Camp Kippewa For Girls

What Camp Kippewa For Girls does

Camp Kippewa For Girls is a privately-held, family-owned all-girls overnight summer camp founded in 1957 and located on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee in Monmouth, Maine. The camp operates three distinct youth programs under one ownership umbrella: Camp Kippewa (traditional 3.5-week session for ages 7-15 at $10,150), Camp Kippewa Point (two-week traditional session for ages 6-15 at $5,550), and Kippewa Equestrian Academy (specialized 12-day riding program for grades 4-11 at $6,650). A fourth program, Kippewa Family Camp, offers an all-inclusive multi-generational vacation experience at $3,500 per private cabin. The core product is an unplugged, screen-free residential camp experience with choice-based activity scheduling across athletics, aquatics, arts, adventure, and equestrian disciplines, supported by 45+ horses, lakefront waterfront, and 113 acres of maintained grounds.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer enrollment model through the Camp In Touch platform with a $1,500 deposit, balance due April 30th, and tiered discounts (early enrollment, loyalty, sibling). Revenue is generated almost entirely during a compressed summer window, with optional add-on revenue streams including equestrian programs ($500-$1,600 depending on intensity) and private tennis lessons ($400). In Summer 2025, the camp served 716 campers with 189 staff members at a better-than-3:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. The company is owned and operated by Ginger and Steve Clare, who acquired the camp in 2008 and reside on-site year-round with their three children; key operational leadership includes Jackie Brethel (Owner/Director, Kippewa Point), Mary Paige Kowalski (Equestrian Director and year-round Camp Administrator), and a year-round staffing and operations team.

Name

Camp Kippewa For Girls

Legal name

Camp Kippewa

Website

https://kippewa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Camp Kippewa For Girls is a family-owned, all-girls overnight summer camp in Maine founded in 1957, operating three youth programs (traditional 3.5-week, two-week, and equestrian academy) plus a Family Camp, serving approximately 716 campers annually in a screen-free, choice-based residential camp environment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Overnight Summer Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Overnight summer camps
• Girls sleepaway camps
• Equestrian camp programs
• Family camp vacations
• Youth summer camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Monmouth

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: Session-based tuition fees for overnight camp programs. Camp Kippewa (3.5 weeks) at $10,150, Camp Kippewa Point (2 weeks) at $5,550, and Kippewa Equestrian Academy (12 days) at $6,650. Tuition includes activities, meals, lodging, transportation from designated locations, canteen, trips, linens, and laundry services. Additional fees for optional add-ons including private tennis lessons ($400) and equestrian programs ($500-$1,600 depending on intensity). Family Camp at $3,500 per private cabin for 6-day/5-night session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Kippewa For Girls operates an all-girls overnight summer camp on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee in Monmouth, Maine, offering three distinct camp programs — Camp Kippewa (3.5-week traditional), Camp Kippewa Point (2-week traditional), and Kippewa Equestrian Academy (12-day specialized riding camp) — plus a Family Camp option. Sessions include lodging, meals, activities, and transportation from designated Northeast pickup points, with campers designing their own activity schedules in a screen-free, choice-based environment.

Product overview

Camp Kippewa For Girls operates as a multi-program summer camp organization offering three distinct camp experiences for girls on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee in Maine. The portfolio includes Camp Kippewa (traditional 3.5-week half-season camp with customizable schedules), Camp Kippewa Point (2-week traditional camp with hybrid scheduling), and Kippewa Equestrian Academy (specialized equestrian camp with intensive riding instruction). Additionally, Family Camp provides an all-ages vacation experience. All programs emphasize choice-based environments, personal growth, and authentic connections in an unplugged, screen-free setting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Kippewa: Traditional half-season camp experience (3½ weeks) that fosters adventure, creativity, and personal growth with customized schedules for girls ages 7-15.
• Camp Kippewa Point
• Kippewa Equestrian Academy

Products and services

• Camp Kippewa Traditional 3.5-week overnight summer camp for girls ages 7-15, offering customized activity schedules where campers design their own summer experience choosing from a wide variety of activity options in arts, athletics, aquatics, and adventure.
• Camp Kippewa Point Two-week traditional camp experience for girls ages 6-15 with a hybrid scheduling approach that balances structure with the freedom to explore interests through Arts, Athletics, Aquatics, and Adventure activities.
• Kippewa Equestrian Academy Specialized 12-day equestrian camp for girls entering grades 4-11 featuring top-tier English riding instruction following CHA standards, with over 45 horses, comprehensive horsemanship education, and facilities overlooking horse turn-outs and riding rings.
• Kippewa Family Camp All-ages family vacation experience on the shores of Lake Cobbosseecontee offering water activities, sports, creative arts, adventure challenges, and classic camp traditions in a 6-day/5-night all-inclusive format with private cabin lodging.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CampGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026CampGroup partners with Project:Camp to provide emergency camp services to communities in need. Kippewa Point Director Jackie Brethel participated in Project:Camp pop-up day camp for tornado-affected community in Beggs, Oklahoma, running sports activities, art projects, and STEAM experiences.
• Project:CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing emergency camp services to communities affected by natural disasters. Partners with CampGroup member camps to staff and run pop-up day camps for affected children.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for scholarship fund management. All donations to Camp Kippewa scholarship fund are tax-deductible through ACA camper scholarship program. ACA accreditation provides quality assurance for camp operations.
• Maine Camp ExperienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and referral partnership with Maine Camp Experience (MCE), a camp marketing service. Features Kippewa in articles by alumni and parents. MCE provides Campcierge services to help families find appropriate Maine camps.
• Camp CobbosseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrother camp located less than half mile away on same Lake Cobbosseecontee. Camps coordinate for one shared all-camp special event (Carnival), brother/sister lunch for campers with siblings at each camp, and coordinated transportation timing. Camps share same ownership family and operate under similar values.
• Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA)coreTechnology or IntegrationKEA Equestrian Director Mary Paige Kowalski is a CHA Certified Instructor and serves as Regional Director for CHA's Region 6. Instructors trained with CHA standards. Facility certified through CHA accreditation program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Camp Cobbossee: Brother camp located less than half a mile from Camp Kippewa on the same lake, serving boys of similar age ranges. Shares the same ownership family, coordinates joint events and transportation, and offers parallel programming structure—making it the closest comparable peer.
• Camp Walden: All-girls overnight summer camp in Maine on Lake Walden in Denmark, offering traditional programming for girls with multi-week sessions. Direct competitor for Northeast overnight girls' camp families seeking similar activity-based programming.
• Camp Laurel: Premier co-ed overnight summer camp in Maine, located on a lake near Raymond, offering similar 3.5-week and 7-week sessions with extensive activity programming including watersports, athletics, and arts—directly competitive for Northeast families seeking overnight camp.
• Camp Romaca: All-girls overnight summer camp in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, offering 3.5-week and 7-week traditional sessions with similar activities. Directly competes with Kippewa for Northeast overnight girls' camp enrollment and family demographic.
• Camp Pinecliffe: Historic all-girls overnight summer camp in Maine on Panther Pond, serving girls ages 7-15 with traditional 3.5-week and 7-week sessions. Competes directly with Kippewa for the same family demographic and offers similar camp traditions, watersports, and equestrian activities.
• Camp Birchmont for Girls: All-girls overnight summer camp in New Hampshire on Lake Wentworth, offering traditional multi-week programming for girls. Comparable overnight camp experience targeting similar Northeast family demographic with parallel activity programming.
• Camp Matoaka: Established all-girls overnight summer camp in Maine on Lake Pickerel, offering 3.5-week and 7-week traditional sessions with similar activities (waterskiing, arts, athletics). Directly comparable to Camp Kippewa in target market, age range, and traditional girls' camp format.
• Camp Tapawingo: All-girls overnight summer camp in Maine on Lake Thompson, offering traditional programming for girls with similar age range and session lengths. Comparable Maine-based girls' camp experience with watersports, equestrian options, and similar tuition pricing.
• Camp Weetamo: All-girls overnight summer camp in Maine on Lake Thompson, founded in 1922, serving ages 7-15 with traditional overnight programming. Comparable heritage girls' camp with similar session structure and activity offerings.

Others

• Maine Camp Experience: Marketing and referral cooperative representing premier Maine summer camps. Partner of Camp Kippewa for marketing services and Campcierge family referral services—adjacent ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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