Maine Teen Camp

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Nestled between scenic Lake Stanley and Trafton Pond, Maine Teen Camp has been providing a unique experience created solely for teens since 1984. The program combines a rich blend of traditional camp activities with unique additions that appeal to a diverse range of interests.

Maine Teen Camp boasts an unparalleled music program, including modern sound equipment and the camp’s very own record label. Campers can join a band, create a song, and perform it at the MTC talent show. The facilities are complete with a sophisticated recording studio that allows campers to explore any genre of music and record their own songs.

Maine Teen Camp is also noted for a truly diverse population - more than 20% of campers come from outside the United States. In addition, about 40% of the staff comes from overseas. The camp is truly a melting pot of world cultures.

Program Description

Maine Teen Camp is an entirely free-choice program. Campers choose five activities each day with a free period each afternoon. Activities include many traditional camp favorites –field sports, water sports, creative arts, and performing arts are all featured at MTC.

Campers can also take advantage of the beautiful Maine scenery during trips outside of camp. MTC trips include white water rafting at the Kennebec River, Atlantic Ocean fishing, whale watching, shopping excursions, concert trips, and more.

Staff Overview

Maine Teen has a 4:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. All counselors are over the age of 20 with an average age of 24. Staff undergo weeklong training specific to various teen issues using role play, lectures and discussion.

Setting & Accommodations

Maine Teen Camp is set on a scenic 55-acre site with 4,500 feet of waterfront on Stanley Lake. The site is located one hour north of Portland, Maine, two hours north of Manchester, New Hampshire, and three hours north of Boston.

The cabins at MTC come in various sizes – some house up to 24 campers while smaller cabins house 6-12 campers. All cabins have electricity and indoor bathrooms. Most cabins have attached showers, but some utilize a nearby shower house.

Safety Standards

Maine Teen Camp has a 24-hour health center staffed by nursing professionals. An off-site medical clinic only ten minutes away. The health center is overseen by Kris Kamys, MTC’s founding director who holds a M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts.

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

Maine Teen Camp Session Dates

Session Name	Dates	Ages	Tuition
First Session	6/27/10-7/22/10	13-16	$4,550
Second Session	7/25/10-8/19/10	13-16	$4,250
Third Session	6/27/10-8/8/10	13-16	$5,650
Full Season	6/27/10-8/19/10	13-16	$6,650
Two Week Session	7/25/10-8/8/10	13-16	$2,850