Camp Winnebago
Camp Winnebago is a traditional boys' overnight camp in Fayette, Maine, offering a wide range of activities focused on skill development and personal growth ...
▌ Editor's read Camp Winnebago's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight camp for boys. It is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp was founded in 1919 by Philip Lilienthal, making it over a century old, and is currently directed by his grandson, Andy Lilienthal. The program is exclusively overnight for boys, offering a wide array of activities from waterfront sports to arts and crafts. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it emphasizes a dedicated and experienced staff. Google reviews for Camp Winnebago show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 34 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their sons' development, the strong sense of community, and the variety of activities offered.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1071919+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Winnebago 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
- 107 (1919 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 19 Echo Lake Rd, Fayette, ME 04349, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Full summer is $17,400. 1st and 2nd sessions are $11,750 each.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Winnebago
- What ages does Camp Winnebago accept?
- Camp Winnebago is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Winnebago cost?
- Camp Winnebago publishes $2,486/week for the standard session. USD. Full summer is $17,400. 1st and 2nd sessions are $11,750 each. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Winnebago's hours?
- Camp Winnebago 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 Winnebago accredited?
- Yes — Camp Winnebago is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1919 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 Winnebago?
- Camp Winnebago is operated by a private business, with 1919 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 Winnebago provide lunch?
- Camp Winnebago does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Winnebago compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Fayette?
- Camp Winnebago is one of 15 overnight/sleepaway camps in Fayette 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 Winnebago 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.
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- Camp Vega - Second Session · Ages 7–15 · $2,471/week
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