The Androscoggin Program

The Perfect Size

With 250 campers and 100 staff,  every boy has the chance to spend time with and get to know all of the other boys and counselors. At the same time, each age group is large enough for boys to live with and enjoy their instructional periods, teams and trips with boys their own age.  . 

The size and ratio of campers to staff also assures that each boy receives the personal attention he needs, enabling Peter, Roberta, and the counselors to spend time with every camper. This begins when every boy steps off the bus and gets a warm welcome from his counselor, group leader, and Peter and Roberta. 

The welcoming party includes an Androscoggin big brother, an older, returning camper who will contact their little brother in the weeks leading up to camp, give them a tour of camp after dinner on the first night, and serve as a buddy and mentor throughout the rest of the summer.

Program Structure

Throughout the summer, we ensure each camper is scheduled for every activity in our program and receives instruction from an experienced specialist. With a range of activities from team sports to the waterfront, outdoor adventures to our arts program, campers can participate in their favorite activities and be introduced to many they might be trying for the first time. Exploring and learning new skills is an exciting challenge for campers, making them more confident about taking on new opportunities now and in the future. 

The structure of our program also allows every camper to personalize his schedule. As boys get older, they have more opportunities to specialize in their favorite activities, where they can focus on refining skills they have learned during their earlier summers at camp. Group leaders and department heads work to monitor each camper’s progress, ensuring they receive extra attention in the areas they and their parents have requested.

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OUR TWO KEY PRINCIPLES

As we enter Androscoggin’s second century, we remain committed to two key principles that enable each boy to enjoy the summer of his life and develop a sense of his own achievement.

First, we make certain each camper is introduced to every activity in our program and receives instruction from an experienced specialist. Learning how makes everything more fun. It also makes campers more confident about taking on new challenges now and in the future.

Second, we structure our program so that every camper has the opportunity to personalize his schedule. As our campers get older they have more opportunities to specialize in the activities they select. Group leaders and department heads work together to monitor each camper’s progress, making certain he receives extra attention in the areas he and his parents have requested.

A Typical Day