When thinking about spending a summer working at a camp in America, there are so many incredible locations for you to choose between. One incredible location that is home to so many amazing summer camps is Maine.
Maine, the northeasternmost U.S. state, is decorated with rocky shorelines, incredible nature, stunning mountain ranges, and enchanting natural beauty. Making it the perfect place to travel and work for the summer of 2027.
In this article, we will take a closer look at 9 of the very best summer camps in Maine to work at for the summer of 2027.
9 Best Summer Camps In Maine For 2027
Here at Wild Packs, we are proud to work with countless amazing summer camps all across America. Because of this, we have all of the knowledge needed to decipher between a good summer camp and an amazing one.
Using our experience, in no particular order, we have put together this list of the 9 very best summer camps in the great US state of Maine.
Camp Runoia
Camp Runoia is an ACA-accredited girls-only summer camp located on the Great Pond in the Belgrade Lakes Region of the state. This incredible camp has been welcoming girls through its doors since 1907, meaning they have over 117 years of experience providing campers with summer camp experiences to remember.
This experience not only benefits the campers. Experienced staff members will be able to help newer summer staff fully immerse themselves in the history and traditions of the camp. The camp provides workers with extensive training to help shape them into incredible summer camp counsellors.
Staff members and campers will spend their summer living in comfortable cabin accommodations surrounded by 360-degree views. What more could you ask for from a summer job?
Camp Kippewa
Camp Kippewa is a girls-only traditional summer camp located in the town of Monmouth, Maine on the shoreline of Lake Cobbosseecontee. The camp is located on a 60-acre plot of land which is decorated with natural beauty and state-of-the-art facilities for both campers and camp staff to enjoy.
This incredible camp truly is a home away from home as its programme is designed to create a huge family environment where everyone is safe to be themselves. Camp staff are expected to be caring, compassionate, and hard-working but are rewarded with unforgettable experiences and personal growth.
So if you are looking for a summer full of growth, friendship, and new experiences, Kippewa could be the perfect camp for you!
Wawenock Camp
Founded in 1910, Wawenock Camp has played a hugely important role in the community of Maine for over 114 years. This ACA-accredited girls-only summer camp provides a home away from home for over 110 different girls each summer. The 90-acre campsite is located just 25 miles from Portland and features incredible natural landscapes such as woodlands, greenery, & lakes.
The camp ensures that working at camp is not just a job, it is a life experience that will help individuals grow their skills and life prospects. Staff members are tasked with leading, overseeing, and teaching many different workshops and activities at camp. This allows the staff to grow their leadership and communication skills while also increasing confidence.
So if you are looking for the perfect summer camp to work at and grow your skills, Wawenock Camp could be the place for you.
Camp Cedar
Camp Cedar is a boys-only summer camp that has an incredible athletics programme which is designed to get the most out of its campers. The camp is located on the incredible shoreline of Coffee Pond in the town of Casco, Maine and is surrounded by rocky mountain trains and greenery.
The camp is family-owned and therefore has created a programme that encapsulates that family feel between the campers and staff members. Each staff member has the opportunity to work closely with campers to help them develop and improve their skills in their chosen sports as well as helping them try out new sports.
So if you are a sporty individual looking to share your passion with like-minded youngsters, Camp Cedar could be perfect for you!
Fernwood Cove Camp
Fernwood Cove Camp is an ACA-accredited girls-only camp positioned along the shoreline of Island Pond Lake in Harrison, Maine. The camp provides a multitude of different activities for campers to enjoy and staff to oversee across its vast 300-acre plot of land. The camp first opened its doors in 1998 and now welcomes over 200 campers every single summer.
With over 200 campers, Fernwood is always in need of hardworking and passionate staff members to ensure their summers are a success. Staff members are not just there to teach, they are vital members of the camp who will create incredible relationships with campers and do everything they can to ensure that everyone at Fernwood Cove Camp has the best possible summer.
So if you are hardworking and have a passion for working with kids, Fernwood Cove Camp is perfect for you!
Camp Wildwood
Wildwood is a premier ACA-accredited boys-only summer camp located on the huge Woods Pond in Bridgeton, Maine. The camp first opened in 1953 and has over the years created a safe home away from home for boys aged 7-15 to spend their summer making incredible memories.
Staff members play a hugely important role in providing campers with amazing experiences. That is why Camp Wildwood provides staff with all the training needed to ensure they share the values and skills needed for the camp. This not only allows staff members to grow their skills personally, but create incredible memories and friendships with other staff members.
So if you are looking to embark on a summer full of memories, adventure, growth, and friendships, look no further than Camp Wildwood.
Agassiz Village Camp
Agassiz Village is a summer camp located on the vast shoreline of Thompson Lake in Poland, Maine that welcomes kids from underserved communities. The programme is designed to allow kids who are often forgotten, a safe and fun environment where they can make new friends and incredible summer memories.
This camp provides staff members with a once-in-a-lifetime experience to work with incredible children from underprivileged communities. This provides staff members with one of the most rewarding opportunities to have a huge impact on the lives of these children. The children at Agassiz Village camp will be just as much of an inspiration to staff as staff are to them.
So if you want to take part in one of the most inspirational and rewarding camp programmes in America, Agassiz Village camp is perfect for you!
Camp Somerset For Girls
Camp Somerset for Girls is a girls-only ACA-accredited summer camp with a programme that is designed to help girls learn and develop while making amazing memories. The camp is located on a 50-acre campsite that is decorated with an incredible lake, woodlands, and greenery, as well as state-of-the-art facilities which are home to many activities.
Staff at Camp Somerset are not just teachers on camp, they are problem solvers, big sisters, role models, and so much more. Over the course of the summer, staff members will create incredible bonds with these amazing girls and will help shape them into incredible young women who have all the necessary confidence to become successful.
So if you want to help shape and develop the next generation of young women, look no further than Camp Somerset.
Camp Laurel South
Camp Laurel South is a traditional co-ed summer camp which is located on the shoreline of Crescent Lake, Maine. The camp has been welcoming young campers since it opened its doors in the summer of 1949. Over the last 75 years, Camp Laurel South has become an integral part of its community and has provided amazing summer experiences for countless kids.
Camp staff are given the hugely important goal of making sure that every camper fulfils their potential while also helping campmates to fulfil theirs. Laurel South has created a programme that provides a family-like feel for both campers and staff members. This helps to ensure that everybody at camp can thrive and make incredible memories.
If you want to spend your summer helping campers fulfil their potential while also ensuring you fulfil yours, Camp Laurel South is perfect for you.
Wild Packs Work With Camps All Across America
While Maine has a huge number of amazing summer camps with job openings for the summer of 2027, the most appropriate camp for you and your skill set may be in a completely different state.