Camp · Specialty · Ages 14–16 · $2,429/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 14–16

Seeds of Peace Camp

Seeds of Peace Camp · $2,429/week

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▌ Editor's read The Seeds of Peace Camp website loads successfully, detailing its mission to cultivate young leaders from conflict regions through dialogue and experiential learning. The organization was founded in 1993 by John Wallach, indicating 31 years of operation. It is clearly a nonprofit organization, with a focus on an overnight program model. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Seeds of Peace Camp Otisfield' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with themes highlighting the transformative experience and the impact of the peacebuilding curriculum. Social media handles for Instagram (@seedsofpeace) and Facebook (seedsofpeace) are prominently linked on the site. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it emphasizes a commitment to safety and a highly trained staff. The organization has undergone significant changes in recent years, including a temporary hiatus of its traditional camp program due to financial and leadership issues, but the website indicates a renewed focus on its core mission and programming.
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Since 199531+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Seeds of Peace Camp 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 specialty, 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
Not verified
Established
1995 (31 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 183 Powhatan Rd, Otisfield, ME 04270, USA
  • Phone: (207) 465-4444
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Full season tuition is $17,000. First and second sessions are $10,200 each. Credit card payments are 3% higher.

↗ What parents like

  • Oldest Jewish camp in US
  • Over 70 activities
  • Professional instruction

↘ Watch for

  • Credit card payments cost more

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Seeds of Peace Camp

What ages does Seeds of Peace Camp accept?
Seeds of Peace Camp is open to children ages 14–16. 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 Seeds of Peace Camp cost?
Seeds of Peace Camp publishes $2,429/week for the standard session. Full season tuition is $17,000. First and second sessions are $10,200 each. Credit card payments are 3% higher. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Seeds of Peace Camp's hours?
Seeds of Peace Camp 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.
Who runs Seeds of Peace Camp?
Seeds of Peace Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 31 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 Seeds of Peace Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Seeds of Peace Camp 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 Seeds of Peace Camp offer transportation?
Seeds of Peace Camp 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.

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