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Our Mission

Independence coupled with a concern for others, honesty, generosity, good humor, and the ability to find joy in life — these are the qualities we want for our campers. Our purpose is to give boys an adventurous, happy, and safe summer experience where they can find these all-important qualities within themselves. To this end, Pine Island Camp keeps its enrollment small, its program challenging and imaginative, and its life simple, unplugged, and close to nature.

“I believe that this past summer at Pine Island was, quite simply, one of the most important experiences of our son’s life and one of the best investments we could have made in his future.”

What’s New?

At Camp for the Summer

At Camp for the Summer

Our 2024 season is about to begin! On Friday, June 28, we’ll welcome a terrific group of boys from fifteen states and three countries to Pine Island. We’re excited to share the next six weeks with them!

Sloan Critchfield Boat Workshop: September 13-15, 2024

Sloan Critchfield Boat Workshop: September 13-15, 2024

​Pine Island’s annual Sloan Critchfield Memorial Boat Maintenance Workshop is a volunteer event that brings alumni, campers, parents, and friends together to honor the memory of Pine Islander Sloan Critchfield by working to preserve our fleet of wooden boats.

Spring Store Open Through April 24th

Spring Store Open Through April 24th

Our spring store is open! From old favorites like PIC tees, water bottles, classic twill caps, and Darn Tough Socks to new items, including a hammock, fishing shirt, puffer jacket, and more - check...

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Build and Become an Essential Part of a Community

At Pine Island, everyone arrives together, helps build a unique and successful community together, and departs (reluctantly!) together. Our single session means that boys are not coming and going throughout the summer. They’re all invested in the success of the community. Participation by every boy is needed, and every boy learns that what he has to offer has value. We understand how hard it is to let your boy go. We also know from decades of experience that if you do, both you and he will be richly rewarded in ways that will last a lifetime.

A magical island in the middle of a pristine, quiet lake in Maine.

Camp Life

A Place For Every Boy

Whether your son is shy or gregarious, big or small, this camp will challenge him to be at his best in the varied circumstances of simple outdoor living, albeit under the close supervision of our caring staff. The more you learn about this magical place, the less surprising you will find the fact that it all happens on a tiny wooded island in a pristine, quiet lake in central Maine.

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Activities

We offer two two-hour activity periods each day. Boys select their activities after breakfast each day.

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Nightly Campfire

From full-length theatrical pieces to impromptu skits, we entertain one another.

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Trips

Incredible adventures across the New England wilderness.

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Expedition Camp

Our capstone leadership development program.

“Not having grown up with a camp experience, I was a bit skeptical but am a true convert based on the simplicity and serenity your camp has instilled in my son.”