Maine Sail & Backpack
A 22-day expedition in Maine combining sailing and backpacking for high school students.
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing a 22-day 'Maine – Sail & Backpack' course for 16-18 year olds. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition focusing on sailing a 30-foot open pulling boat and backpacking through coastal Maine. Outward Bound is a non-profit organization. While this specific course isn't individually accredited by the ACA, Outward Bound as an organization is widely recognized for its outdoor education programs. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Outward Bound' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars across thousands of reviews, with themes highlighting transformative experiences and skilled instructors. Social media handles found are @outwardbound on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook. The course emphasizes developing leadership, communication, and resilience through challenging outdoor activities.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Maine Sail & Backpack serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 16–18
- Address: PO Box 800, Camden, ME 04843
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $7,540
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Maine Sail & Backpack
- What ages does Maine Sail & Backpack accept?
- Maine Sail & Backpack is open to children ages 16–18. 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 Maine Sail & Backpack cost?
- Maine Sail & Backpack publishes $2,399/week for the standard session. $7,540 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Maine Sail & Backpack?
- Maine Sail & Backpack is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Maine Sail & Backpack provide lunch?
- Yes — Maine Sail & Backpack 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.
Planning guides
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
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- Maine Veterans Canoe · Ages 21–99 · $58/week