Camp Newfound - Full Season
Christian Science summer camp for girls in Maine, offering a variety of outdoor activities and character development.
▌ Editor's read Camp Newfound is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid through 2025, as indicated by their ACA profile. The camp has a long history, operating for over 100 years, founded by Helen L. Thomas in 1914, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It is a non-profit organization, deeply rooted in Christian Science principles. The camp maintains a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is explicitly mentioned on their 'Staff' page. They also confirm that all staff undergo background checks, as detailed in their 'Staff' section. The camp offers a full-season program, emphasizing spiritual development, outdoor adventures, and community building, as evidenced by their program descriptions and mission statement.
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Camp Newfound - Full Season 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
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–17
- Address: 43 Camp Newfound Rd, Harrison, ME 04040, USA
- Phone: (207) 583-9900
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full Season is $13,900 for 7 weeks. Half sessions are $9,900 for 3.5 weeks.
4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 21 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 21 – Jul 10, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,850
- Session 2 Jun 21 – Jul 5, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,000
- Session 4 Jun 21 – Aug 7, 2026 · 7 weeks · $7,500
- Session 3 Jul 12 – Aug 7, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,100
↗ What parents like
- Focus on Christian Science values
- Separate camps for boys and girls
- Located on Long Lake
↘ Watch for
- Website registration link is outdated
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Newfound - Full Season
- What ages does Camp Newfound - Full Season accept?
- Camp Newfound - Full Season is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Newfound - Full Season cost?
- Camp Newfound - Full Season publishes $1,986/week for the standard session. Full Season is $13,900 for 7 weeks. Half sessions are $9,900 for 3.5 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Newfound - Full Season accredited?
- Yes — Camp Newfound - Full Season is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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 Newfound - Full Season?
- Camp Newfound - Full Season is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 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 Newfound - Full Season provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Newfound - Full Season 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 Newfound - Full Season compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Harrison?
- Camp Newfound - Full Season is one of 12 overnight/sleepaway camps in Harrison 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
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- 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 Newfound - Full Season.
- Camp Fernwood · Ages 7–15 · $2,357/week
- Camp Owatonna · Ages 8–15 · $1,986/week
- Camp Pinecliffe - First Session · Ages 7–15 · $3,125/week
- Camp Pinecliffe - Full Season · Harrison, ME · Ages 7–15 · $2,400/week
- Camp Newfound · Ages 8–16 · $1,283/week
- Camp Owatonna · Ages 8–15 · $1,283/week
- Camp Pinecliffe · Ages 7–15 · $2,450/week
- Camp Pinecliffe · Harrison, ME · Ages 7–15 · $2,450/week