This family camp is a true gem - the best kind of all-inclusive vacation for families. My family of…read morefive loves it. The kids spend time by themselves, my husband and I have time alone and together, and we have time with the kids to enjoy each other as a family. The camp is large enough for the kids to exercise their independence --heading to the barn for activities or kayaking in the cove by themselves without me worrying about them. When we go, I don't cook, clean or plan anything - which as a busy mom, is the best kind of vacation. The camp is rustic and simple but very clean with beautifully manicured grounds - a space just perfect for appreciating nature. The food is delicious (I probably gained 5 lbs last week) and easily catered to special diets. I enjoyed a nice mix of structured activities (fishing, sailing, art, archery, land sports, barn dance, bingo, etc) and down time (time at the lake or for a nature walk or just to relax around the fire). I also appreciated the sense of community that camp strives to create each week among the family members. At about 10-12 families per week, it is just the right size. Can't recommend this special place highly enough and I can't wait to go back.

Almost finished at our 1st family camp at Medomak and we are already planning to return. What a…read morespecial place. We were warmly welcomed by the amazing staff and guided to private cabin which was perfectly outfitted for our family of 4. The daily schedule has great variety and tailored the ages of all campers. The staff is knowledgeable, caring, accommodating and creates a wonderful family environment. A great place to disconnect from daily routines and reconnect with each other. It is a great place.

Went there for a school field trip. Unfortunately I went during November so it was freezing but…read morethey had heated cabins. The cabins had 2 bathrooms and 2 showers. Overall was an amazing experience

Incredibly engaged, funny, professional staff. Huge pristine grounds that are so pretty it makes…read moreyour soul ache for more. Well maintained equipment... what more can you ask for??? And, the perfect weather didn't hurt either!

Attended Session 6 fiber for Mindful Stitching. I knew what to expect as my son was at Haystack…read morepreviously: layers for sleeping, layers for clothing. It is like "summer camp" in that meal times are 8, 12, and 6, and you sleep in cabins, most of which are with roommates. That said, I have a specific bed set up at home and worried about comfort as I also have a hard time sleeping away from home. My worry was for naught as the mattress though appearing quite standard was amazingly comfortable without any extra pad from me. I was warm even in very cool nights with the blanket I brought plus the wool blend one provided. Meals were a good variety for options when ingredients did not appeal for main dishes. Everything was delicious! Plenty of healthy food all week! Another reviewer said this was a singular view years ago that was negative about the U.S. and I did not find this during my session at all. I mean, you are in Maine, and unless you're a work study student you're paying a good sum of money to attend, so socioeconomic diversity is not rampant. Also the location is so remote and costly to get to, even work study people likely are not overly diverse in many ways. There were plenty of varieties of views here, though, when I attended. We had great dinner conversations! As for complaints about internet/phone access, it is well advertised that it is "country" WiFi and that cell access is extremely limited. I'm not sure why that is such a critique when you go knowing this very clearly. I had the access I needed for the most part. Sure, a text before bed couldn't happen from my cabin yet we adjusted times to keep in touch for my family is all. It was fantastic that I could be totally away from work like a vacation is supposed to be anyway! My workshop session has set me up with exactly what is was described as intended: a mindful stitching practice. We learned methods and were given myriad choices of paths to this and also for how the practice can inform actual fiber art for those who pursue that...in fact I went mostly to learn self-care using this art medium and left aspiring to grow in fiber art! Christine Mauersberger led an inspiring workshop that exceeded all expectation! I'm excited for my stitching work and have more avenues by which to approach it than I might have from a full college semester in a fiber arts program.

Heaven on earth. Five stars doesn't come near the amount of love I have for this place and the…read morepeople who run it. It smells like Christmas because of the spruces, and this is so fitting because it feels like Christmas. Only better, because it's summer and there is an ocean and crushed shell beaches and studios jam packed with supplies and amazing, home cooked, kick ass food for eaters of all types, and so many creative, funny, encouraging artists and craftspeople that you will never want to leave. The fearless leader, Stuart, is just about the nicest guy you'll ever meet. A wonderful and quirky sense of humor and a damn good poet, to boot. Candy is helpful, kind and efficient. And all the staff are hard working and friendly. I haven't felt so well tended to, creatively inspired and completely at ease since I was a little 'un. Forget Disney world. This is where dreams come true.

We love all things Wavus! This place has impacted and changed our lives for the better! My two…read moredaughters have flourished here from the ages of 8 and 10 to now 17 & 21...camper and counselor both.

I really wish I had a different rating to give. I went to a single sex camp for years and loved it…read more But I sent my ten year old daughter this summer and she broke some fingers (which happens!). However, the medical director was very difficult to deal with (had to send multiple emails to get simple responses), which certainly isn't ideal in an emergency - and she relayed inaccurate information about the extent of my daughter's injuries. (In addition, and this doesn't matter for my kid bc the timing of the prescription antacid she takes doesn't matter for its efficacy, but my daughter was given a double dose of medicine at night as opposed to a dose in the morning and then a dose at night - I flag it in case that matters to other parents). We ended up bringing my daughter home after surgery because there was not much she could do at camp - and no one at camp followed up to see how she was doing. (I even had to reach out to see if they were going to mail her laundry back.) I know our experience was unique - and I hope no one else has it - but sadly I can't say that I trust the camp nor do I have faith in the depth of the community spirit.

It's a peaceful place to learn and be around wonderful animals and the people that care for them…read more It's not a place for running around and screaming and the good news, is we didn't see any of that. The kids and adults were so respectful and gentle, as guided by the workers. There were a few trails to explore, keep in mind there is a lot of sun exposure, so prepare accordingly. We didn't get a chance to go into the new building, but we spent time exploring and then walked up a ways to the "camp store". I bought a beautifully made necklace by a local artist. We loved the fact they have designated parking AND an EV charger we could use.

A picture perfect beautiful sunny day to visit the farm. Fed the sheep, talked to the goats…read more Admired the cows and flowers. Per the farm cat. The most amazing thing I saw today was the stone sink in their new bathrooms! Wowwwww!!!!

Great indoor play space for children. Inflatable bounce houses, play structures, building blocks,…read moreand climbing walls. There is something for all children!

Great hiking Great entertainment…read more Beautiful setting Kayaking and biking Concerts Lots to do You can rent a cabin and stay the night Too They even have a bog to visit

Great place! Was looking around on mainetrailfinder.com the other day and found that this place…read moredoes monthly full moon hikes for $5 a person. The guides were super knowledgeable about the 1000+ acre preserve and gave us a ton of info about the activities they do year round. Trails-a-plenty, super scenic, and the place is known for their beaver ponds.. I'd definitely recommend!

Highly recommend Maine Media Workshops + College of Rockport, mid-coast Maine for quality of…read morefaculty, staff, students, on-site housing, location near Rockport Harbor, layout of campus, & even delicious food. You will work hard, learn lots, and love learning, too. Superb energy. Both my IRL classes were one-week intensive Summer Program non-fiction WRITING workshops, plus an excellent online workshop during worst of pandemic. Rating: Ten stars out of five! Note: I am a Writer & am reviewing only writing Workshops I attended, on campus & virtual.

Film directing intensives are mostly just chit chat. No real hands on experience unless you fight…read morehard to wrangle a camera and get someone to help you edit your scene. They don't leave enough time in the day for all filmmakers to work. Staff is almost impossible to reach. Also not interested in being reached. Place doesn't even have a printer for students to use. Instructors are great, but their hands are tied. Most equipment is reserved for cinematography students. Trust me. This place ain't what it used to be. Not even close. Can blame some things on the pandemic, but not everything. Also, campus food is VERY expensive (tastes terrible) and not available after hours 6pm. They have Lobster dinners once a week that you have to pay top dollar for. If you want to learn how to make films, I suggest not trekking all the way here to do it. Save the cash.

Apparently no longer in business and not honoring certificates for parties issued in the past…read more Calling the number got me a person, but no help except "call corporate in LA" and they didn't even have the number.

I cannot say enough good things about MSOM. We had a birthday party there and everything was better…read morethan I could have expected. They communicated with me regularly before the event - checking in to make sure I had everything and to see if there was anything they could do. There were fun options to occupy the kids before the "main event" - a fun, explosive mix of science experiments and theatrics. Corey was SUPERB with the kids; when things didn't happen the first time (as can happen with science!) he rolled with it unflappably and kept the kids happy and engaged. The experiments were fun and exciting, drawing "oohs" from kids and adults alike.