“KEEP CLOSE to NATURE'S HEART … and BREAK CLEAR AWAY, ONCE IN A WHILE, and CLIMB A MOUNTAIN or SPEND a WEEK IN THE WOODS. WASH YOUR SPIRIT CLEAN.” John Muir
WILDERNESS MAINE CAMP FOR EVERYONE!
Camp Forest is a wilderness Maine day camp to preserve, teach, and honor wilderness living skills from around the world.
In addition to a full Day Camp, Camp Forest offers weekly expeditions and runs the Camp Forest Institute to expand the
wilderness experience. Camp Forest Camper/Counselor Ratio: No greater than 8:1 (maintained at all times).
LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MAINE.
ENROLL NOW IN SUMMER CAMP 2026
– SUMMER 2026 –
MAINE WILDERNESS DAY CAMP!
Nuturing a love of nature.
Camp Forest is a Day and Expedition camp in Maine to preserve, learn and honor wilderness living skills from around the world.
All camper weeks are open to campers of any skill level.
OVERVIEW
BOYS & GIRLS, YOUTHS, ADULTS
DAY CAMP AGES 7-17
EXPEDITIONS FOR ALL AGES
PLANT IDENTIFICATION
ANIMAL APPRECIATION
RESPECT FOR NATURE
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
CAMP FOREST 2026 SCHEDULE
June 15-19 | Adult Training Week
June 22-26 | Nature Crafts
June 29 to July 3 | Canoe Day Camp
July 6 to 10 | Lake Expedition
July 13-17 | Forest Basics
July 20-24 | Maine Woodsman Week
July 27-31 | Junior Maine Guide Expedition
August 3-7 | Animal Week
August 10-14 | Osprey Week
August 17-21 | Eagle Week
August 24-28 | Harvest Week
– OUR SEASON –
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Camp Forest Institute
Camp Forest Institute offers adult wilderness training and expeditions in the United States, Peru, and Africa.
Expeditions and Events
Camp Forest offers overnight expeditions and special events. These expeditions are open to all.
Wilderness Day Camp
Immerse yourself in nature and learn about the natural world through our Wilderness Day Camp.
Junior Maine Guide
The Junior Maine Guide Program is a wilderness camping program for youth ages 9 – 18 years.
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