Camp Pinecliffe
A century-old, all-girls overnight camp in Maine, focusing on sisterhood, tradition, and a wide range of activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Pinecliffe is an all-girls overnight camp located in Maine, with a history spanning over 100 years, founded by Monie and Joe Krasker. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. They maintain a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, suggesting individualized attention for campers. The website emphasizes a strong sense of tradition, sisterhood, and a diverse range of activities. While the camp highlights its experienced staff, specific language regarding background checks for all staff members was not explicitly found on the website.
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Pinecliffe sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 64 Camp Pinecliffe Road, Harrison, ME 04040
- Phone: (207) 583-2201
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tuition for 2026 is $17,150 for our full session.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Aug 13.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 27 – Aug 13, 2026 · 7 weeks · $17,150
↗ What parents like
- Well-rounded program
- Builds friendships
↘ Watch for
- Full-season only
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Pinecliffe
- What ages does Camp Pinecliffe accept?
- Camp Pinecliffe is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Pinecliffe cost?
- Camp Pinecliffe publishes $2,450/week for the standard session. Tuition for 2026 is $17,150 for our full session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Pinecliffe's hours?
- Camp Pinecliffe 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 Pinecliffe accredited?
- Yes — Camp Pinecliffe 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 Pinecliffe?
- Camp Pinecliffe is operated by a private business, 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 Pinecliffe provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Pinecliffe 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 Pinecliffe compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Harrison?
- Camp Pinecliffe 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Pinecliffe 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.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Pinecliffe.
- Camp Fernwood · Ages 7–15 · $2,357/week
- Camp Newfound - Full Season · Ages 6–17 · $1,986/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