Camp Susan Curtis

Our mission is to provide a transformative camp experience that nurtures self-confidence and a sense of belonging in Maine children facing economic hardship.

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Have you seen our new website? Thanks to the generosity of Pulp+Wire, who donated their skilled in-kind brand development services, CSC now has a website that clearly and meaningfully communicates our mission and impact. Check it out at https://t.co/HLuYQh9oQx.

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Think you know all about camp trivia? Well here's a question that might stump you: How deep is Trout Lake’s deepest point?

Take your best guess in the comments and then check back on Monday for the answer!

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Guards on duty! Our camp staff team helps campers improve their swimming skills and learn safe practices for being in and around bodies of water. Water safety skills are crucial for Maine kids immersed in nature because there are over 6,000 lakes and ponds in Maine!

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Why are pirate costumes the coolest? They just arrrrrr! Happy Halloween from Camp Susan Curtis!

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How has camp affected you? It’s a big question, and Jasmine joins us for one last time this week to share how her time at Camp Susan Curtis has had a positive impact on her life goals and helped her navigate her plans for the future. #campcommunity

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What’s your favorite Trout Lake activity? This beautiful lake is a staple of Camp Susan Curtis, and we love teaching campers to swim, canoe, kayak, and paddleboard (and lots more!) each summer.

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What can you learn during 6 years as a camper at Camp Susan Curtis? Jasmine is back this week to share some of the lessons she learned – lessons that have not only impacted how she lives her daily life, but that also inform her own work as a camp staff member.

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Camp happens in the summer. But the lessons kids learn at camp stay with them all year long. As Kalea shares, understanding how to push yourself, try new things, and try again even if you fail are lessons that help campers know they can find success in all kinds of places.

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Sometimes being camp staff means spending 20 minutes untangling thread so that campers can make friendship bracelets with their favorite colors. We are so grateful for the MANY ways that staff show up for campers. Let them know in the comments how much you appreciate them!

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Sometimes it’s all about finding the right balance! On the “Moby Deck” obstacle on the ropes course, campers learn how working together can – literally – help them find stability while facing challenges and achieving goals.

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Camp friendships are extra special. Even if you live far apart, or haven’t talked in a while, you can always pick right back up and laugh over a memory from camp. Show some love to your camp friends by tagging them in the comments!

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Calling all current and former campers and camp staff! What’s your favorite Password story? We’d love to know which story stuck with you and if it makes a difference in how you live your life. Let us know your favorites in the comments!

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How would you describe camp? At the end of each camp season, we give campers the opportunity to write, in their own words, about what camp means to them.

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Campers and camp alums – where are you from in Maine? Since 1974, Camp Susan Curtis has served more than 18,000 campers! We love that we have campers come from all over the state. Below is a breakdown of how many campers came from each county in Maine for the 2022 camp season.

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We don’t know how you’re feeling, but we’re wishing we could hit REWIND and start summer all over again! Which camp activity do you or your camper miss the most?

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At the end of each camp season, we give campers the opportunity to write, in their own words, about what camp means to them. We are always in awe of the many different reasons that kids find camp meaningful.

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THANK YOU to everyone who made the 2022 camp season so AWESOME! We already miss all the incredible campers who spent their summer with us. Thank you to our AMAZING campers, camp staff, camper families, volunteers, supporters, and donors who made this an extra special summer.

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What word would you use to describe Camp Susan Curtis? Last week, campers made bookmarks that expressed how camp makes them feel. Camper Lucas shared that camp makes him feel CHILL! We love to see campers share how they feel at Camp Susan Curtis in their own words.

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At camp, we want to help campers develop self-care strategies. One strategy is joyful movement. In our Calm Down program, campers learn about how they can do things like dance, go for walks, or take a bike ride to relieve stress, clear their minds, and find joy.

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What are your favorite camp adventures? By embarking on adventures of all kinds at camp – from kayaking across Trout Lake to overnight hikes on Allen Mountain – campers learn to push their comfort zone and embrace their own potential.