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▌ Religious · Ages 7–17

Camp Micah

Camp Micah · $2,429/week

Camp Micah is a Jewish overnight summer camp in Bridgton, Maine, offering a wide range of activities and fostering a...

▌ Editor's read Camp Micah is an ACA accredited overnight summer camp in Bridgton, Maine, with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on their website's 'About Us' and 'Accreditation' pages. The camp was founded by Mark Lipof and has been operating for 26 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It appears to be a for-profit entity, typical for many independent overnight camps. The camp explicitly mentions conducting background checks and providing extensive training for all staff members on their 'Staff' page, indicating a commitment to safety. A staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 is also prominently displayed on their 'Staff' page. The camp's mission is deeply rooted in Jewish values and community building, as evidenced throughout their website content.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200026+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Camp Micah is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious 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
2000 (26 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 156 Moose Cove Lodge Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009, USA
  • Phone: (207) 647-8900
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Full season tuition is $17,000. First and second sessions are $10,500 each. Two-week taste is $5,500. Additional fees for outings, personal expenses, baggage transportation, uniforms, medication packaging, and private tennis lessons.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 24 to Aug 11.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Full Season Jun 24 – Aug 11, 2026 · 7 weeks · $17,000
  • Session 1 Jun 24 – Jul 21, 2026 · 4 weeks · $10,200
  • Two-Week-Taste of Micah Jun 24 – Jul 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,200
  • Session 2 Jul 22 – Aug 11, 2026 · 3 weeks · $9,200

↗ What parents like

  • Jewish summer camp
  • Wide range of activities
  • Caring and fun environment

↘ Watch for

  • Additional fees for many items
  • Strict cancellation policy

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Micah

What ages does Camp Micah accept?
Camp Micah is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Micah cost?
Camp Micah publishes $2,429/week for the standard session. Full season tuition is $17,000. First and second sessions are $10,500 each. Two-week taste is $5,500. Additional fees for outings, personal expenses, baggage transportation, uniforms, medication packaging, and private tennis lessons. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Micah's hours?
Camp Micah runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Micah accredited?
Yes — Camp Micah is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 26 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.
Who runs Camp Micah?
Camp Micah is operated by a private business, with 26 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Micah provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Micah 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 Micah offer transportation?
Camp Micah 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.

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