Camp Wyonegonic
Historic overnight camp for girls in Maine, offering a wide range of land and water activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Wyonegonic is an established overnight camp for girls, founded in 1902 by Clara C. Davidson, indicating a long history of operation (127 years as of 2024). The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is a strong indicator of supervision and individualized attention. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While the provided URL was for registration and tuition, navigation to the main site provided comprehensive information about their program, history, and safety protocols.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1899127+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–18
Camp Wyonegonic 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
- 1899 (127 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–18
- Address: 218 Wyonegonic Rd, Denmark, ME 04022
- Phone: (207) 452-2051
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost for 3-week session is $7800.
↗ What parents like
- Historic camp for girls
- Focus on life skills
- Rustic and secluded setting
↘ Watch for
- No short-term (1 or 2-week) options
- Website protected by Cloudflare
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wyonegonic
- What ages does Camp Wyonegonic accept?
- Camp Wyonegonic is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Camp Wyonegonic cost?
- Camp Wyonegonic publishes $2,600/week for the standard session. Cost for 3-week session is $7800. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Wyonegonic accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wyonegonic is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 127 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 Wyonegonic?
- Camp Wyonegonic is operated by a private business, with 127 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 Wyonegonic provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Wyonegonic 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.
- How does Camp Wyonegonic compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Denmark?
- Camp Wyonegonic is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Denmark 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Wyonegonic with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Wyonegonic.
- Camp Walden · Ages 8–15 · $2,171/week
- Camp Walden · Camp Walden · Ages 8–15 · $2,171/week
- Camp Wyonegonic · Ages 8–18 · $2,600/week
- Camp Walden ME - Session 2 (First Session): · Ages 9–15 · $2,171/week
- Camp Walden ME - Session 3 (Second Session): · Ages 9–15 · $2,375/week
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