Time seems to stand still as the canoe glides through the cool,
clear waters of Lake Androscoggin. Only the rythmic slap of paddles
breaks the silence of the summer afternoon. The lake, five miles
wide and six miles long, is encircled by a forest of fir, pine,
maple and a dozen other species of trees that form the Maine wildernes.
There, carved out of 125 acres along the shoreline of the lake,
is Camp Androscoggin. founded in 1907, our camp is located in Wayne,
20 miles west of Augusta, the state capitol.
This is the spectacular setting at the heart of
the unique and enduring Androscoggin Experience. But it takes much
more than breathtaking maine Vistas to earn the loyalty of second,
third and fourth generation campers - and the repeated ranking by
respected national experts as arguably the traditional Maine camp
for boys.
What's the secret of this commanding reputation?
Place, of course, plus people,
planning and program.
The Androscoggin People
 Every
summer, some 270 boys ages eight to 15 come to Camp Androscoggin,
each one expecting to have the summer of his life. The skilled and
caring staff is focused on that goal. They live the Androscoggin
tradition every day, encouraging each boy to:
- Learn new skills and gain self-confidence by mastering the challenges
of camp life.
- Feel part of a close-knit, spirited community and grow from
the experience.
- Make lasting friendships and have the summer of his life –
every summer.
Camp Androscoggin has been owned and operated by
the Hirsch family since 1964 when Stanley and Barbara began the
tradition. Their son Peter, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania
and Georgetown Law School, became a director in 1984 following 15
years as a camper and a counselor.
Peter and his wife Roberta, an early-grades teacher
with a masters degree in education from Teachers College of Columbia
University, are now Directors of the camp. The tradition continues.
 Androscoggin
is known for its staff – more than 75 people with proven expertise,
maturity, and a natural ability to be mentors and role models. They
are carefully selected and thoroughly trained, starting with a full
week of orientation before the campers arrive and continuing throughout
the summer.
 Every counselor has completed at least one year of college and
is a specialist in one activity or sport. The camp has no general
counselors, no junior counselors or counselors in training.
The staff includes a dozen senior members, educators who have
been at Androscoggin for 5, 10, and even 20 years or more! They
are group leaders and department heads who provide a core of continuity
for the Androscoggin tradition. A physician and registered nurses
are also residents of the camp.
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