Summer Camp Articles & Information
Learn more about Maine Arts Camp and how to prepare your child for attending our overnight summer camp. Our articles cover a wide range of topics from preparing a camper for their first summer camp experience to how we help campers structure their activities.
We have another pre-camp activity for everyone, this time from Stephen! In this Creative Writing activity, Stephen will guide you through building your very own world, complete with maps, towns, characters, and adventures. All you need is a little paper, a pen, and your imagination. Let’s see where your story takes you. See [...]
At Maine Arts Camp, Culinary is so much more than just following a recipe. In the MAC kitchen, campers have a ton of fun while learning real techniques, build confidence, and discover how creative cooking can be. From fresh pasta dishes to baked goods, savory meals to sweet treats, our culinary activities cover a [...]
We love to connect with first-time camper families here at Maine Arts Camp, and we hear from many! When we talk with caregivers looking for a small, supportive New England arts camp for their child or teen, it is often because this will be their young person’s first time at “sleepaway” summer camp. Some find [...]
The Maine Arts Camp philosophy to success in activities at camp
Campers success in actives is due to our “process over product” philosophy, encouraging campers to explore, take creative risks, and grow without pressure. Guided by professional teaching artists and supportive staff - campers build skills, confidence, and a strong sense of self that lasts long after summer ends.