Camps Newfound & Owatonna are Christian Science overnight camps in Harrison, Maine, founded in 1914 for children ages 6–16—Newfound for girls and Owatonna for boys. Campers enjoy boating, swimming, ropes courses, land sports, archery, arts and crafts, and wilderness hiking and canoe trips, with Christian Science practice at the heart of camp life. Full and half sessions range from two to seven or eight weeks.
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★★★★★JenniferAmazing experience for my 3 kids!
★★★★★Brandi BritnellAmazing staff at Owatonna! The Director Reid was helpful and communicative throughout my son's 1st time experience. My son and family are very appreciative of his growth gained. Beautiful clean property with several activities to keep busy. Highly recommended for boys summer camp. Looking forward to many more! Thanks Owatonna for making a significant impact and all that you do.
★★★★★Arta StewartVery friendly, very clean.
★★★★★Dawn TremmelMy 10 year old went as a first-time camper this year (summer '22), and it was hands-down the best idea for her. There is SO much Love, respect, continuity and amazing adventures to be had! She came back with such excitement about her time, wanted to share it with everyone (and typically she's pretty shy) - her self-confidence and imagination skyrocketed!! Who knew she even liked music theater? :-)Camp Newfound has the BEST staff/counselors, Mary is absolutely wonderful as the Director - and my eldest daughter also experienced this wonderful camp when she was 13-14 so it was pretty cool that both have now enjoyed the enriching experiences at this special CS camp.
★★★★★Kerry Lee DoehrI have never rated anything over a 5, but this experience was a 10+. This was my daughter's first year ever at Camp Newfound (age 11). We knew it would be a great experience, but they exceeded everything we could imagine. Tuition can be daunting at first, but when you see and hear about all your daughter experienced- the experiences offered to your daughter- the price tag somehow pales in comparison with the value received. Camp Newfound's setting is nothing short of idyllic. I don't know that there is a more magical, perfect , epic camp setting to learn and grow anywhere in the world. Camp Newfound excels in: quality experiences, safety (they take it very seriously and I'm impressed at how they ensure safety is paramount every step of the way) and they have specialists who excel in each activity your girl signs up for, so your daughter is getting top quality education and knowledge in that particular activity. They constantly offer the girls choices each week. The food is amazing (according to my daughter), and there is a balance between discipline and order (cabin inspections for cleanliness, team work in cleaning up the camp on certain days) and creative time and freedom. There is incredible spiritual growth and the letting go of fear and trying new activities. There is joy. There is learning independence and relying on your Source for all power and stretching and soaring to new heights. The cabin counselors ROCK, as do all the staff. For this first time camper mom, the ability to text the Camp Director directly for updates on my daughter as well as see the uploaded photos from the camp photographer daily was a necessary comfort to watch my daughter's experience. But the bottom line is how my daughter felt about it and she was begging to sign her up for next year. It has been said that investing in the overnight cabin /camping experience is one of the greatest gifts one could give their kid - better than "college prep" summer courses - because camp teaches them how to build community and how to connect experiences throughout life. And these are the skills that prove success in careers and life way more than all the summer college prep courses one could take. Investing in Camp Newfound takes this concept and expands on it because it also includes spiritual growth and the day to day practice of *living* love and growing and knowing where your power comes from. All while having the fun and making memories of a lifetime. We are lifelong fans of Camp Newfound. Here are some highlights of what your girls can experience: Lots of water sport opportunities (water skiing, wakeboarding, swimming, water play, bumper-tubing); volleyball, lacrosse, arts and crafts, drama/performing arts, tennis, and off-site field trip experiences like canoeing and camping outdoors; fishing, team building activities, socializing "parties" and opportunities, and so much more.