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Maine Teen Camp Alternative:

A Teen-Friendly Maine Sleepaway Camp With Identical Roots

If you were exploring Maine Teen Camp and are now searching for a new home for your teen, welcome to Camp Med-o-lark: a coed overnight summer camp in Maine, with a vibrant teen community and a culture built for older campers to thrive.

Med-o-lark was founded by Jay Stager, the same founder behind Maine Teen Camp, and we carry forward that same progressive camp philosophy: belonging, independence, kindness, and a non-competitive community where teens can be fully themselves.

Looking for a Teen Camp in Maine?

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Med-o-lark Is Built for Teen Growth (Ages 13–16)

Families searching for a teen summer camp in Maine are usually looking for three things:

  1. Independence 

  2. Community 

  3. Inclusion

At Medolark, teens (typically 12–16) get the freedom to choose their days, explore who they are, and build skills in a creative, supportive environment

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A Choice-Based Schedule Teens Actually Love

Med-o-lark offers a broad, elective-style program where campers build their day from many options. That means your teen can:

  • go all-in on the arts! 

  • mix creative and active choices

  • try something new without pressure

  • keep growing all summer because they own their schedule

Popular teen favorite activities include:

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Performing Arts
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visual arts
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Creative Arts
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waterfront
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sports & outdoor fun
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A Maine teen camp feel

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A Maine teen camp feel 〰️

Teens don’t need a “perfect summer.” They need a summer where they can:

  • step out of school dynamics

  • feel accepted quickly

  • find their people

  • build independence and resilience

Medolark’s culture is values-first.

We’re known for Camp Kindness, a community where collaboration matters more than competition and every camper is invited to belong.

Why choose med-o-lark If you wanted
maine teen camp?

Many families loved Maine Teen Camp for its teen-forward values, community feel, and sense of freedom.
Med-o-lark is a natural next step because:

Same founder: Jay Stager founded both camps
Similar philosophy: progressive, inclusive, non-competitive community
Choice and autonomy: teens shape their schedule and experience
Maine sleepaway magic: nature, water, and a true summer reset
Creative depth: exceptional arts programming alongside classic camp fun

What Ages Is Med-o-lark For?

Med-o-lark is an overnight sleepaway camp in Maine for ages 7–16, with programming and community structures that support older campers and teens to step into leadership, confidence, and independence.

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ready to explore med-o-lark for your teen?

If you’re looking for a Maine teen camp, a coed teen sleepaway camp, or an arts-forward overnight camp in Maine, we’d love to help you determine whether Med-o-lark is the right match.

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FOR maine teen FAMILIES

We’re offering all Maine Teen families $250 off

any session if they enroll by Feb 1.

Please note: some sessions for some age groups may fill up before January. We encourage you to get to know us by exploring our website, or getting in touch with our Executive Director: sadie@medolark.com as soon as possible!

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Can We Share Info With You?

We appreciate that Maine Teen Camp was your home away from home and that choosing a new summer camp requires care and attention. We would love to share more info with you about our special community!

Don’t wait!

Cabins in 9th - 11th grade are already full for some sessions! We encourage you to learn more as soon as possible!

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A Map Showing Camp Medolark Located in Washington Maine Near Camden Rockland and Portland

Getting Here

Drive to Camp, Fly into Boston or Portland, or Take the Camp Bus from Westchester, Manhattan or Newton

We are located just 75 minutes from Portland and 25 minutes from Maine’s charming coastal cities, Camden and Rockland.

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Get in touch

82 Medolark Rd
Washington, ME 04574

Email
Welcome@medolark.com

Phone
(207) 220-3530

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