Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $2,750/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Camp Kingswood

Bridgton · $2,750/week

A traditional Jewish overnight summer camp in Maine offering a wide range of activities and fostering community.

▌ Editor's read Camp Kingswood is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as stated on its website. The camp has a long history, operating for over 90 years, indicating significant experience in youth programming. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The camp's social media presence includes active Instagram and Facebook accounts. The website highlights a focus on Jewish values and community building, offering a wide array of activities for campers.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Kingswood is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Address: 100 Wildwood Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009, USA
  • Phone: 207-647-3911
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2-week session cost is $5,500. This is $2750 per week.

↗ What parents like

  • Unplugged, authentic Jewish experience
  • Focus on community and values
  • Variety of activities

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Limited session lengths

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Kingswood

What ages does Camp Kingswood accept?
Camp Kingswood is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Kingswood cost?
Camp Kingswood publishes $2,750/week for the standard session. 2-week session cost is $5,500. This is $2750 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Kingswood accredited?
Yes — Camp Kingswood is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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.
Does Camp Kingswood provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Kingswood 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.
Does Camp Kingswood offer transportation?
Camp Kingswood provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Camp Kingswood compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Bridgton?
Camp Kingswood is one of 11 overnight/sleepaway camps in Bridgton 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.

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