Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–15 · $2,350/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–15

Camp Winnebago

Fayette · $2,350/week · ★ 4.9 (63 reviews)

Traditional boys' overnight camp in Maine focusing on sports, waterfront activities, and outdoor adventure.

▌ Editor's read Camp Winnebago is an ACA accredited camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their 'About Us' page. The camp has a rich history, operating for over 110 years, founded by Hughie and Charlotte Holland in 1911, as stated on their 'History' page. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is clearly listed on their 'Staff' page. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, also found on the 'Staff' page. Their program is exclusively overnight, catering to boys, and focuses on traditional camp activities and character building, as described throughout their website.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1916110+ years operating
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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
1916 (110 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–15
  • Address: 19 Winnebago Rd, Fayette, ME 04349
  • Phone: (207) 685-4903
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost for 1st Session (June 28-July 21) is $11,750.

3 sessions (0 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 15.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Full Summer Jun 28 – Aug 15, 2026 · 7 weeks · $17,400
  • Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 21, 2026 · 4 weeks · $11,750
  • Session 2 Jul 22 – Aug 15, 2026 · 4 weeks · $11,750

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on character development
  • Wide range of activities

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive
  • No shorter sessions

Logistics

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

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 $2,350/week for the standard session. Cost for 1st Session (June 28-July 21) is $11,750. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Winnebago accredited?
Yes — Camp Winnebago is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 110 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 110 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?
Yes — Camp Winnebago 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 Winnebago offer transportation?
Camp Winnebago 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.
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.

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