Outdoor & Leadership Camps

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  • AquaQuest & Seacoast Adventures Camp (Grades 2-7)-Daily Excursions Off-site, August 18-22

    Camp Topic: AquaQuest & Seacoast Adventures
    The Ultimate Coastal Adventure for Rising 2nd–7th Graders
    Grades:
    2-7
    Dates
    : August 18-22, Monday-Friday
    Time: 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Cost: $135/day, covers all travel and adventure based costs 
    Registration: Register for individual day adventures on CampBrain
    Chaperone Ratio
    : 1:4
    Drop-off/Pick-Up: Berwick Academy Campus

    Get ready for an unforgettable summer with AquaQuest & Seacoast Adventures! From sailing on schooners to whale watching and marine biology, this week-long camp offers thrilling water-based activities for campers who love exploration, teamwork, and hands-on learning. Led by Nichole, Director of Aux Progams and also a seasoned outdoors woman and maritime educator. And Mia, Assistant Director of Aux Progams, also an expert in outdoor adventure and environmental education. AquaQuest is the perfect mix of fun and learning!
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  • Counselor-in-Training Program (Grades 8-11, ages 13+) - June 30-August 8

    CIT Leadership Program- Berwick L.E.A.D.

    Grades Served: 8th-11th
    Location: Berwick Academy Campus, South Berwick, ME
    Dates: Weekly from June 30-August 8
    Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    AfterCare Available: Please contact our office if you wish to extend your CIT program to 5pm
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Add a weekly transportation pass during registration to access our transportation offering.
    Cost: $350/week
    Scholarships Available: We are committed to making camp accessible. Full and partial subsidies are available for our CIT Program. Don’t let cost be a barrier—apply for financial aid here.

    The Berwick Academy L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Education, Adventure, Development) program is a powerful Counselor-in-Training (CIT) experience for teens ages 13–16. This immersive 5-week program equips participants with essential leadership skills, hands-on camp counseling experience, and the confidence to lead. Through a mix of training, community building activities, and real-world responsibilities, teens build lasting connections and prepare to become impactful leaders and future camp counselors. 
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  • Summer Ecology Adventure-Cultivating Climate Leaders w/ The Ecology School (Grades 5-9)- Overnight Camp, August 10-15

    Camp Topic: Summer Ecology Adventure - Cultivating Climate Leaders 
    Camp Type:
    Overnight Program
    Grades:
    5-9
    Partner Organization:
    The Ecology School
    Instructors:
    The Ecology School Educators & Staff
    Grades:
    5-9
    Location:
     The Ecology School at River Bend Farm, Saco, ME
    Dates: August 10-15, Sunday-Friday/5-night, 6 day camp
    Drop-off: Sunday, August 10, between 1:30–3:30 PM
    Pick-up: Friday, August 15, between 12–1 PM
    Cost:  $550
    Registration Details: Registration through Berwick Academy on Campbrain.
    Requirements: Additional forms and health information required by The Ecology School, Berwick Academy will send required forms prior to the start of camp.
    Cancellation Policy:
    At Registration: $200 non-refundable minimum payment
    Before June 1: Full refund minus $200
    After July 1: If paid in full, 70% of tuition ($385) refunded; if not paid in full, anything above $165 refunded
    Within 3 Weeks of Start Date: No refund

    Join The Ecology School, in partnership with Berwick Academy, for an immersive overnight camp where nature becomes your classroom! Explore ecology, sustainability, and outdoor adventure through hands-on learning, all while connecting with the environment in a fun and engaging way.
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  • Trailblazers: Outdoor Adventure & Leadership Camp (Grades 4-8) - June 23-August 8

    Trailblazers: Outdoor Adventure & Leadership Camp

    Grades Served: 4th-8th
    Location: Berwick Academy Campus, South Berwick, ME
    This program includes exciting adventure-based field trips, all covered within the program fee. Once campers arrive on campus, Berwick Academy handles all transportation, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for families.
    Weeks Offered:
    June 23rd-27th
    June 30th-July 4th (no Fri.)
    July 7th-11th
    July 14-18th: NO CAMP
    July 21st-25th
    July 28th-Aug. 1st
    August 4th-8th
    Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Drop-off is between 8:30am-9:00pm
    Cost: $450/week 
    AfterCare Available:
    Please add on AfterCare at during the registration process if you wish to extend your child's camp day to 5pm
    Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York. Add a weekly transportation pass during registration to access our transportation offering.
    Scholarships Available: We are committed to making camp accessible. Full and partial subsidies are available for our our Trailblazers Program. Don’t let cost be a barrier—apply for financial aid here.

    Trailblazers is Berwick Academy’s premier outdoor adventure camp for grades 4-8, designed to inspire thrilling exploration, hands-on learning, and leadership development beyond traditional summer programs. Nestled on our expansive 80-acre campus, this immersive experience blends outdoor challenges, ecology lessons, and essential survival skills to foster confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of nature.

    This holistic program encourages campers to develop outdoor proficiency while understanding the interconnected beauty of natural systems. Through activities like hiking scenic trails, creating nature-inspired art, mastering survival techniques, and engaging in real-world conservation projects, campers deepen their appreciation for the environment. Teamwork and leadership are at the core of Trailblazers, with nature-integrated challenges such as the “Crossing the River” teamwork course, navigation challenges, and survival-based problem-solving experiences.

    Guided by expert instructors, campers will navigate wilderness challenges, study local ecosystems, and embark on adventure-based field trips that expand their understanding of the natural world. Off-site excursions include rock climbing, ecosystem exploration at local preserves, and outdoor adventures at Mount Agamenticus, York Cliffs, and other hidden gems—giving campers hands-on experience in some of the region’s most stunning landscapes.

    Designed for all skill levels, Trailblazers balances adventure with a supportive indoor base camp where campers prepare, reflect, and connect before setting off on new challenges. It’s the perfect program for kids eager to push their limits, develop essential outdoor skills, and cultivate leadership—all while forming lasting friendships and embracing the true spirit of adventure.
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  • Tweens Survival Skills Camp w/White Pine Programs in York (Grades 6-9)-Full Day Offsite, July 21-25

    Camp Topic: Tweens Survival Skills Camp 
    Partner Organization: White Pine Programs
    Camp Type: Day Camp, Offsite
    Grades: 6-9
    Location:
    White Pine Programs, Zach's Farm, York, ME
    Dates: July 21-25

    Join White Pines Program at Zach's Farm and develop skills that help tweens become more independent and safe outdoors.
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  • Whishmaker Stables Horseback Riding Camp in Rollinsford, NH (Grades 2-8)-Full Day, 5 weeks

    Camp Topic: Whishmaker Stables Horseback Riding Camp 
    Partner Organization:
    Whishmaker Stables 
    Grades Served: 2-8
    Sessions Dates:
    Monday-Friday
    June 23-June 27
    July 14-July 18
    July 28- August 1
    August 11-August 15
    August 18-August 22
    Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
    Cost:
    $600
    Offsite Camp Location: Whishmaker Stables, 64 Portland Ave, Rollinsford, NH 03869
    Partial Scholarships Available: We are committed to making camp accessible. Full and partial subsidies are available for our STEAM Camps. Don’t let cost be a barrier—apply for financial aid here.
    Registration Process: 
    Register On Campbrain

    Saddle up for an unforgettable summer at Whishmaker Stables Horseback Riding and Equestrian Camp, in partnership with Berwick Academy! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, this exciting camp offers hands-on horsemanship, thrilling adventures, and the perfect chance to sharpen your skills in hunter-jumpers and more!
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Berwick Academy

Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 520 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.