
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Aug 13.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 27 – Aug 13, 2026 · 7 weeks · $17,150
↗ What parents like
- Full-season camp
- Focus on tradition
- Well-rounded program
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Limited session options
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Pinecliffe
- What ages does Camp Pinecliffe accept?
- Camp Pinecliffe 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 Pinecliffe cost?
- Camp Pinecliffe publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. Full session (48 days) cost is $17,150. This is approximately $2450 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Pinecliffe accredited?
- Yes — Camp Pinecliffe is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1917 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 Pinecliffe?
- Camp Pinecliffe is operated by a private business, with 1917 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 Pinecliffe provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Pinecliffe 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 Pinecliffe compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Harrison?
- Camp Pinecliffe 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Pinecliffe 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 Pinecliffe.
- Camp Fernwood · Ages 7–15 · $2,357/week
- Camp Newfound - Full Season · Ages 6–17 · $1,986/week
- Camp Owatonna · Ages 8–15 · $1,986/week
- Camp Pinecliffe - First Session · Ages 7–15 · $3,125/week
- Camp Pinecliffe - Full Season · Harrison, ME · Ages 7–15 · $2,400/week
- Camp Newfound · Ages 8–16 · $1,283/week
- Camp Owatonna · Ages 8–15 · $1,283/week
- Camp Pinecliffe · Harrison, ME · Ages 7–15 · $2,450/week