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Search this list for links to information related to camps, the State of  Maine, and general camping issues such as:

l Camp Licensing Rules l Maine Tourism & Lodging
l Finding Summer Jobs l Special Needs
l State Departments l Parent Information
l Other Camp Lists l Private Schools
l Other Camping Assoc. l And more!

Airport Security Screening Tips for Camps
Portland International Jetport has tips for campers and parents to help security screening process.  Click for pdf of tip sheet.

American Camp Association
ACA is a national membership organization of camps.  Click here for a search of ACA member camps anywhere in the United States, for parent information about choosing a camp, and for information about ACA camp accreditation, a voluntary process camps use to measure standards on safety, programming, food and sanitation, staffing etc.
http://www.acacamps.org/

American Camp Association/New England Section
Click here for a search on regional camps who are members of the American Camping Association and for parent information on camp selection & other camp information.
http://www.acane-camps.org/

The Educational Register
Searchable guide to 1200 independent schools and camps in the U.S., Canada and Europe, most visited by the publisher - articles, advice, referrals - 66th annual edition.
http://www.TheEducationalRegister.com

Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department, State of Maine
IFW is a co-sponsor, with the Maine Youth Camping Association, of the Junior Maine Guide Program.  Click for general information about fish and wildlife questions.
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/

Jobs - Camp Counselors & others seeking summer camp jobs
Visit the ACA New England web site to find links to numerous summer camp job listings.
http://www.acane-camps.org/jobs/index.php

Licensing Rules for Maine Summer Camps (Amended 10/31/07)
Click here to see the rules governing Maine summer camps.  From the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, health inspections program.  Licensing Contact - David Libby (207) 287-5671
http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/144/144c208.doc

Maine Innkeepers Association
Click here for lodging search & reservations for inns, b&b's, cottages, hotels, & motels.
http://www.maineinns.com/

Maine Office of Tourism
Click here for the official state website for Maine Tourism.  Free guide available for all your travel planning.
http://www.visitmaine.com/home.php

Maine Tourism Association
Maine tourism vacation information including a search for hotel, attractions, calendar of events, camping, dining and more.
http://mainetourism.com/

Other camp List: Eastern Maine
Click here to obtain a listing of camps, day camps and other summer youth programs in Eastern Maine, courtesy of The Bangor United Way.
http://www.unitedwayem.org/your_uw/campb/campb_dir.htm

Other camp List: Southern Maine
Click here to obtain a listing of the camps, day camps, and other youth summer programs, courtesy of The Greater Portland United Way.
http://www.unitedwaygp.org/ourwork/Summer_Champs.asp

Parent Information
Click here to link to Camp Parent, a site just for parents  by the American Camp Association  - what parents want to know about camps, selecting a camp & the value of the camp experience, from A - Z.
http://www.campparents.org/

Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine
Click here to link to SWOAM a volunteer organization promoting sound forest management, providing advise on taxes, public use of private lands, land use regulations and more.
http://www.swoam.com/

Special Needs Campers
Click here to find a list of camps that accommodate special needs.  From the Maine Parent Federation, a statewide organization providing information, support and training on specific disabilities, education, support groups, and parenting issues.
Maine Parent Federation/SPIN

Trip Leader Permits
Click here to find state rules covering Trip Leaders of wilderness trips exceeding two days and one night.
ftp://ftp.state.me.us/pub/sos/cec/rcn/apa/09/143/143c023.doc

Other Helpful Maine Links
www.maineinfo.net

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