Nestled on the shores of Woods Pond in Bridgton, Maine, Camp Kingswood has been creating meaningful summer experiences for more than 100 years. This Jewish overnight camp for boys and girls entering grades 2–11 offers a warm, inclusive community where campers are encouraged to be themselves, try new things, and grow with confidence.
At Kingswood, campers enjoy a choice-based program that lets them shape their own summer. Each day is filled with opportunities across a wide range of activities, including land sports, waterfront and boating, visual and performing arts, woodworking, nature, and adventure programming. For those who love the outdoors, Kingswood offers wilderness and adventure experiences such as hiking, camping skills, canoeing, mountain biking, ropes courses, and overnight trips that take advantage of Maine’s incredible natural surroundings.
Creativity thrives at Kingswood through robust arts programming, where campers can explore music, theater, dance, and visual arts in a supportive, expressive environment. At the same time, the camp’s intentionally unplugged settinghelps campers build strong friendships, independence, and a deep connection to nature.
Camp Kingswood is known for its inclusive and nurturing culture, including thoughtful support for campers with learning differences. Jewish values and traditions are woven naturally into daily life, with joyful Shabbat celebrations and community rituals that are welcoming to campers from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds.
More than just a place to spend the summer, Camp Kingswood is a place where campers discover their passions, build resilience, and form lifelong friendships. It’s a community rooted in tradition, growth, and joy, a true home away from home.
