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September 21, 2025 2025 Giving Guide

Maine Summer Camps

 

Who We Are

Founded as the Maine Camp Directors Association in 1934, today Maine Summer Camps is the public face of the Maine Youth Camping Foundation (MYCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the Maine Youth Camp Association (MYCA), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit. MYCF and MYCA work closely together for the benefit of summer camps in Maine and the benefit of children from Maine, New England, the U.S. and around the world. MYCA focuses solely on government relations and advocacy. MYCF provides free camp information to the public, including an online camp search tool. https://mainecamps.org/find-a-camp/

MSC offers education, technical assistance, and support exclusively tailored to the needs of Maine’s camp professionals and camp staff members and administers a camp financial aid program for underserved populations of school-aged children in Maine for whom such experiences would otherwise be unavailable.

2026 Goals

• Increase the number of Maine children thriving at youth camps in Maine by growing corporate and foundation support. Invite new corporate and foundation donors to join L.L.Bean to make summer camp possible for Maine children, for whom such experiences – and the unique benefits of attending camp – would otherwise be unavailable.

• Grow the number of MSC Business Members providing goods and services to camps.

• Deliver educational programs and support to the camp professionals who power Maine’s world-renowned youth camps, assisting them in responding to the needs of today’s children, parents, and families.

• Create visibility for the extraordinary impact of Maine camp experiences on optimal youth development. Partner innovatively with youth development and education professionals on behalf of children and young people.

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

Join MSC’s mini-trade show, the Business Networking Extravaganza, free to Business Members, in South Portland scheduled for Feb. 4, 2026, following MSC’s major in-person educational workshop. Camp leaders and decision makers are eager to learn more about the products and services offered by Business Members in attendance at this popular mini-trade show.

Giving Opportunities

Consider these essential forms of support by scanning the QR code on the right page. For sponsorship opportunities of programs serving MSC Camps and Camp Members, email camps@mainecamps.org.

• Become a Business Member with listings in print and online directories that are widely distributed and access to Camp Member contact information.

• Donate to camperships for Maine children, MSC’s Level Ground Initiative, MSC’s Junior Maine Guide program, and ongoing professional development opportunities for camp leaders and employees.

• Volunteer with your corporate team on a unique summer camp project.

At A Glance

Established: 1934 / Employees: 2+ / Annual revenue: $566,747

Top funding sources

53.4% Membership dues

23.0% Corporate donors

12.5% Program revenue

6.2% Foundation donors

2.9% Other

2.0% Individual donors

Contact

Office Address:

550 Forest Ave., Suite 203

Portland, ME 04101

 

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1861

Portland, ME 04104

(207) 518-9557

mainecamps.org

Awards/Accolades

In May 2024, the MSC Indigenous Neighbors Working Group received a Special Recognition Award from the American Camp Association at its national conference. The award recognized the working group’s focus on positive change and its sustained, inclusive efforts to bring attention to issues relating to camps and Indigenous communities. https://mainecamps.org/camp-members/indigenous-peoples-understanding-and-resources/

Mission Statement

Maine Summer Camps supports and promotes meaningful developmental, educational, environmental, and recreational experiences for children. We engage in activities that enhance the quality and effectiveness of Maine’s youth camps.

Service locations

Statewide

Leadership

Lucy J. Norvell, Executive Director
Maine Summer Camps (MSC) & Maine Youth Camp Association (MYCA)

Terri L. Mulks, President, Maine Summer Camps
Director, Camp Susan Curtis

Maine Youth Camping Foundation (MYCF dba Maine Summer Camps) Officers: 2025-2026

President: Terri L. Mulks, Camp Susan Curtis

Vice President: Karen Malm

Secretary: Matt Cornish, Camp Beech Cliff

Treasurer: Fritz Seving, Camp Wildwood

Past President: Matt Pines, Maine Teen Camp

 

For a full list of MSC board members and appointed and ex officio members, visit: https://mainecamps.org/about-us/board-of-directors/

 

Maine Youth Camp Association (MYCA) Officers: 2025-2026

President: Laura Ordway, Winona Camps

Vice President: Peter Hirsch, Camp Androscoggin

Secretary: Maja Toncic, Camp Pinecliffe

Treasurer: Steve Sudduth, Wyonegonic Camps

 

For a full list of MYCA board members and appointed and ex officio members, visit: https://mainecamps.org/about-us/board-of-directors/myca-board-of-directors/