Moose River Outpost

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Since 1947, Moose River Outpost has enjoyed a rich heritage of Christian camping in northern Maine. Surrounded by 7,000 acres of trails, mountains, and rivers, Moose River Outpost is a place of scenic beauty and rugged wilderness. With such an expansive landscape, it’s no secret that Moose River Outpost offers one of the most ambitious outdoor exploration programs in New England. Each day campers hike, bike, climb, and paddle their way through dozens of outdoor activity offerings.

In addition to the strong outdoor component, campers also enjoy an extensive spiritual experience emphasizing discipleship. Campers are given the opportunity to further their knowledge of Christ during morning chapel and cabin Bible studies. At the end of the day, counselors lead their cabins in relevant conversations about their lives and faith journeys. Coupled with the expansive adventure offerings, Moose River Outpost offers a truly life-changing exploration of faith and the outdoors.

Program Description

Moose River Outpost offers an exciting two-week adventure camp where every day brings a new experience. There is no “routine” at Moose River Outpost – one day campers may be playing capture the flag, the next they can be on a three-day canoe trip. Camp activities are non-competitive and stress individual lifetime sports such as backpacking, wakeboarding, swimming, mountain biking, waterskiing, and tubing.

A popular experience at Moose River Outpost is the WILD (Wilderness Intensive Leadership Development) Program. Spread over two summers of 4 weeks each, the WILD program leads campers on a physical and spiritual journey throughout the Maine countryside. With input and guidance from instructors, campers have the opportunity to grow comfortable sharing their spiritual insights, struggles, questions, and joys with their peers.

While Moose River Outpost is a non-denominational camp, most campers come from a Christian background. The spiritual program at camp is designed to present the gospel of Christ to every camper in such a compelling way that they will commit to a lifelong journey with Christ.

Staff Overview

The Moose River Outpost hires staff that is devoted to living a well-rounded Christian life. All hiring is done face-to-face – typically through interviews at Christian colleges and universities. The average staff age is 21 and most counselors are college-aged.

Setting & Accommodations

Originally established in 1888 as Heald Pond Hunting Camps, Moose River Outpost is one of the oldest wilderness resorts in Maine. Spread across 7,000 acres, the site is impeccably maintained with breath-taking modern facilities. Many of the buildings are built by hand with materials refined at the on-site mill. The site is located about 3 hours north of Portland, Maine and 250 miles north of Manchester, New Hampshire.

Campers live in new log-style cabins with electricity, private showers, and bathrooms. There are typically 12 campers and 2 staff members in each cabin.

Meals are prepared in Moose River Outpost’s brand new dining hall. With dining hall porch offers a spectacular view of Boundary Bald Mountain.

Safety Standards

Moose River Outpost has a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day. Waterfront and wilderness staff members have passed appropriate courses that assure safe and enjoyable experiences for campers both on and off site.

Moose River Outpost is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.

Moose River Outpost Session Dates

Session Name	Dates	Ages	Tuition
Session One	7/11/10-7/24/10	12-18	$1,755
Session Two	7/25/10-8/7/10	12-18	$1,755
Full Summer	7/11/10-8/7/10	12-18	$2,725
WILD Session One	7/11/10-8/7/10	12-18	$2,574
WILD Session Two	7/11/10-8/7/10	12-18	$2,475