2. Camps are
Everywhere
Camps in every county
198 state licensed camps
Biggest concentration are in
Cumberland, Kennebec and Oxford
counties
Profit and Non Profit entities (50% each) –
Serve children from all economic strata
and geography
Significant numbers of campers are from
Maine
3. Campers & Visitors
At least 25,000 campers from all over the
world
Year round employees- 800
Seasonal employees- 8700
Number of out of state visitors 45,000
Visitors, parents, transport to and from
camp
4. Camps’ Economic
Impact in Maine
Total economic Impact – $310 M
Direct sales ($160 M)
Indirect sales ($90 M)
(hotels, restaurants, retail)
Induced consumer spending ($60 M) –
Trickle down through employees
5. Camps are
Economic Engines
Major employers
Major tax payers (State and Local taxes
and fees) $16.5 M
Major economic fuel for local businesses
in rural communities
Share facilities with local organizations
6. Roles That Camps Play
Stewards of the land
Promoting social and
community values
Environmental Education
Creating 21st century citizens
7. Stewards Of
The Land
Camps maintain nearly 17,000 acres
Includes over 270,000 feet of lake front (over 51
miles)
Land in conservation easements
Tree growth and managed wood lots
Most camps do not operate year round- the land
rests
8. Promoting Social and
Community Values
Strongsustainability and environmental practices
Respect the surroundings, citizenship, cross cultural
understanding
Connect with kindred organizations – Efficiency
Maine, Food pantries, Service learning – retirement
homes, shelters, libraries
9. Environmental
Education
Promote/teach No/low impact camping
Love and respect of nature
Exposure to Maine’s wilderness at camps
and on hikes and trips
Citizens of the land
Citizens in general
10. Appreciation of
Maine
Many campers come for many years as
campers and staff
Choose college in Maine
Choose to live here (year round/summer)
Bring business to Maine
Visit Maine as a vacation destination
Retire in Maine
11. Challenges and Opportunities
Changing demographic-
Fewer kids and social pressures
Year round and extended school schedules
Back to nature movement
As world becomes interconnected chance to
show the unique natural resources and social
fabric of Maine
Work toward educating the next generation
with strong sense of values, citizenship and
skills
Editor's Notes
Citizens means values steeped in communication, leadership, engaged citizenry
Composting, Extra food to pig farmers, food pantry donations, recycling programs, Gardening, Service Learning
