Co-ed experience — separate sides, shared activities
Camp Crescent Cove is a traditional co-ed sleepaway camp in Raymond, Maine. Boys and girls live on separate sides of camp while coming together throughout the day for activities, meals, special events, evening activities and camp traditions. Most activities are co-ed and instructional, while competitive team sports are age-appropriate and single gender. This structure gives campers the best of both worlds, the comfort and connection of their own cabin community along with the energy and friendships of a co-ed camp experience.
80+ acres of pinewoods and open fields on Crescent Lake in the Sebago Lake region of southern Maine; 1,000 feet of shoreline; lake reaches maximum depth of 54 feet; average surface temperature 80°F throughout season.
Cabins
Modern wooden cabins with showers, sinks, toilets, hot water, electricity, screened windows and doors, custom wooden bunk beds, closets and cubbies. Typically 8–10 campers with minimum 2 senior staff per cabin. Boys and girls on separate sides of camp. Campers assigned by school grade.
Ages
7–16
Enrollment
Coed
Accreditations stated by camp
American Camp Association
Activities
Waterfront
Swimming
Canoeing
Kayaking
Sailing
Fishing
Waterskiing
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Land Sports
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Archery
Volleyball
Baseball
Hockey
Lacrosse
Arts & Creative
Pottery
Photography
Theater
Dance
Music
Woodworking
Culinary arts
Outdoor Adventure
Rock climbing
More activities
animal care
arts & crafts
climbing
disc golf
field hockey
flag football
golf
horseback riding
kneeboarding
paddle boarding
pickleball
stand up paddle boarding
trips / hiking
tubing
Clues to fit
Community — campers from many backgrounds and countries
Camp Crescent Cove's campers come from different faiths and backgrounds and from all parts of the United States and many countries around the world. Camp Crescent Cove is non-denominational. Camp Crescent Cove welcomes campers from many different faiths and backgrounds. While we are not a religiously affiliated camp, we do our best to accommodate campers who wish to attend religious services during their time at The Cove.
We welcome first-time campers at all ages, whether they're starting sleepaway camp at 7 or joining The Cove for the first time as an older camper. Our owners and directors work closely with new families before camp, including in-home visits, so we can get to know each camper before they arrive. We're thoughtful about helping new campers feel comfortable, make connections and become part of the community, regardless of the age or year they begin their Cove experience.
Daily schedule — five-period day, core and elective activities
At Camp Crescent Cove, each day gives campers the chance to spend time with friends, explore their interests and try something new. Our camp combines a structured daily schedule with plenty of choice, giving campers the comfort of experiencing camp with their bunkmates while also pursuing the activities they love. The day begins with the entire camp gathering at the flagpole before breakfast for announcements. After breakfast, campers and counselors return to their bunks for cabin cleanup before heading out to their five activity periods. Meals are an important part of camp life, with bunks eating together in the dining hall and plenty of singing, cheering and camp spirit along the way.
Cabin life — layout, modern rustic, 2–3 counselors
Our wooden cabins are spacious, bright and modern – 'Modern Rustic' is the term we like to use. Each cabin is fully equipped with showers, sinks, toilets, hot water and electricity. There are screens on all the windows and doors and all are furnished with custom designed wooden bunk beds. The layout of each of the cabins is unique and during the summer most have 6 to 10 campers with a minimum of two senior staff members living in each. There is plenty of open space for spending time with the rest of your cabin group. Our cabins have individual closets and cubbies for clothes storage.
Program breadth — watersports, land sports, arts, adventure
At Camp Crescent Cove, campers ages 7–16 enjoy a wide variety of waterfront, sports, adventure and creative activities at our co-ed sleepaway camp in Raymond, Maine. We offer canoeing, fishing, kayaking, kneeboarding, paddle boarding, sailing, swimming, tubing, wakeboarding, and waterskiing. Sports include archery, baseball, basketball, disc golf, field hockey, flag football, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and more. For the performer we offer weekly One Act plays, dance in hip hop, jazz, lyrical, and modern, music in vocals, piano, guitar and drums. Camp Crescent Cove also puts on 2 musicals each summer.
Throughout each session, camp-wide events bring everyone at The Cove together. Favorites include our Fourth of July Carnival, COVEchella, Lip Sync, Color War and other special events and traditions that make each summer memorable. Evenings at The Cove are all about coming together as a camp community. After a full day of activities, campers participate in a different evening program each night, from campfires, karaoke and glow parties to capture the flag, dodgeball, and all-camp competitions.
Every week Camp Crescent Cove heads down the hill for a camp-wide campfire silhouetted by Maine's beautiful sunsets over the mountains and Crescent Lake. Campers and Counselors put on skits, sing songs, and tell jokes. Everyone gets involved and enjoys the playful skits!
By the time campers head home, something meaningful has happened. They've discovered new strengths – Confidence. Compassion. Community. They've built friendships that feel like family. They've found a place where they truly belong. There's a simple idea that guides the way we think about camp: You can be your best when you feel secure.
Screen-free — confidence and identity without devices
Being completely screen-free gives campers a rare chance to hear themselves think. To notice what they enjoy. To try things without comparing, posting, or checking in with the outside world. Confidence grows quietly. It's not because someone liked a photo, but because they tried something new, made a friend, or handled a moment on their own. Campers don't rush to get their phones back. They leave with inside jokes, stronger friendships, new routines, and a sense of independence that's hard to miss. Parents often tell us the same thing: 'Something shifted.'
Summit Leadership Program for campers who have completed 10th grade. Includes community service, one New England college tour, leadership training, whitewater rafting.
At Camp Crescent Cove, we believe that great food is a huge part of a great summer! Our campers enjoy delicious, well-balanced meals prepared with fresh ingredients in our on-site modern kitchen to keep them energized for all their activities. From hearty breakfasts to exciting theme-night dinners, there's always something to look forward to at mealtime. We offer a variety of options for all dietary needs, ensuring that every camper is well-fed and happy. We welcome the opportunity to discuss, prior to camp, any dietary needs.
Horseback riding — New England's premier program, four arenas
For those campers that enjoy horseback riding, Camp Crescent Cove has one of New England's premier horseback riding programs. Our facilities include a twenty-two stall primary stable, 'The Pines' — a second stable consisting of eight large box stalls, four riding arenas, paddocks, and grazing areas with many well-schooled horses and ponies.
Cabin placement — matched by grade, hometown, interests
Campers are assigned to individual bunks based on their school grade, with each bunk typically consisting of 8 to 10 boys or girls and a minimum of 2 staff members. When multiple cabins are involved within the same age group, cabin placement becomes a carefully considered process. We take the time to thoughtfully match campers based on their hometowns, interests, and personalities, ensuring that each cabin fosters a positive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
Climbing — 35-foot tower, safety instruction, all levels
Camp Crescent Cove has a 35-foot climbing wall. Each of the sides offer varying levels of difficulty. Our qualified instructors can work with all levels of climbers, from beginners to more advanced. A critical part of their instruction is ensuring campers learn all the necessary safety techniques including the proper use of equipment, how to tie in, climbing commands, and belaying.
At mealtimes, campers sit together with their respective cabins, creating a close-knit, family-style atmosphere. Under the attentive care of their counselors, well-balanced meals are served buffet style in a fun and nurturing environment, making every meal a special part of the day. Fresh fruit is available to our campers and staff all day long!
Health center — location, equipment, hospital proximity
Camp Crescent Cove has a modern health center with registered nurses on call 24 hours a day throughout each session. The health center is fully equipped and has emergency communications available through the town of Raymond. We are also within 30 minutes of several hospitals, including the Maine Medical Center, in Portland, ME and the Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, ME should additional care be required.
