Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–15 · $2,393/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–15

Camp Caribou - Full Season

Winslow, ME · $2,393/week · ★ 4.7 (45 reviews)

A traditional overnight summer camp for boys in Winslow, Maine, offering a wide range of land and water activities...

▌ Editor's read Camp Caribou's website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing its programs for boys. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp has a strong online presence, with a 4.9-star rating from over 100 Google reviews, where parents frequently praise the variety of activities, the caring staff, and the positive impact on their sons. The website states the camp has been operating since 1937, founded by Bill Lerman, and explicitly mentions a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio. Furthermore, the camp's employment page confirms that all staff undergo background checks. Social media handles @campcaribou on Instagram and 'campcaribou' on Facebook are prominently displayed on the site, indicating active engagement. The camp offers an overnight program for boys, focusing on a traditional summer camp experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193987+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–15

Camp Caribou - Full Season 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
1939 (87 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1 Caribou Way, Winslow, ME 04901
  • Phone: (888) 305-2267
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Full season cost is $16,750

↗ What parents like

  • Long-standing tradition since 1922
  • Full and partial sessions
  • Focus on personal growth

↘ Watch for

  • Boys-only camp
  • High tuition cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Caribou - Full Season

What ages does Camp Caribou - Full Season accept?
Camp Caribou - Full Season 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 Caribou - Full Season cost?
Camp Caribou - Full Season publishes $2,393/week for the standard session. Full season cost is $16,750 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Caribou - Full Season's hours?
Camp Caribou - Full Season 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 Caribou - Full Season accredited?
Yes — Camp Caribou - Full Season is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 87 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 Caribou - Full Season?
Camp Caribou - Full Season is operated by a private business, with 87 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 Caribou - Full Season provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Caribou - Full Season 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.

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