Camp Agawam, located on Crescent Lake in Raymond, Maine, is a traditional seven-week summer camp for boys. Founded in 1919, we are celebrating our 94th summer in 2013. Each summer we host 134 campers from 25 states and 6 foreign countries, and employ a staff of 65, including 45 cabin and activity counselors who work with, play with, and live with 4 to 8 campers in screened cabins.
The essence of Agawam is our rustic, uncomplicated environment with much opportunity for fun, challenge, and growth. Campers enjoy sunshine, cool breezes off the lake, woodlands, rolling open fields, lots of wildlife, starry skies at night and the memorable cry of the loons. An important guideline for our community is to "be the best, whatever you are."
During the summer, Agawam boys discover much about themselves and the effort required to become good community citizens. As Agawam campers learn about themselves, we encourage acceptance and respect for individual differences.
The unique community at camp promotes independence while also learning the value of counselors and fellow campers for companionship, friendship, entertainment and support.
High standards are set for behavior, character, sportsmanship, leadership, and mutual respect. Focused on outdoor activities, Agawam campers gain a sincere appreciation for the natural beauty of their surroundings. Our program attempts to balance pure recreation with acquisition of skills and knowledge. We seek a balance between competition and cooperation. Balance exists between structure and freedom, as we teach the relationship between privilege and responsibility, and the decision-making skills needed to make productive use of free time and elective activity.
