There’s something special about camp properties with history. The kind where generations of campers have learned to sail, raced down bunk lines for evening activities, and spent summer nights around campfires under the Maine sky.
Camp Crescent Cove, located on Crescent Lake in Raymond, Maine, is one of those places.
While Crescent Cove itself is newer to the camp world, the spirit of camp on this property runs deep. Directors Jason and Nicole Feig have thoughtfully reimagined a longtime camp property, blending the timeless traditions families love with modern programming and intentional support designed for today’s campers.
The result is a camp that feels both fresh and familiar. Rooted in connection, confidence, community, and the kind of unplugged childhood so many families are searching for right now.
Get to Know Crescent Cove
At Crescent Cove, camp life centers around the outdoors and meaningful connection. Campers eat meals together outside by the lake under a 100-year-old oak tree, spend their days moving between the waterfront and activity areas, and build friendships without the constant presence of screens and technology.
The setting itself feels quintessentially Maine. A private lake. A sandy beach. Pine trees lining the shoreline. Days spent in and around the water. The kind of environment that immediately slows kids down in the best possible way.
At the same time, Crescent Cove offers a thoughtfully modern camp experience with more than 30 activities for campers to explore. Programming includes athletics, performing arts, outdoor adventure, animal care, golf, pickleball, and a premier English huntseat horseback riding program that anchors their one-week Toppers intensive for serious riders.
The schedule balances structure with choice. Campers participate in core activities with their bunk while also selecting electives based on their interests. Younger campers benefit from more guidance and routine, while older campers gain additional independence and autonomy throughout the summer.
It is a model designed to help campers feel both supported and empowered. Kids are encouraged to try new things, step outside their comfort zones, and discover new interests in an environment where they feel safe doing so.
Built for Today’s Families
One of the things we appreciate most about Crescent Cove is how thoughtfully it has been designed for modern families.
Today’s childhood looks very different than it did even ten years ago. Kids are growing up with constant stimulation, packed schedules, and endless digital connection. Many parents are looking for opportunities to give their children something that feels increasingly rare: time outdoors, real friendships, independence, and space to simply be kids.
That’s exactly what Crescent Cove offers.
No phones in the bunks. Days spent outside. Real conversations. Real friendships. Time to build confidence naturally through experience instead of performance.
Campers spend their days swimming, riding horses, creating in the arts studios, playing games with bunkmates, and ending evenings around campfires instead of screens. Friendships form in the unhurried, authentic way camp friendships often do.
At the same time, the camp understands the balance parents are looking for. Families receive regular communication through CampMinder photos and emails, and scheduled parent-camper Zoom calls are built into each session to help support younger and first-time campers.
It feels intentional, thoughtful, and realistic for the way families navigate camp today.
Tradition, Reimagined
What makes Crescent Cove especially compelling is the way it blends classic camp traditions with a fresh, modern approach.
There are the timeless camp moments families hope for: Friday night showcases, campfires, camper birthdays celebrated by the entire camp, big brother and big sister mentorship programs, and the kind of silly, joyful traditions that become part of family storytelling for years to come.
There is also a strong focus on helping new campers transition comfortably into camp life. A dedicated orientation period, intentional social support, and flexible session options help make camp feel approachable for first-time families.
For parents who may not feel ready to commit to a full summer right away, Crescent Cove offers both two-week and 3.5-week sessions. The camp community itself is diverse, drawing campers from across the country and internationally, creating opportunities for kids to meet peers outside of their everyday circles.
At its core, Crescent Cove feels grounded in the values that matter most. Confidence. Compassion. Community. Kindness.
And perhaps most importantly, campers leave feeling known.
Why This Matters Right Now
More and more, families are looking for a summer experience that allows kids to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with themselves and others.
They want their children to spend time outside. To build confidence. To make friendships that exist beyond school and social media. To feel supported by caring adults and connected to a community that sees them for who they are.
That’s the kind of experience Crescent Cove is intentionally building on a piece of Maine shoreline that has been helping kids grow for generations.
It’s a new camp with an old camp soul. And from where we’re sitting, that feels like a pretty special combination.
About the contributors:
Nicole and Jason Feig are the husband-and-wife team (and parents of three girls!) behind Camp Crescent Cove. They followed their passion of impacting kids’ lives and built The Cove. It’s a warm, family-focused community where kids can truly be themselves while unplugged, outdoors, and surrounded by kindness. Their favorite part? Watching campers grow into their best selves summer after summer. They truly see camp as a partnership and they’ll be right there alongside families helping make the transition smooth and meaningful.