Kingsley Pines Camp

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Nestled on 100 acres in Raymond, Maine, Kingsley Pines offers a complete summer camp experience in 2-3 weeks. With a “campers first” mentality, the Kingsley Pines staff provides a positive environment where children can feel safe trying new things. The vast majority of campers are only enrolled for one session, providing a beginning, middle, and end to the program.

Kingsley Pines is a great camp for both first-time and veteran campers. The relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere creates an environment where all campers feel comfortable participating in any activity that interests them. Even with an action-packed daily schedule, campers have free time to hang out and create friendships that will last forever.

Program Description

On the first night of camp, campers learn about all of the activities that Kingsley Pines has to offer. With the help of their counselor, campers select four activities that they will attend each day for one week. Campers get one elective period each day and change their four standard activities each week. Swimming is the only required activity until campers complete the American Red Cross level four course. Most evening programming includes the entire camp with activities like dances, campfires, races, and more.

With a premiere location in northern New England, campers have access to some of the best lakes, streams, and trails that the region has to offer. Kingsley Pines offers several off-site adventure trips that last between one and three days.

Staff Overview

The Kingsley Pines staff comes from all over the United States and several overseas countries. Staff ages range from 18-26 with an average age of 21. The staff undergoes an intensive pre-camp training period where each counselor must set goals for the summer. Kingsley Pines promotes the concept of counselors having such a profound impact on campers that they will remember their name in twenty years time.

Director Alan Kissack has been involved in Maine camping for more than 32 years as a camper, junior counselor, counselor, program director, assistant director, and now director. Owners Pat and Joyce Coughlan live in the middle of camp and enjoy constant interaction with the campers and staff.

Setting & Accommodations

The 100 acre Kingsley Pines site is located on the shores of Panther Lake in Raymond, Maine. The rustic yet well-maintained site has an outstanding waterfront on a private lake and plenty of field space for traditional camp games and activities. The site located approximately 30 minutes from Portland, Maine and two hours north of Boston.

Campers are housed in traditional cabins with bunk beds, screens, and electricity. Smaller cabins house 1 counselor and 3 campers while larger cabins house 2-3 counselors and 8-10 campers. Most cabins have bathrooms and toilets – those without washroom facilities utilize central bathhouses with sinks, toilets, and individual shower stalls. Boys and girls have separate campuses, cabins, and bathrooms.

At Kingsley Pines, meals are served buffet style and campers eat at lakeside picnic tables. In addition to the main course, there is a fruit and cereal bar at breakfast and a salad bar at lunch and dinner.

Safety Standards

The Kingsley Pines medical facility is staffed 24 hours a day by one of the camp’s registered nurses. A local doctor is available for consultation and to provide additional medical treatment.

Kingsley Pines employs more than 25 certified lifeguards on staff. During staff orientation, lifeguards are trained in a variety of swimming and boating rescue skills. Trip coordinators receive advanced first aid training. All campers must wear lifejackets when participating in boating activities.

Kingsley Pines is accredited by the American Camp Association and meets more than 300 safety standards set forth by the organization.

Kingsley Pines Camp Session Dates

Session Name	Dates	Ages	Tuition
Session One	6/13/10-6/26/10	8-15	$1,345
Session Two	6/27/10-7/17/10	8-15	$3,795
Session Three	7/18/10-8/7/10	8-15	$3,795
Session Four	8/8/10-8/21/10	8-15	$2,645
Session One and Two	6/13/10-7/17/10	8-15	$4,995
Session Two and Three	6/27/10-8/7/10	8-15	$6,795
Session Three and Four	7/18/10-8/21/10	8-15	$6,075