Summer camp provides children the opportunity to truly be a child. Campers get to step back from our fast paced, screen filled world to relax and be a kid. Whether you spend two, three, four or seven weeks at camp, campers are participating in one of the last technology free play based environments there is. Activities at camp provide campers opportunities to play, to have fun and to learn new skills.
At the cornerstone of Camp Arcadia's activity program is the fundamental belief that all of our campers will be comfortable on the land, in the water and on the water. To this end, we require each camper to attend Campcraft, Canoeing and Swimming until they achieve second level (of four possible).
In Campcraft girls learn outdoor living skills such as making a fire, putting up tents, knife skills, cooking over a fire and axemanship. Our oldest campers chop down trees and can become Junior Maine Guides.
Arcadians hone their canoeing skills first learning how to turn the canoe with a draw and a push away. More advanced campers learn how to run rapids! We also canoe to town weekly for ice cream.
Girls at Arcadia learn to swim in our gorgeous lake and can also participate on the swim team which travels to other camps for swim meets. We also love free swim which happens twice daily.
We believe these skills are important as they allow us to appreciate the beauty of our natural surroundings. In addition, these three activities prepare us for Arcadia’s robust trips program which brings us to the lakes, rivers and mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. Available as an option to all ages, our trips program truly sets us apart from other camps!
The 2025 season will be the 109th summer our Camp family has gathered together for an unparalleled experience for girls aged 7-17.
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