Camp at the Eastward

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68 Sawyers Mills Rd, Starks, ME 04911

Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
STEM.
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
STEM.
Boys & girls aged 9-18Mon–Sat from 025/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 9-18
Mon–Sat from 0
25/day & 100/week

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Faith, friendship, and adventure in Maine’s woods

It is a great choice if you want your child to experience nature, faith, and adventure all in one place. With caring staff and a welcoming environment, kids can explore the outdoors, try new activities, and build confidence while forming real friendships. The camp is committed to never turning a child away for financial reasons. The camp is owned by Mission at the Eastward and sits on 59 wooded acres and offers a unique adventure/challenge course and rustic cabins.
It is a great choice if you want your child to experience nature, faith, and adventure all in one place. With caring staff and a welcoming environment, kids can explore the outdoors, try new activities, and build confidence while forming real friendships. The camp is committed to never turning a child away for financial reasons. The camp is owned by Mission at the Eastward and sits on 59 wooded acres and offers a unique adventure/challenge course and rustic cabins.

Location & hours

68 Sawyers Mills Rd, Starks, ME 04911

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Adventure/Challenge Course
Team Building
High Ropes
Low Ropes
Camping
Arts and Crafts
Religious Worship
Outdoor Recreation
Basketball
Conservation
Cooking
Dance
Drama
Musical Theater
Recycled Arts
STEM Activities
Hiking
Ping Pong
Zip Line
Wilderness Exploration
Campfire Activities
Chapel Services
Field Games
Capture the Flag
Group Initiatives
Problem-Solving
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Dance
STEM.
Adventure/Challenge Course
Team Building
High Ropes
Low Ropes
Camping
Arts and Crafts
Religious Worship
Outdoor Recreation
Basketball
Conservation
Cooking
Dance
Drama
Musical Theater
Recycled Arts
STEM Activities
Hiking
Ping Pong
Zip Line
Wilderness Exploration
Campfire Activities
Chapel Services
Field Games
Capture the Flag
Group Initiatives
Problem-Solving

Schedule

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

8:00 AM

-

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

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What people are saying

5
My child loved the activities and caring staff!