History

In 1904, one of the oldest boys camps in America was established
on Washington Lake, in Washington, Maine. This
camp was named Medomak Camp. Across the lake, Wetona
Girls Camp was established in the early 1920’s on a
parcel of land that was previously a private farm. In 1946,
Medomak camp purchased Wetona Girls Camp. After combining
the two, it was decided that a new name was in order.
A twist of the Medomak name
coupled with the lovely Meadowlark
bird, seen around the lake, yielded
what is now known as Camp Med-
O-Lark. The camp was continuously
occupied until 1965 when, after
a period of slow decline, it closed.
Less than two years later, however,
it re-opened. The “new” Med-OLark
that was established in 1967
is the Med-O-Lark that exists today.
Different than all other camps
of that era, Med-O-Lark was created
as a wonderful alternative to the
traditional camps of those times. It was designed as a co-ed,
non-sectarian, non-competitive camp that emphasized creative
pursuits as the foundation of a campers daily experience.
Med-O-Lark was the first private camp to embrace
minority children as well as children from other countries. It
was to be a special place emphasizing individual growth and
community spirit. As a result of this pioneering approach to
camping, Med-O-Lark became an instant success. Today,
Med-O-Lark stays true to its roots, continuing its long tradition
of values in a nurturing environment.