I sincerely believe that Camp Onaway played a huge role in my daughters' lives at a very critical time.  The lessons they learned there - and the love and support they received there - helped to shape them and guide them.  As a friend of mine said, "Kids need positive influences outside the family" and that's exactly what they got from Onaway.

       - A parent of college age former campers and counselors

 

 

 

 

 

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Calendar 2010

Camp Opens:                                            June 26th, Saturday
Camp Fair - Parent Visiting Weekend:         July 17th - 18th
Cup Weekend:                                           August 13th - 15th
Camp Closes:                                            August 15th, Sunday 11:00AM

 

Health

The health of each child is always a first consideration at Onaway.  A resident nurse is in constant attendance, and a doctor, just five minutes away, makes daily visits and is on twenty four hour call.  Plymouth Hospital, twelve miles away, is a well equipped, modern hospital with an excellent staff.

The camp's infirmary is spacious, modern and attractive with a four-bed ward, two private rooms, two full baths, kitchen, dispensary, and nurses quarters.  It has a large, sunny porch for rest, and is near the main kitchen.

Nutritional guidance is available in the Dining Hall for girls who wish to lose weight under supervision of the nurse.  smaller portions are served, and fruit is substituted for sweet desserts.

Table

Onaway is noted for its good and ample table.  The best foods are served, fresh fruits are always available, and baking is done on the premises.  Our chef, Bruce McKenzie, makes an effort to prepare food that appeals to young people and often fulfills requests!  Vegetarian entrees are always available.

Uniform

A camp uniform is required.  The outfit - which will be sent to you in a mailing before camp begins - is all a girl needs in Camp and may easily be packed in a foot locker.  Most campers rent second hand uniforms from the Camp's voluminous closet. New uniforms are available through Maine Camp Outfitters, http://shopping.maine-camp.com/youthcamps/index.asp, password onaway.

 

Local Area Information

Click here for a list of places to stay and eat, activities for your family, emergency numbers, zip codes, grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations, auto mechanic, laundromats.

Other Questions

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking here or click on the Site Map link in the upper right hand section of this page.

Camp Onaway 2010 Parent Handbook

For information about summer 2010 including tavel information, local information, visiting weekends, packing lists and important camp policies, refer to the Parent Handbook.

 

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