MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Our 70 wooded acres provide the setting for campers to learn camp craft skills, environmental studies, and the joy of just being a child in the Maine woods. Other program activity areas include:
Our 70 wooded acres provide the setting for campers to learn camp craft skills, environmental studies, and the joy of just being a child in the Maine woods. Other program activity areas include:
Three-Tier Pricing System
All kids need the opportunity of camp, and our tiered pricing is one of the ways we strive to get more kids outdoors, active, and of course, have ridiculous amounts of fun! Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, Bishopswood is offering a voluntary three-tier pricing schedule. You may choose the tier that is most suitable for your family.
Campers needing financial assistance are encouraged to contact their local priest. Most congregations have scholarships available. If you would like information about scholarship help, please contact the Director.
* This rate will allow us to further develop our staff, perform much needed upgrades and maintenance to our facilities, and ensure that Bishopswood will continue to be the best camp ever.
June 30 – July 6
Myths & Legends:
Bippity, boppity, Bishopswood! Explore and and celebrate fantastical myths, legends and fantasies as familiar tales intertwine with the everyday happenings at camp. The Ultimate Week in make believe, explore all things possible and be as creative as you wish!
July 7 – July 13
Nature Week:
Come explore in the great outdoors of Maine! Celebrate our natural resources, and join us this week for activities that are all about the nature that surrounds us! Engage in activities from all things aardvark to zebras, and expand on our stewardship goals as we practice leave no trace principles and find joy in all there is outdoors.
July 14 – July 20
Color Clash
This week has a modified schedule with more All Camp Activities and competitions.
Join us for our 9th annual Color Clash, a week of active, artistic, and intellectual activity-based challenges to see which team, Green or Purple, will prove victorious. This week uses a slightly modified schedule with emphasis on all-camp activities.
July 21 – July 27
Holiday:
For one of our most popular, and undoubtedly most festive, weeks of the summer, join us for Holiday Week. You won’t want to miss out as we wrap up the first half of summer, and celebrate favorite holidays all week long.
July 28 – Aug 3
Bishopswoodstock:
What has become an annual event, hosted right here in Hope, Maine, celebrate our own version of Bishopswoodstock! Bring your tie-dye (or a plain white t-shirt to create your own) and experience a musical celebration featuring our very talented campers and staff! Groove over for a week full of music, artistic expression, popular culture and of course – chill vibes.
Aug 4 – Aug 10
International & Olympics.
This week has a modified schedule with more All Camp Activities and competitions.
We are extremely proud at Bishopswood to host counselors from around the world. Join us as we engage in a week of international celebration, appreciation, and exploration. This week features an International feast, Olympics celebration, learning and celebrating cultures from around the world, and learning from our own Bishopswood Staff. This week uses a slightly modified schedule with emphasis on all-camp activities.
Aug 11 – Aug 17
Space Week:
Blast off to Bishopswood for this starry intergalactic week! This week you’re invited to join us in outer space as we explore the galaxy and learn about all things alien. All week long we’ll celebrate the stars and constellations, travel across galaxies and to other planets, and learn some earthly coveted tales, such as Star Wars & constellation legends!
Tip: Multiple weeks are available. Sign up for one or more camp weeks.
All Mini Campers will be housed in gender inclusive cabins.
MC 1 & MC 2 are for six and seven year-olds
MC 3 & MC 4 are for eight and nine year-olds.
June 30 – July 2
Ages 6-7
Drop-off & Registration from 2–3 pm
Pickup at 2 pm
July 4 – July 6
Ages: 6-7
Drop-off & Registration at 10 am
Pickup at 9:30 am
July 7 – July 9
Ages 8-9
Drop-off & Registration from 2–3 pm
Pickup at 2 pm
July 11 – July 13
Ages 8-9
Drop-off & Registration at 10 am
Pickup at 9:30 am
Ages 15-17
CIT – June 30 – July 27
CIT’s are selected by application, enrollment is limited