What ages does Camp Mataponi accept?

Camp Mataponi 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 Mataponi cost?

Camp Mataponi publishes $2,486/week for the standard session. Tuition is $17,400 for the full 7-week session. Additional $400 for personal, trip and outing expenses. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Camp Mataponi's hours?

Camp Mataponi 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 Mataponi accredited?

Yes — Camp Mataponi is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1910 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.

Does Camp Mataponi provide lunch?

Yes — Camp Mataponi 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 Mataponi offer transportation?

Camp Mataponi 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.

▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–15

Camp Mataponi

Naples, ME · $2,486/week

A traditional all-girls overnight camp in Maine, offering a full 7-week session or a 4-week session with an option...

▌ Editor's read Camp Mataponi is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their website's 'About Us' page. The camp boasts a long history, having been established in 1910, indicating over a century of operation. They explicitly mention conducting background checks for all staff members on their 'Staff' page, demonstrating a commitment to safety. Furthermore, the camp maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as detailed on their 'About Us' page, which is a strong indicator of supervision. While the owner type is not explicitly stated, the camp's comprehensive information suggests a well-established and professionally run organization.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 1161910+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 7–15

Camp Mataponi 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: 116 (1910 years)
Operator: Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
Ages: 7–15
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 838 Sebago Rd, Naples, ME 04055
Phone: (207) 693-6421
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Tuition is $17,400 for the full 7-week session. Additional $400 for personal, trip and outing expenses.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Aug 12.

Sessions ⛓

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

Session 1 Jun 27 – Aug 12, 2026 · 7 weeks · $17,400

↗ What parents like

All-girls camp
Full and partial sessions
Located on Sebago Lake

↘ Watch for

High tuition cost
Uniform required

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Mataponi

What ages does Camp Mataponi accept?: Camp Mataponi 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 Mataponi cost?: Camp Mataponi publishes $2,486/week for the standard session. Tuition is $17,400 for the full 7-week session. Additional $400 for personal, trip and outing expenses. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Mataponi's hours?: Camp Mataponi 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 Mataponi accredited?: Yes — Camp Mataponi is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1910 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.
Does Camp Mataponi provide lunch?: Yes — Camp Mataponi 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 Mataponi offer transportation?: Camp Mataponi 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Mataponi with other camps.

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Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Mataponi.

Camp Takajo · Naples, ME · Ages 7–15 · $2,500/week