Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is a traditional, overnight camp for girls in Poland, Maine. The Fernwood family is known for its warm atmosphere and concern for each child. Campers and mature staff live together in a beautiful, rustic setting, with many opportunities for friendships, learning and play.

Nurturing tolerance, unselfishness, and an appreciation of a simpler life in the out-of-doors. Our full season provides girls with enough time to experience new challenges, enhance self confidence, develop activity skills, and establish enduring friendships in safe, beautiful surroundings. Fernwood is not divided into sections, for we are, in essence, one family, building community spirit through the contributions of each of our girls.

With the guidance of parents and camp staff, campers choose an elective but structured program of activities. Older campers may specialize more heavily a specific activity. Expert instruction is offered in all activities,

Activities include: swimming, canoeing, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, waterskiing, kayaking, tennis, gymnastics, aerobics, English riding, archery, riflery, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, softball, volleyball, drama, music, dance, crafts, ceramics, woodworking, silver jewelry, drawing, painting, photography, and rock climbing. The tripping program includes weekly day trips for all campers, as well as extended white water canoe, mountain hiking and rock climbing trips.