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Camp Bishopswood

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About Camp Bishopswood

At Camp Bishopswood, children aged 8 to 16 can experience the beauty of Maine’s Lake Megunticook region while engaging in the traditional camp activities such as swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and arts & crafts. In addition, children can take part in the camp’s unique program of music, drama, improv, and dance. The camp is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment in which children can learn and grow. Camp Bishopswood has been a special part of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine since the early 1960’s. Located on the picturesque shores of Lake Megunticook near Camden, Maine, Bishopswood is a place where children aged 8 to 16 can enjoy a traditional summer camp experience. The facility was first built in the 1930’s as Camp Merestead, a private camp for girls with a focus on athletics, water sports, and the performing arts. The camp was the first in the state to feature a regulation field hockey field. In the early 1960’s, the Episcopal Camp Foundation purchased the facility and re-opened it as Bishopswood. It has been a co-ed camp since the early 1970’s. At Bishopswood, campers can take part in activities like swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and arts & crafts. The camp also offers a unique program of music, drama, improv, and dance. The staff is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment in which kids can discover and explore new things.

Programs

The classes, camps and experiences this business offers.

TRADITIONAL YOUTH CAMP Ages 8-16

Our 70 wooded acres provide the setting for campers to learn camp craft skills, environmental studies, and the joy of just being a child in the Maine woods.

MINI CAMP Ages 6-8

Designed for children ages 6 to 8. This is an introductory step for campers who are ready for their first extended stay away from home. We pack the excitement of a traditional youth camp into two nights and three fun-filled days where campers get their first taste of all that sleep-away camp has to offer!

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING Ages 15 -17

All CIT’s are welcomed to take the Lifeguarding class. At the end of your 5 weeks if you have met all of the American Red Cross requirements you will have your LGT, Waterfront module, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (Participants will be required to purchase books and supplies.)

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Location & details

🗺️ 98 Bishopswood Rd, Hope, ME 04847 — open in Maps

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