Camp Med-o-lark

What Camp Med-o-lark does

Camp Med-o-lark is a privately-held, independently-operated creative arts sleepaway camp located in Washington, Maine, founded in 1967. It serves children ages 7 to 16 through a camper-choice program model spanning more than 40 activities across performing arts, visual arts, music, circus arts, cooking, and waterfront programming. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and maintains formal leadership development tracks (Counselor-in-Training and Junior Counselor) for older campers.

The business operates on a tuition-based revenue model, charging per-camper fees for multi-week summer sessions, with ancillary revenue from add-on programs such as Discovery Weekend, a lower-commitment trial offering. Customer acquisition draws families from 50+ countries, supported by a digital stack including Camp In Touch for enrollment management, Campanion for parent communication, and a virtual tour produced by Cove Creek Productions. The camp also serves targeted segments including neurodiverse campers (approximately 1 in 6 of enrollment) and operates under explicitly LGBTQ+ affirming policies.

Operationally, the camp runs on a lean year-round staff of roughly 11 full-time employees supplemented by 70+ seasonal counselors and specialty instructors recruited annually. Revenue is concentrated almost entirely within the summer operating window, creating pronounced seasonal cyclicality. The competitive position rests on a nearly 60-year operating history, brand reputation ("Camp Kindness"), alumni loyalty, and a broad creative-arts curriculum that newer or smaller entrants cannot easily replicate.

Name

Camp Med-o-lark

Legal name

Camp Med-o-lark

Website

https://medolark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Med-o-lark is an independently-run creative arts sleepaway camp in Washington, Maine, serving children ages 7-16 since 1967 with a camper-choice program spanning 40+ activities across performing, visual, music, circus, cooking, and waterfront disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Summer Camp Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Summer camp services
• Creative arts education
• Youth development programs
• Sleepaway camp
• Performing arts instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition for sleepaway camp sessions. Tuition covers room, board, laundry, all planned recreation (except off-camp trips), and limited sickness/accident insurance. Sessions range from 2-week to 8-week programs.
2. Field Trips: Optional paid add-on trips including whitewater rafting ($200), Portland Art Museum ($100), Acadia National Park trips ($50), and shopping trips for international campers. Revenue from trip fees.
3. Camp Store & Spending Account: Optional spending accounts for campers to purchase items at the camp store (sweaters, toiletries, souvenirs). Recommended amounts: $50 for 2-week session, $100 for 4-week session. Unexpended funds returned to families or donated to Camper Scholarship Fund.
4. Transportation Services: Fee-based transportation options including charter bus service from NYC, Westchester, and Boston ($200 convenience fee for flights outside standard windows). Shuttle services from airports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Med-o-lark is an independently-run creative arts sleepaway summer camp for children ages 7-16, operating on a lakefront campus in Washington, Maine since 1967. Campers choose their own activities from 40+ creative and traditional offerings including music, theater, fashion design, candle-making, stained glass, circus arts, cooking, and waterfront activities, with all programming led by professional artisans. The camp also offers progressive leadership programs (CIT and JC) for older campers and a Discovery Weekend trial experience for prospective families.

Product overview

Camp Med-o-lark is an independently-run creative arts sleepaway camp for kind and curious kids ages 7-16, operating since 1967. The core product is the Creative Arts Sleepaway Camp where campers design their own summer by choosing from a wide range of arts-focused activities including music, theater, fashion design, candle-making, stained glass, circus, cooking, and waterfront activities. The camp supports progressive program tiers including a Counselor In Training (CIT) leadership program for rising 11th graders and a Junior Counselor program for exceptional CIT alumni. Discovery Weekend provides a low-risk introduction experience for first-time campers ages 6-13. A Virtual Tour feature enables prospective families to explore the campus remotely.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Creative Arts Sleepaway Camp A sleepaway summer camp for ages 7-16 focused on performing and visual arts, featuring activities such as music, theater, fashion design, candle-making, stained glass, cooking, circus arts, and waterfront activities. Campers choose their own activities without pressure to compete. Sessions range from 2-week to 8-week programs.
• Counselor In Training (CIT) Program A 4-week leadership development program for rising 11th graders designed to mentor, support, and lead younger campers. Includes CIT Ethics Seminar, cabin mentorship, and essential camp duties. Participants receive a 25% tuition discount.
• Junior Counselor (JC) Program A leadership program for exceptional CIT alumni. Offers tuition waiver and paid stipend ($400 for 4-week, $800 for 8-week session) in exchange for leading younger campers, co-teaching classes, and assisting in creative activities. Free charter bus/airport transportation included.
• Discovery Weekend A low-risk, one-night camping experience (Aug 15-16) for ages 6-13 at $190. Includes lodging in cabins, 3 meals daily, arts/circus/waterfront activities, campfire, and shuttle from Newton, MA. Attendees receive priority access and discounts for 2027 enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 60 years of continuous operation since 1967
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CampanioncoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily communication and photo sharing platform used by Camp Med-o-lark for daily photo uploads, email-to-camper messaging, and family updates throughout the summer session.
• Camp In TouchcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnrollment management platform used for camper applications, family portal, forms, transportation registration, spending accounts, and field trip sign-ups.
• Luggage ForwardminorOthersLuggage shipping service recommended by camp for shipping bags ahead of time. Bags arrive Monday-Thursday before session and are picked up after departure.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreOthersACA accreditation ensures camp follows standards for training, supervision, and daily practices. Camp follows ACA guidelines and State of Maine regulations for safety, staffing, and operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Pinecliffe: Girls' sleepaway camp in Harrison, Maine, offering traditional activities and waterfront programming. Comparable as a long-running Maine independent girls' camp in the same regional market, particularly relevant given Medolark's girls division.
• Camp Laurel: Premier coed sleepaway camp in Readfield, Maine, offering multi-activity programming with strong sports and waterfront emphasis. Comparable as a Maine-based, ACA-accredited independent camp competing for the same regional family pool.
• Camp Kenwood and Evergreen: Brother-sister independent sleepaway camp in NH offering creative and traditional programming, with strong focus on arts, sports, and outdoor activities. Highly relevant as an arts-inclusive, screen-aware, family-oriented Northeast camp.
• Camp Wicosuta: Independent girls' sleepaway camp in Hebron, New Hampshire, with a multi-activity tradition. Comparable as an established Northeast independent camp with similar family demographic and traditional programming model.
• Camp Pemigewasset: Independent boys' sleepaway camp in Wentworth, NH, founded in 1908, with traditional multi-activity programming. Comparable as a heritage independent Northeast camp with a similar small, family-run operating profile.
• Camp Towanda: Long-established, independently-run coed sleepaway camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, serving a comparable age range with a strong traditional camp + activities model. Highly relevant as a competing Northeast private independent camp targeting similar family demographics.
• Camp Cobbossee: Boys' sports-intensive sleepaway camp in Monmouth, Maine, with strong athletic programming and waterfront. Comparable as a Maine-based, independent, ACA-accredited camp competing for similar upper-middle-class family enrollment.
• Camp Androscoggin: Independent boys' sleepaway camp in Wayne, Maine, founded in 1907, offering a traditional multi-activity program. Comparable as a heritage independent Maine camp competing in the same New England market for summer enrollment.
• Camp Walden: Independent coed sleepaway camp in Bryant Pond, Maine, with traditional and waterfront programming. Comparable as a Maine-based independent camp targeting the same age group and regional families.

Others

• American Camp Association (ACA): Industry accreditation body that sets standards for U.S. summer camps and accredits Medolark. Relevant as the governing trade association for the camp's operating category and a reference point for peer-camp benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campmedolark

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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