This is a wonderful opportunity for siblings.  The winning bidder will receive a four week session of camp (June 24-July 25) from either Forest Acres (girls camp) or Indian Acres (boys camp) on the beautiful Saco River in Fryeburg, Maine, in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley, where the shore actually meets the mountains.  These camps are for boys and girls, ages 6-17.  If a single family would like to send siblings, you can bid on both camps (or send two siblings of the same gender to one camp).  This is for new families only. 

TO BID ON BOTH/TWO CAMPS FOR SIBLINGS, WE WOULD DOUBLE THE COST OF YOUR BID ONCE THE AUCTION ENDS.  For Equestrians, there would be an additional $1400 charge for the four weeks for once a day riding and $2,100 for twice a day riding (morning and afternoon) because campers ride 5 days per week.

About our Equestrian Program:

Simply the Best Horseback Riding Program in the US!
Indian Acres Camp for Boys and Forest Acres Camp for Girls both continue to foster an incredible riding program run by experienced staff in all areas of equestrian background. Founded in 1924, the summer equestrian experience has grown and expanded. 

Our top-notch thirty-two stall barn, accompanied by three outdoor arenas, is tucked neatly in the back of the camp facility. An extensive network of trails near and inside camp provide children with an opportunity to relax outside the daily teachings within the ring.

CJ Law, of Mount Holyoke, directs the most outstanding equestrian program at a camp in the state of Maine.  Her staff and horses from Mount Holyoke (current IHSA equestrian champions) provide a program offering lessons, shows, horsemanship, and so much more.

The unique facility draws both campers and staff members to return to camp year after year. The quality of staff is unbeatable. Equestrians like Nancy Peterson, Hollins College, and Nancy Fisk, Dana Hall, former director of riding at a preparatory school with a prestigious riding program, have shared their talent with the children of Indian Acres and Forest Acres.

Campers could ride up to two periods a day five days a week which is significant , not including shows.  Camp Owner says "We are not like many of our competitors where they are leasing broken down ponies and do only trail rides. We have a full fledged Hunter Jumper program, with Vaulting and drill team as other activities as well as at least three competitive horse shows planned."

About Forest Acres & Indian Acres Camps:

Indian Acres Camp for Boys and Forest Acres Camp for Girls are located two miles apart.  They are the only camps to have 3 waterfronts.  A crystal clear, heated Olympic-style swimming pool that makes swimming warm and pleasant and provides unparelleled safety. The famous Saco River that overlooks the White Mountains.  Our lakefront facility hosts our renowned waterskiing program that allows campers the opportunity to ski for hours at a time and includes a water trampoline and beach volleyball. Established in 1924, these two ACA-accredited camps offer a flexible, challenging and fun summer in a sheltered valley of the beautiful White Mountains.

Our brother and sister camps allow the perfect balance between single-sex camping and a co-ed environment.

Set in a valley sheltered by the White Mountains and near 6,288-foot Mount Washington, the camps have large evergreen forests, grassy playing areas and sweeping views of the river and mountains.  Surrounded by rivers, lakes, and over 750,000 acres of national forests, Fryeburg has easy access to all of Maine and New Hampshire’s scenic wonders.  For more information go to www.indianacres.com.

Camp Philosophy:

Our philosophy encourages a supportive and cheerful atmosphere in which to have fun, develop friendships and learn a variety of skills and values.  A successful summer at camp is filled with many accomplishments both on and off the field. The key to our success is individual attention.  Forest and Indian Acres encourage as much independence as a child is capable of handling to achieve their goals.  Our program is structured so that all campers are active during each period, while also providing choices to meet personal needs. 

Each day children can engage in a variety of activities such as tennis, basketball, baseball or softball, soccer, golf, drama, dance, gymnastics, volleyball, archery, swimming, and even horseback riding.  C.J. Law of Mount Holyoke directs the most outstanding equestrian program among camps in the state of Maine.  Her staff and horses from Mount Holyoke (2006 IHSA equestrian champions) provide a program offering lessons, shows, horsemanship and so much more.   

In this special summer place, the campers of both Forest and Indian Acres thrive as they learn to grow, develop interests and skills, and make friendships that last a lifetime.  Most importantly, a successful summer for a child at our camps is about fun. It is also filled with accomplishments.

Activities:

Water Sports: Swimming, Sailing, Water-skiing, Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding, Canoeing, Kayaking, Windsurfing and Tubing.

Land Sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Fishing, Flag Football, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Street Hockey, Ropes Course, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Climbing Tower, and 2 Zip-lines.

Sports with Intercamp Competition: Baseball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Hockey, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Archery, Horseback Riding

Creative and Performing Arts: Painting, Drawing, Tie Dye, Batiking, Beads, Pottery Wheels, Light Woodworking, Photography, Videography, Rocketry, Yearbook, Coed Musical, Drama & Music

Trips: Weekly trip days to explore Northern New England.  Professionally led day hikes into the White Mountains.  3 and 4 day trips to Camden, Boothbay, Acadia, and Ogunquit for boys 11 years of age and older. A six day trip to Canada and white-water rafting trip available for boys 15 and 16 years of age.

Food:

The food at Forest and Indian Acres is simply amazing! Our executive Chef Alan Whitaker has forty years of camp experience.

Link is www.indianacres.com