Kamp Kohut
Rich in the finest Maine camping traditions since 1907, Kamp Kohut provides a beautiful location, extensive facilities and a nurturing environment to children from across the US and overseas. Surrounded by spectacular Lake Thompson, lush woods and fields, Kohut offers a magnificent setting for our comprehensive and spirited 4-week brother-sister program, designed to create lifelong friendships, skills and memories. Our care, attentiveness and high level of supervision (1 counselor to every 2.5 children) ensures that we can really focus on the individual needs of our campers, while promoting a close camp community based on family values. We have an excellent program that combines structure with choice and allows campers the opportunity to choose from over 50 different activities. Off-camp trips to parts of beautiful Maine, and fun all-camp special events complement our regular schedule and provide Kohut campers with a well-rounded program. All of this is made possible by an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated team of staff. Our counselors are committed to providing high quality activity instruction, a kind and comfortable bunk environment, and a safe and wholesome setting for children. Summers at Kohut are truly friendly, fun and memorable. ACA accredited. 200 Boys and girls, ages 7-16.
Summer Address
151 Kohut Road
Oxford, ME 04270
+1.207.539.0966
Winter Address
2 Tall Pine Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
+1.207.767.2406
Memories of Camp
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| maureen said... |
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| We chose to send our daughter to camp in Maine because of the wonderful variety of activities that were offered (and intrinsic to Maine) - lobster fishing, gem mining, berry picking, mountain climbing, rock climbing as well as arts and crafts and the "traditional" camp activities. |
| robyn said... |
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| Waiting for pictures of Olympics on the nightly emails. |
| amy said... |
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| "Your care and meticulous attention really show....Kohut is a wonderful place with an excellent program." Amy from New York |
| andrea said... |
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| "My daughter has yet to descend from her Kohut cloud...she could not have had a more positive experience. It was everything we hoped it would be for her, and more" Andrea from Connecticut |
| harriett said... |
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| "Ever so expertly, we were gently guided into what our children now refer to as 'the best summer of our lives'. There just aren't enough words to thank you for the extraordinary month Jacob, Julia and David had at Kamp Kohut. My heart overflows with gratitude to you...we've finally found our summer home!" Harriett from Florida |
| patti said... |
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| "I am so struck with how happy my children are now, and how good they seem to feel about themselves. You offer an environment which is nurturing and empowers each camper in his or her own area of interest. My family thanks you!" Patti from Maryland |
| jennifer said... |
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| "Mike and I cannot thank you enough for having Alex each summer and allowing him to have a wonderful time while teaching him many of life's lessons. We saw so much maturity in him as he returned home each year. Alex has changed so much since that first summer and we feel Kohut had a lot to do with the development of his confidence and character." Jennifer from Westfield, New Jersey |
| jaime said... |
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| "Jimmy arrived last night very happy. He said to us that these were the best
holidays ever. He told us that everyone was kind and friendly and that he made a lot of friends (he invited each one of them to Peru).
Again, Terese and I are forever grateful for the care and love you gave Jimmy and Rafael. I hope you have a chance to come to Peru one of these days." Jaime from Peru
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| laura said... |
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| "Ali misses KK!! I can't begin to tell you how much she loves her camp. It is so nice to know that she feels that way about KK. Sometimes school can be stressful and it is a lot of work. On the other hand KK gives her a sense of pure happiness and joy." Laura from New York |
| augie said... |
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| I would just like to let you know how much I got out of Kohut. I learned how to waterski, which was HUGE for me, mountain bike, play soccer, windsurf, kayak, play volleyball, play softball and even learned some knew stitches for my friendship bracelets. I will never forget performing in the talent show in front of all of kamp, having a fire truck ride in when Olympics was breaking or getting up on those water skis and feeling like I was on top of the world. Memories like these will be with me forever.
Ever since my first year at Kamp you welcomed me and treated me with so much kindness. I never felt hesitant about talking to when it came to other girls or just sharing exciting news. You were always there for me and I will always remember you as my mom away from home.
Please tell the rest of the kohut family (Steve, Jenny, Dan, Joe) that I say thanks for everything!
Thanks again, and I hope we can keep in touch!" Augie from Masschusetts
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| jamie said... |
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| "Kamps like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. Seven years ago I came to Kohut, having never been away from home before. I couldn't water-ski, I couldn't row, and I definitely couldn't do 200 pushupss in ten minutes Dan Meade!
I came to Kamp Kohut because my parents believe that its one of the best, most unforgettable experiences of a lifetime. Of course, my first year I had no idea what they were talking about. I didn't know many people, I didn't know what to expect, and I certainly didn't know my way around. And now seven amazing sessions later I know what my parents mean. Every day is truly a surprise. I never quite know what Kamp has in store for me, whether its a hilarious car wash or operation swamp kayak. And the memories never cease to exist.
One of my favorite moments happened only a week or two ago. My bunk and I were flying across the lake in the Hunter belting out Bohemian rhapsody at the top of our voices (by the way thats how our bunk skit started). My first year I remember having a Gold Rush as a Kollege Days Special Event. I remember watching in awe as the older kids ran around Kamp, finding golden colored rocks and here I was, just nine years old, still trying to figure out what the heck was going on! My point is, I looked up to those seniors as role models and as friends. And now her I am, a senior, with younger kids looking up to me. Kamp truly does fly by and you have to savor every moment.
Kohut has meant a lot to me over the years. Its a place where I can be me and not have to worry about what others think. I've tried new activities and gotten extremely close to awesome people. Id especially like to thank the bunk of Ohio. You guys are some of my best friends and we've had great times together. Id also like to thank my brother and sister, for being two people I can go to no matter what, and for making my time at Kamp that much better.
And finally, Id like to end with one last piece of advice. Go outside your comfort zone. Dont be scared, because the things you regret the most are the things you dont do. Since day one of Kamp seven years ago, I've wanted to catch the trapeze more than anything. At first, I was scared and didn't really believe in myself. I've taken adventure for one week every session since that first day and I finally caught it yesterday. Before Kamp, I never could have imagined myself jumping off a platform thirty feet in the air to try to catch a bar, seemingly impossible to reach. And thats what Kohut does for you; it makes you want to try things you're not necessarily the most comfortable with at first. It gives you the courage to conquer anything you set your mind to. Kohut has turned me into someone Im very proud of, and I hope it has and will do the same for you. Thank you." Jamie from Masschusetts |
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| "When I was 11 I had been going to the same day camp for six years and I was perfectly happy. Then my younger sister Maddy decided to go to sleepaway camp and of course if she was going I had to go too. My mom did some research and found Kohut. After I saw the video, I was hooked. Both lisa and steve came to my house to tell us exactly what to expect: lots of sunny skies, fun activities and great bunkmates.
Ill always remember things like the first time I got up on water-skis after a week of trying. Ill never forget our Milford Rock Lobster/Twilight bunk skit, which was probably the best I have participated in out of all my four years. During First-Year Senior year we all (some of us unwillingly) got up at 4 am, hiked up a mountain and watched the sunrise. Although it was literally the crack of dawn and our legs were exhausted from all the walking its something Ill always remember because my bunk and I did it together.
The Bar Harbor trip this year were some of the best three days of my life- things like the Lumberjack Show are things I would never even think of doing it if it werent with my crazy camp friends.
I think that Kohut has made me a better person in so many ways. Kohut gives you the chance to let your true colors shine through, even when youre rocking out to Taylor Swift in a canoe in the middle of the lake with Dana and Jill. Kohut gives you the chance to meet people from around the world and try things that you dont have the chance to do anywhere else. I always leave Kamp a more confident person because I know that people can accept me for who I am like they do at Kohut.
I think what Ill miss most is the entire atmosphere at Kamp. Waking up every single morning and knowing that the day will bring new, exciting things. Also the people you meet here are lifelong friends even after only being together for 3 and a half weeks. At Kamp you can be and do whatever you want to, free of judgment, which doesnt happen at home.
My advice to everyone thats lucky enough to be able to come back next year is that you need to just be yourself. Do things that you want to do and have fun. Three and a half weeks goes by faster than you know. When I first got here four years ago I was homesick and unsure of what would happen and suddenly here I am now." Rebecca from Massachusetts
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