Camp North Star
Traditional overnight summer camp in Maine offering a wide range of activities for boys and girls.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a listing for Camp North Star on the American Summer Camps directory, not the camp's official website. This listing describes Camp North Star as a traditional overnight summer camp located in Poland, Maine, catering to campers aged 7-17. It boasts over 40 activities, including water skiing, wakeboarding, sailing, tennis, arts & crafts, and adventure sports, indicating a diverse program. The listing mentions a focus on individual growth, skill development, and fostering a strong camp community. Without access to the official camp website (campnorthstar.com), it's impossible to verify ACA accreditation status, specific staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or detailed information about the camp's ownership or founding. Google reviews for 'Camp North Star Maine' show a rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive environment, variety of activities, and positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp North Star is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 100 Camp North Star Rd, Poland, ME 04274, USA
- Phone: (207) 998-4770
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, varies by session length
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp North Star
- What ages does Camp North Star accept?
- Camp North Star is open to children ages 7–17. 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 North Star cost?
- Camp North Star publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. USD, varies by session length Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp North Star's hours?
- Camp North Star 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.
- Does Camp North Star provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp North Star 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 North Star offer transportation?
- Camp North Star 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp North Star.
- Camp Fernwood · Ages 7–15 · $2,357/week
- Camp Fernwood · Poland, ME · Ages 8–15 · $2,357/week