Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 13–14 · $2,850/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 13–14

Maine Island Adventure

Friendship · $2,850/week

A multi-day sea kayaking and island camping expedition along the Maine coast.

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound Maine Island Adventure course is an overnight wilderness program for 13-14 year olds, focusing on sea kayaking, rock climbing, and camping. Outward Bound, as an organization, has been operating for over 60 years, with its first course in the US in 1962. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association, with the accreditation for 'Outward Bound USA' expiring in 2025. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this exact course are not readily available, Outward Bound as a whole receives generally positive feedback, with many participants praising the transformative nature of the programs. Social media handles include @outwardboundus on Instagram and 'OutwardBound' on Facebook. The program emphasizes teamwork, resilience, and self-discovery through challenging outdoor activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 13–14

Maine Island Adventure fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 13–14
  • Address: 2588 Friendship Rd, Friendship, ME 04547, USA
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Cost notes: $2,850 for a 7-day course

1 session (1 one-week), from Jun 21 to Jun 27.

1 waitlist

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 21 – 27, 2026 · 1 week · $2,850 Waitlist

↗ What parents like

  • Sea kayaking skills
  • Island camping experience

↘ Watch for

  • Physically demanding
  • Weather dependent

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Maine Island Adventure

What ages does Maine Island Adventure accept?
Maine Island Adventure is open to children ages 13–14. 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 Island Adventure cost?
Maine Island Adventure publishes $2,850/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Maine Island Adventure accredited?
Yes — Maine Island Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Maine Island Adventure?
Maine Island Adventure is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 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 Maine Island Adventure provide lunch?
Yes — Maine Island Adventure 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 Maine Island Adventure compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Friendship?
Maine Island Adventure is one of 6 outdoors/nature camps in Friendship 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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