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▌ Adventure · Ages 18–22

Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester

Friendship · $1,846/week

An 80-day leadership semester that takes students from the mountains of Maine to the waters of the Bahamas, focusing...

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 18–22

Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester 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 adventure, 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
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 18–22
  • Hours: Full Day
  • Address: 2588 Friendship Rd, Friendship, ME 04547, USA
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The total cost for the 80-day course is $20,995.

↗ What parents like

  • Multi-environment expedition
  • Leadership and outdoor skills
  • Service projects

↘ Watch for

  • Very long duration
  • Expensive

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester

What ages does Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester accept?
Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester is open to children ages 18–22. 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 to Bahamas Leadership Semester cost?
Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester publishes $1,846/week for the standard session. The total cost for the 80-day course is $20,995. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester's hours?
Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester runs Full Day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester accredited?
Yes — Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 to Bahamas Leadership Semester?
Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester 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 to Bahamas Leadership Semester provide lunch?
Yes — Maine to Bahamas Leadership Semester 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.

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