Pilgrim Lodge

10/10/2026

As we continue on our learning journey as a camp community, we encourage you to check out these resources.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is October 12. This day recognizes the resilience, diversity, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and provides an opportunity to center Indigenous voices, deepen our understanding of the impacts of colonization, and recognize the continued presence and leadership of Indigenous Peoples today.

The Maine DOE has curated resources to support teaching and learning about Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the Wabanaki Nations. These resources can support meaningful learning throughout the year—not just on October 12.

Explore the resources: https://mainedoenews.net/2026/10/06/indigenous-peoples-day-resources/

10/09/2026

Women's Fall Weekend is such a special time to be at camp! This year's session was full of love and laughter. It was a gathering of beautiful souls, soaking up the last few warm days of fall. Connecting to nature and to each other is always exactly what we need. ☀️🌻🌾

10/08/2026

Fall Homecoming 2026 Recap! 🍂

We had a great time with the youth and volunteers of our final session of the season. This year's Homecoming Weekend was full of cozy campfires, eating the final ice cream of the season, climbing the ropes course one last time, and sharing camp with friends as the leaves fall. Some brave campers even jumped in the lake - brrr!

We can't wait to welcome you back to camp next summer!
Registration opens January 1st. See you there!

09/30/2026

We have exciting news to share!

On September 26, 2026, Pilgrim Lodge was honored to host a visit from representatives from Pride’s Corner Congregational Church United Church of Christ including Mike, Sonja and Joe Gately, Rachel, Corie and Paul McCarthy and Alissa Halloway. Mike shared that “after prayerful consideration, discernment, and deep reflection on our journey, our congregation has made the difficult decision to close our doors.” Mike went on to explain that members of their congregation had made the choice to disperse the funds from the sale of their church to non-profit organizations “whose values and vision align deeply with our own.”

Announcing that, “it is our absolute privilege to support your vital work as part of this legacy distribution,” Mike presented a donation of $400,000 to Pilgrim Lodge on behalf of Pride’s Corner Congregational Church.

For a small organization, a gift of this magnitude has the power to be truly transformational for Pilgrim Lodge.

We look forward to exploring the new life that these resources will bring to Pilgrim Lodge and sharing the story with you along the way.

To read the full story, click here: pilgrimlodge.org/2026/09/30/the-legacy-of-prides-corner-congregational-church-sparks-new-energy-at-pilgrim-lodge/

09/23/2026

We're celebrating our first summer of solar! ☀️

During this year's Alumni Day, we celebrated our first summer of solar energy at Pilgrim Lodge. We paraded sunshine from the chapel to the dining hall, Quitobaquito. A multi-generational host of witnesses joined together to celebrate the dedication of our 103-panel solar array that has provided us with renewable energy for our first of many summers to come.

We took the opportunity to thank Rocky Ackroyd of Green Sun, LLC. Having been a Pilgrim Lodge camper, staffer, and volunteer, he knew exactly how to design an array that would power the whole facility. The installation of the panels took place during the summer of 2025 and the array was connected to the grid in November. This summer, 2026, our 103-panel array powered our camp with clean, renewable energy all season long!

Read the whole story here: pilgrimlodge.org/2026/09/22/celebrating-our-first-solar-summer/

09/18/2026

Our 2nd Annual Alumni Day was so much fun! We celebrated our 70th birthday with so many friends. We shared favorite moments, worshipped together, sang around the campfire, reminisced with old photos, and shared our hopes for the next 70 years of Pilgrim Lodge.

💛🌲🎂

09/14/2026

What a fun Labor Day weekend it was! Parachutes in chapel, crazy dive contests, singing together, roasting s'mores, swimming, walking the labyrinth, and making new friends. 🌈 🌅 🌲

09/04/2026

❤️💭 It's not too late to register for Alumni Day! Join us on Sunday for a nostalgic day at camp with time on the waterfront, arts and crafts, shaving cream wiffle ball, s'mores, time around the new campfire circle, ice cream, and a classic camp dance to end the night.

Everyone is invited!

Register here: pilgrimlodge.org/camps/alumni-day-at-camp/

08/31/2026

We love our Summer Staff! ❤️

As the season comes to a close, we lift up SO much gratitude for the hard-working, love-filled, magic makers that are the Pilgrim Lodge Staff. Each one of these humans poured their whole self into the work and ministry of Pilgrim Lodge this summer, making dreams come true every single day. From the dish pit to the dock, they show up and they shine.

Thank you, Staff!

08/30/2026

💭One week until Alumni Day! Are you registered?

Registration and schedule for the day: pilgrimlodge.org/camps/alumni-day-at-camp/