Our Camps
History, ecology, and adventure abound on the banks of the Kennebec River.
Our camps are full of memory-making experiences in the woods and on the water.
Kennebec Explorers (Wait List only for 2026)
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This summer, Maine Maritime Museum will offer seven sessions of our five-day summer camp that will develop your child’s curiosity for natural exploration and all things maritime. With a different theme for each session, repeating campers will gain new experiences every week.
Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place. Each week, campers will take part in field trips, boat cruises on the Kennebec River, games, science experiments, crafts, and learn from guest speakers.
Camp runs from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) for an additional fee.Rising 2 – 5 Grade Students. Limited spots available for rising 1st graders if attending with a sibling.
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Stay tuned for our 2026 camp schedule!
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Please check back for our 2026 pricing.
Mariners Adventure
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Campers will spend their week exploring history through traditional maritime craft and skill such as carpentry, blacksmithing, sailmaking, navigation, and/or marlinspike seamanship, guided by industry professionals. The week will include an expedition to Bailey Island to sail a traditionally-rigged schooner and opportunities to practice leadership and collaborative decision making against the backdrop of the beautiful Kennebec River.
Camp runs from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8:00 am – 5:00 pm) for an additional fee.
Available for rising 6 – 8 Grade Students.
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Session 1: Leading from the Helm, July 27 – 31, 2026
Open to campers of underrepresented identities
Session 2: Makers and Mariners, August 3 – 7, 2026
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$375, museum members receive a 10% discount discount.
Early drop-off and late pick-up is available for an additional $40.
Register for camp with Campbrain!
To reserve your camper's spot, registration must be completed via the Campbrain portal.
Step 1: Once registration is open, select the button below. Create a Campbrain account or, if you have previously used Campbrain, please re-use your credentials.
Step 2: Fill out the required forms to complete registration and payment. Need to pay your balance or finish registration? Log into Campbrain via the button below to finish up.
Returning campers—no more filling out the same information on paperwork year after year. Hooray! Please update any information that has changed since the last time your camper was with us for a quick and easy registration.
Questions? Please contact camp@maritimeme.org or by calling (207) 443-1316. We are available 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday. A copy of our camp manual is also available to preview.
Camps at Maine Maritime Museum are
sponsored in part by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.