Camp Life
Med-O-Lark
Staff
Med-O-Lark
seeks individuals who are warm, caring, giving and nurturing. The average age
of camp staff is nearly 23. All cabin counselors are at least 18 years of age
or older. Prior to the beginning of camp, Med-O-Lark staff attend a mandatory,
intensive, ten day training program. During this time, staff members receive
training in camper safety and are familiarized with Med-O-Lark’s policies,
procedures and values. The length and scope of Med-O-Lark’s training program
exceeds the training guidelines established by the American Camp Association.
Med-O-Lark staff comes from many states and countries. Historically, staff have
come from countries such as Great Britain, Australia, Israel and more.
Med-O-Lark prides itself on having a superior, adult staff of professional
artists and teachers. This mix of people with fresh ideas and unique
perspectives forms a diverse community. Med-O-Lark counselors not only provide
campers with support, guidance and instruction, but also with lasting
friendship.
The Dining
Hall
Med-O-Lark
offers an extensive, buffet-style dining experience for all three meals. The
scrumptious assortment of quality
prepared foods
made each day ensures that there is always “something for everyone”. For
vegetarians as well, there are always tasty choices. Campers can choose what
they like, return as often as they want and sit anywhere in the dining hall. In
addition, fruit and ice-cold water are available all day for campers on the
dining hall deck. At 3:30 p.m. each day, the entire camp gathers for an
afternoon snack or ice cream break. After dinner, snacks are periodically
distributed during and after evening activities
.
The Health
Center
Med-O-Lark has
a fully equipped health center located in the center of camp. At all times, it
is staffed by at least two medical professionals; registered nurses and/or
medical doctors. In addition, the Sheepscot Medical Center,
a regional
health care facility, is less than a ten minute drive while Maine General
Medical Center in Augusta is 25 minutes away.
A Typical
Day
Med-O-Lark
offers an all-elective program in which campers choose all of their own
activities. Campers choose five activities/workshops (from over fifty choices)
every two weeks. Therefore, campers take ten activities/workshops during each
four week session. In a typical Med-O-Lark Day there are five activity periods
as well as ample free-time. During free-time, the staff remain at their
activity posts, thus enabling interested campers to sample any other activity
or workshop that is not a part of their chosen, daily schedule. Once a week,
campers enjoy both a Trip Day and a Lazy Day. On Trip Day, campers go to the
beach, explore the coastline on an ocean cruise or visit state parks. On Lazy
Day, campers can sleep an extra hour, enjoy an extended day of free choice
activities or simply take-in all that Med-O-Lark’s waterfront has to offer. No
activities at Med-O-Lark are mandatory except when so requested by a parent.
Parents often request that their children receive swim lessons or music lessons
and individual instruction in other specific areas.
Daily
Schedule
Wake up 7:30
Breakfast 8:00
Morning
Meeting 9:00
1st Activity 9:30
2nd Activity 10:45
3rd Activity 12:00
Lunch 1:00
Cool Time
& open
waterfront 1:30
4th Activity
2:30
Snack time 3:30
5th Activity
4:00
Cool Time
& open waterfront 5:00
Dinner 6:00
Evening
Meeting 7:00
Evening
Program 7:15
Lights
Out 9:30
Cabin
Description
Med-O-Lark is home to more than 20 charming, camper cabins, all of which
have been recently renovated. Each cabin is equipped with at least two
individual hot-water showers, toilets and sinks. The cabins have electricity
, screens and curtains for privacy. Some cabins even have skylights. Campers sleep in bunk beds, with bed rails
on the top bunk. Campers store their clothing and personal items in dressers
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