Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $3,517/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Camp Manitou - Second Session

Belgrade Lakes · $3,517/week

Camp Manitou is a traditional boys' overnight camp in Oakland, Maine, offering a wide range of sports, arts, and outdoor activities for a well-rounded summer...

▌ Editor's read Camp Manitou is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid through 2025. The website states the camp has been operating for over 90 years, founded by Bill and Helen Anton. They offer a comprehensive program including sports like baseball, basketball, and soccer, as well as waterfront activities, arts, and adventure. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their sons and the variety of activities. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@campmanitou) and Facebook (campmanitou) page.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Manitou - Second Session 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
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 47 Camp Manitou Cove, Oakland, ME 04963, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Manitou - Second Session

What ages does Camp Manitou - Second Session accept?
Camp Manitou - Second Session is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Manitou - Second Session cost?
Camp Manitou - Second Session publishes $3,517/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Manitou - Second Session's hours?
Camp Manitou - Second Session 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 Manitou - Second Session accredited?
Yes — Camp Manitou - Second Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Manitou - Second Session?
Camp Manitou - Second Session is operated by a private business, with 90 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 Manitou - Second Session provide lunch?
Camp Manitou - Second Session does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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