Friends of Camp Susan Curtis

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Friends of Camp Susan Curtis Our mission is to provide a transformative camp experience that nurtures self-confidence and a sense of belonging for Maine children facing economic hardship.

Our vision is that all Maine children feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Camp Susan Curtis programming is centered around the Camp itself -- a gorgeous residential setting on Trout Lake and on Conservation land in the foothills of the White Mountains. Charming cabins built in the 1930s and 1940s yet updated and renovated by dedicated partners in communities across Maine. A full curriculum designed to level the playing field for disadvantaged youth is cleverly disguised as traditional Maine summer camp fun: swimming, fishing, boating, sports, a full theater, dance, visiting artist program, environmental programming -- this camp has it all and every child that qualifies is FULLY SPONSORED by donations. Doesn't get any better than that.

A little reminder to vote for Camp Susan Curtis in Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s Better Neighbor Fund!Your vote ...
10/22/2026

A little reminder to vote for Camp Susan Curtis in Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s Better Neighbor Fund!

Your vote could bring us one step closer to creating more unforgettable summer experiences for Maine kids.

Cast your vote by October 31!

🔗 Vote here: https://www.tcfcu.com/better-neighbor-fund-voting/

We need your vote! Camp Susan Curtis has been selected as one of 20 nonprofits in the running for Town & Country Federal...
10/15/2026

We need your vote!

Camp Susan Curtis has been selected as one of 20 nonprofits in the running for Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s 2026 Better Neighbor Fund!

With $33,000 in grants going to the eight organizations with the most votes, your support could help us create more life-changing camp experiences for Maine kids, completely free of charge.

Vote for Camp Susan Curtis by October 31! 💚

Every vote brings us one step closer to giving more Maine kids a summer filled with friendship, confidence, and adventure.

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

🔗 Vote here: https://www.tcfcu.com/better-neighbor-fund-voting/

Game on! A big thank you to Great Diamond Partners, a Ball Sponsor, for supporting this year’s Pickleball Tournament.You...
10/13/2026

Game on! A big thank you to Great Diamond Partners, a Ball Sponsor, for supporting this year’s Pickleball Tournament.

Your partnership helps create unforgettable camp experiences for Maine kids. Thank you!

Meet Isaac and Chris.Brothers who made the most of their summers at Camp Susan Curtis by stepping outside their comfort ...
10/11/2026

Meet Isaac and Chris.

Brothers who made the most of their summers at Camp Susan Curtis by stepping outside their comfort zones, trying new things, and encouraging each other along the way.

Isaac put it best: “Always try to help others if they need it. And always try something new and do stuff if you can, even if you don’t want to. Because if you don’t push yourself you’ll never learn new stuff and never have the feeling of going somewhere.”

For Isaac, that meant trying basketball for the first time and finding a new favorite. For Chris, who usually spent more time indoors, it meant discovering how much he enjoyed being outside. Through the OWLs program, he learned to start a fire, read a map and pitch a tent, then put those new skills to use on an overnight camping trip.

They made new friends, discovered new interests, and built confidence and independence along the way. That’s what summer at Camp Susan Curtis is all about: giving Maine kids the space to explore what they’re capable of.

We’re proud to have Paul White Company on the court with us as a Ball Sponsor for this year’s Pickleball Tournament!Than...
10/11/2026

We’re proud to have Paul White Company on the court with us as a Ball Sponsor for this year’s Pickleball Tournament!

Thank you for supporting Camp Susan Curtis and helping us create a day filled with fun, community, and impact for Maine kids.

Sometimes the most important skill to learn is how to slow down. 🌿Through our Calm Down! program, campers learn practica...
10/08/2026

Sometimes the most important skill to learn is how to slow down. 🌿

Through our Calm Down! program, campers learn practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety and build emotional resilience.

They practice breathing techniques, yoga and meditation, and even make their own stress balls and fidget spinners, giving them tools they can use when they head home.

Because the skills kids build at camp aren’t just for summer. They’re skills they can carry with them wherever they go.

Thank you to Bangor Savings Bank, our Beverage Sponsor, for supporting this year’s Pickleball Tournament!We’re so gratef...
10/07/2026

Thank you to Bangor Savings Bank, our Beverage Sponsor, for supporting this year’s Pickleball Tournament!

We’re so grateful for your commitment to supporting Maine kids and for helping make a day of pickleball and purpose possible!

What can 10 days at camp do?It can give a child the confidence to try something new. A place to feel like they belong. A...
10/07/2026

What can 10 days at camp do?

It can give a child the confidence to try something new. A place to feel like they belong. And skills they can carry with them long after summer ends.

In 2025:
96% of campers set and achieved a personal goal
89% reported a greater sense of belonging, friendship and community

At Camp Susan Curtis, the impact of summer doesn’t end when campers head home. They leave with greater confidence, stronger connections and new tools to help them thrive.

That’s the power of camp!

A huge thank you to Martin's Point Health Care, Presenting Sponsor of our first Pickleball Tournament!Your generous supp...
10/05/2026

A huge thank you to Martin's Point Health Care, Presenting Sponsor of our first Pickleball Tournament!

Your generous support means Maine kids get to experience the joy, connection, and belonging of camp. We’re so grateful to have you on our team!

A handwritten thank you from one of our campers says it best. 💌Thank you for making every part of camp possible, from a ...
10/01/2026

A handwritten thank you from one of our campers says it best. 💌

Thank you for making every part of camp possible, from a bed just for them and meals around the table, to trying archery for the very first time.

And because Camp Susan Curtis is completely free for Maine kids in need, your support means every camper can simply show up, belong, and experience all that camp has to offer.

Thank you for creating moments like these for kids! ✨

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70 Center Street Unit 204
Portland, ME
04101

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