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Camp Med-o-lark is an all genders arts sleep away camp in Washington, Maine for children ages 7–16, set on the shores of a pristine lake. Med-o-lark offers a fully elective program, allowing campers to design their own schedules from a wide range of activities including performing arts, fine arts, sports, circus, waterfront, and more. Each summer, Med-o-larkers come together to build a kind, creative community where everyone has the opportunity to discover, grow, create, learn, and shine. With a strong emphasis on the arts, Med-o-lark offers one of the most extensive programs in dance, fine arts, handcrafts, and theater of any camp in New England.

At Mountain Camp, we focus on creating an inclusive, noncompetitive environment where kids can learn, grow, and form lifelong friendships. We recognize the importance of skill-building and conflict resolution, and provide a wide range of activities and workshops that are tailored to each age group. Through arts and crafts, drama, music, campfires, outdoor survival skills, field games, low-ropes challenge courses, whitewater rafting, swimming, canoeing and hiking, kids are able to learn, explore, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.