Maine Sail & Sea Kayak
A 15-day expedition in Maine combining sailing and sea kayaking for high school students.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Maine Sail & Sea Kayak 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: $5,855
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Maine Sail & Sea Kayak
- What ages does Maine Sail & Sea Kayak accept?
- Maine Sail & Sea Kayak 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 & Sea Kayak cost?
- Maine Sail & Sea Kayak publishes $2,732/week for the standard session. $5,855 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Maine Sail & Sea Kayak?
- Maine Sail & Sea Kayak 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 & Sea Kayak provide lunch?
- Yes — Maine Sail & Sea Kayak 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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Camps near here
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