The Summer Camp is committed to improving the mental, physical, social and financial health of girls and young women, ages 6-24+, through a free, transformative summer camp experience in rural Maine and year-round support and mentorship. Our campers come from low-income and foster homes across urban and rural areas of the Northeast, including New York City, Boston, Worcester, and Providence. Staffed exclusively by women from diverse backgrounds nationwide and internationally, we create a nurturing, inclusive community at our rustic site on Lovejoy Pond in Readfield, Maine.

Time spent in nature, coupled with personal development workshops, fosters resilience, self-confidence, and emotional and physical well-being. Programs include recreational activities like archery, swimming, hiking, pontoon boat rides as well as nutrition and meal preparation, Hardy Girls Healthy Women curricula, goal-setting and post-secondary education planning, and year-round mentorship and support.

For over 40 years, we have removed all barriers that keep girls and women from experiencing the transformative benefits of time spent in nature and our unique opportunities. All programming, both summer camp experiences and year round outreach are provided to all campers at no cost, including transportation to and from camp.