Camp Micah
Welcome to Camp Micah! Founded in 2001 Camp Micah is a traditional, Jewish, co-ed, overnight summer camp for campers ages 7-15. Micah sits on the shore of fabulous Peabody Pond, on the town line between Bridgton and Sebago, Maine. We are located 2.5 hours from Boston and 45 minutes from Portland. In addition to a wide array of activities you will find a caring and fun environment. When we say, we have something for everyone, we mean it.Campers come to Micah each year for 4 and 8 week sessions at our fabulous lakefront facility, just 2.5 hours north of Boston. Our well-rounded program lets us offer sports, arts, waterfront, and individual activities. We also offer trips and special event days throughout each session. Led by our experienced team of directors, our staff is hired very selectively and come to camp for the right reasons! Camp Micah only selects staff members that truly understand all that is involved in building a camper’s confidence and self-esteem. Judaism is woven into the fabric of life at Micah by connecting campers to their rich Jewish heritage. Our truly unique and spirited Friday Night Services coupled with our exciting, creative and educational Shabbat programs make being Jewish fun! Although Camp Micah is not a kosher camp, we do not serve pork or shellfish at meals.Learn more about Camp Micah by exploring our website, contacting our office, watching our video, or requesting a brochure!
Summer Address
156 Moose Cove Lodge Road
Bridgton, ME 04009
1-207-647-8999
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| Alexandra said... |
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| My favorite memory is from the summer of 2014. One of my best friends started using her things as "doctor supplies". She set up a sign up sheet for our bunk if we wanted a "check up". Next think you know our counselor is covered in blue sunscreen blotches! |
| Lori said... |
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| My daughter is the third generation at a Maine camp. It all started with my Parents meeting at Camp Lown in Oakland, Maine over 57 years ago. And 42 years ago I started at Camp Naomi in Raymond, Maine where I had the best 11 summers of my life.
My daughter, Jordan has been at Camp Micah in Bridgton, Maine for the past 3 summers and is looking forward to her 4th summer there. It is so wonderful to have her share the same memories of camp that her past generations have.
Jordan considers Camp Micah her second home. She has learned so much at camp and every year she returns home more grownup. When my husband and I go on visiting day it is like we are visiting her home. We are greeted by the director and all of the staff with a hug. This is a family and we are welcomed into their home for the day and I never want to leave!
One of the many aspects I like about Camp Micah is their quality staff. Not only do they believe in training their own campers to be staff but they have an executive staff team that is connected with your child. If needed they are always available for Parent’s conversation.
Jordan is making lifelong friends. Her Grandparents and I are still in contact with our camp friends. I will never forget when I started at camp, a friend of my Parents said that I might meet my future husband at camp. I never did but you never know if Jordan might. (And that would be ok with me!)
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| Lori said... |
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| I went to a Maine camp over 30 years ago. (Camp Naomi) I am still in touch with my camp friends. They are family to me. My parents also met at a Maine Camp. (Camp Lown) My daughter is going to Camp Micah for the whole summer this year after half a season last year. She feels the Camp Micah is her second family. The best gift I can give to my child is going to overnight Camp in Maine! |
| Linda said... |
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| My 3 boys all attend Camp Micah and it is fantastic. When they come home they are like best friends with no arguing for 3 weeks and they continually talk of their camp memories and activities, even singing. Their favorite definitely is color wars and other all camp activities. The camp is one big happy family and they are able to be themselves and have fun, like they should! |
| Deb said... |
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| Family visiting day--Walking through camp and looking over the lake--I mentioned to my son how lucky he was to see this view every day--beautiful evergreen trees, lining and reflecting on a crystal clear, calm lake with a mountain framing it all and my son said with a smirk of pride--yea I learned to water ski on that lake AND I climbed to the top of that mountain.....
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| Marci said... |
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| My son won the "golden boot" award for hiking over the summer. He was so proud of himself, and I will never forget the amazing look on his face when he showed us the plaque on visiting day. |
| Hilary said... |
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| The night before Visiting Day, we had Campfire. I sat next to my Best Friend, Alexa. We have such a close bond. I was also next to the Timbers counsler, Laurel. We were singing the camp song, swaying back and forth, arms around each other. I didn't know the words, but I was mumbling the tune. I was getting really sad because the session was over. I started crying and so did Alexa. We hugged and shared our favorite stories, and we got each others information and shared some laughs. Even though the summer was over, we promised to make the most of Visiting day. My other friends and I did the same. All of my friends from camp and I are still in touch. We can't wait for this summer! |
| Becca said... |
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| My favoriter camp memory is being able to go to camp and be crazy and do whatever you want and that be the normal. I love just hanging out in the bunk with my friends and having the feeling of a big family. We love Camp Micah and would love for everyone to experience it! |
| Rosalind said... |
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| When I called my son to say hi and he said I can't talk long, I have to go celebrate Shabbat by doing yoga in the woods, I couldn't think of a better place I'd want him to be. |
| Marcia said... |
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| My children love this camp! They are very enthusiastic every year to go back to camp...they look forward to each and every summer! The camp is very well run, the counsellors are fantastic and the whole experience is excellent! |
| Jessica said... |
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| My favorite camp memory was when I first got off of the bus, first session 2010. As soon as i met my bunk there was instant bonding. I LOVE CAMP MICAH!!!!! NO OTHER CAMP!!!!!
See y'all 2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Eli said... |
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| my favorite camp memorie from 2012 is every thing i couldn't be in a better place |
| Eli said... |
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| My favorite camp memory is when i first came to camp in 2011. When i got on the bus I met two kids Elliot Kaufman and Jake Sofro. We instantly became FRIENDS and when 2nd session came we all got to be in the same bunk. That is my camp memory from 2011. I<3 CAMP MICAH SO MUCH. GO CAMP MICAH! |
| Frank said... |
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| Five years ago we were looking for our daughter's first sleep away summer camp experience. We looked at literally hundreds of DVDs of camps in Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. We had two "camp ladies," the scouts who take into account what you and your child are looking for in a summer camp and try to match you up with the perfect camp. We also continually quizzed friends and relatives, taking all recommendations in. We also asked our best friends for their take on the camp my godson went to and they could not say enough nice things about it.
We looked at Camp Micah's video and found it to be amateurish and that is what we liked about it. The kids were not "staged," but seemed genuinely expressing their feelings about Camp Micah. Well we scheduled a trip to Maine and went up that summer and went on a tour of Camp Micah. We had lunch with one of the owners who happened to be visiting and the other owners/directors. The grounds were beautiful (and still are), but we observed the laughing, singing and true warmth of the kids having lunch. Our daughter on the car ride back to New York said, "I want to go to Camp Micah." The utterance was totally unsolicited and that was five years ago.
Our daughter has been going to Camp Micah every Summer, has made great, lifelong friends and her memories each Summer change as she gets older, but she has never looked to go to any other camp because she finds Camp Micah to be her Summer family and the values and traditions are things she cherishes, probably always will...
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| Harrison said... |
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| my best camp micah memory is the first of camp in 2009 even though i missed my parents i had the best time ever and i never wanted to leave I LOVE CAMP MICAH |
| Jojo said... |
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| As an alum of Camp Micah, a recent college graduate and a young professional I often don't take the time to look back and see how my Micah experience has highly impacted my young professional experience. I had an amazing four years in Bridgton, ME filled with laughter and excitement that served as an introduction to what my life would encounter. As a camper at Micah I was involved with EVERYTHING; the plays, the soccer team, Color War, Micah Minis (although I don't think they were called that back then), Banquet etc. As a counselor and a member of the Administrative team I had the opportunity to work with campers and create memorable events that shaped their summers. Now, four years out, I work for my alma mater as Program Coordinator that plans events that shape our campus community. While Central New York is lovely, I often find myself looking out my window wishing I were looking at Peabody Pond. After careful comparisons I can confidently say that Maine was the best place to go to camp - it was an escape that allowed me to grow in the young woman I am today. The trip days, days off and overnights gave staff and campers a chance to experience everything Maine had to offer. The sun didn't hurt either. |
| Helene said... |
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| When I sent my kids to camp, I was hoping they would feel comfortable enough there to call it their second home. Well, that is what Micah has become to both of my boys, ages 17 and 15. Over the past 6 + years, they have found their friends, enjoyed their sports and had lots of laughs in a place where kids are encouraged to be themselves and appreciate each other for everything they bring to the table. Micah fosters an environment that blends fun and good times with an appreciation of the world around them. My kids love that they can go and play hard and let it all go at the same time. When they come home from camp and tell us stories that have them laughing in stitches, you know it's all good. The administors have always been very available for myself and my kids and taken a truly genuine interest in getting to know who they are and what they're all about. Comfortable, safe, free and easy are words that come to mind when I picture Camp Micah, it's beautiful surroundings and, most important, the people who go there and call it home. |
| Tania said... |
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| Some of my favorite memories of Camp Micah revolve around Visiting Day, the half way point during the full session where parents are reconnected with their children for a day of activities, songs, plays and performances, and of course good food! There's always a positive energy in the air, perhaps inspired by the gorgeous view of the lake and the cooling sensation of a Maine summer breeze. The sight of so many smiling children happily interacting with fellow campers and with the wonderful Micah administration and staff is heartwarming and satisfying. At Camp Micah, every child is made to feel special and loved for who they are. For that reason, I believe the lyrics in the Camp Micah song we all join in singing capture the essence of this truly special place. "Camp Micah is our comfort zone, our home away from home, and when we're at Camp Micah we will never be alone." |
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