This family camp is a true gem - the best kind of all-inclusive vacation for families. My family of five 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. read more

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Almost finished at our 1st family camp at Medomak and we are already planning to return. What a special 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. read more

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This review of the Medomak Family Camp will discuss the facilities, the food, the activities, the people, etc. (FYI, we are a family with 9-year-old twins.) Picture "sleep away camp" when you were a kid: rustic cabins, a casual and fun atmosphere, camp fires with s'mores, a beautiful lake for swimming, canoeing/kayaking, energetic counselors, arts and crafts, etc. Now picture you as an adult, participating in all those same things, but your kids are in one group (with kids around their age doing age-appropriate activities) while you, an adult, are hanging out with the other adults - doing beer and cheese tastings, archery, arts and crafts, tie-dyeing, hiking, etc. In other words, Medomak encourages both kids to be kids and "adults to be kids" and do as much of that fun stuff as you would like! (And for those adults that would prefer to sit by the lake fishing or reading in an adirondack in the shade, you can have a peaceful week as well.) For example, here is a sampling of a day (again, you can do ALL of it or NONE of it, your choice!): 7am - morning walk or yoga 8:30am - Breakfast together 9:30am and again at 11am - Activities for kids (e.g., nature hike, archery, or arts and crafts) and Adult activities (e.g., screen painting or "fermentation" where we pickled cucumbers and made mango chutney) 12:30pm - lunch together and hang out 2-5pm - family time at the lake (lifeguards are present) for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and other small boating activities. In addition, there are arts and crafts at the lake. 6:30 - dinner together 7:30 - evening activity 8pm - camp fire with s'mores, singing, skits etc. Food: It is delicious!!! The vegetables are grown nearby and the food is made fresh (even the salsa), there are always vegetarian options or options for less adventurous pallets (e.g., one night we had paella, so there were hotdogs for the kids). In addition, they put the leftovers in a community fridge in case you would like to have a little snack. Oh, and there was a lobster night!! The chef was outstanding! Facilities: Rustic and beautiful. Each cabin has simple camp beds, dressers, rocking chairs, and a little bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower. The drapes are meant to provide a bit of privacy but not block out the morning light. And the sheets and blankets are all freshly laundered, but each family makes their own beds. There is no "house-keeping" or turn-down services. This is "camp"! :) The people: The staff are outstanding! Dave and Elianna run the camp beautifully! Jessie and Gavin were fantastic with the kids (they made nature "fun"!) We were there during astronomy week and Joel was so educational! And we loved doing art with Amy and Sally! The staff was really great! Nature: the camp is 20-30 minutes from the coast in the beautiful Maine countryside. Trees, meadows, wildflowers, fire-flies, etc. There are only a handful of landowners around the lake, so the lake is beautiful and pristine. The lake is a 5 minute walk from the cabins with its own private beach and boathouse, etc. What to bring: nothing fancy! (I.e., I did not feel the need to wear makeup.) Bring white t-shirts to tie-dye, mosquito repellent, an instrument to play around the camp fire, a water bottle, bathing suit and rubber shoes or rain boots (because even if it doesn't rain, the dew on the grass in the morning will make your shoes wet). In sum, one month earlier we went to a 5-star, all-inclusive resort in Mexico that had several big waterslides and a huge kids club. And yesterday, as we were travelling home, both my kids asked if we could go to Medomak camp next year because they liked it better than the 5-star Mexican resort! And when I asked them to rate it on a scale of 1-10, they said "1 million"! So if you are looking for a family experience in nature, where the kids can run and do their own thing, and you as an adult will have just as much fun, I whole-heartedly recommend Medomak family camp. We hope to make it a yearly tradition! read more

This is our 4th year at Medomak and we couldn't love it anymore! What could be better than having activities that kids and adults can enjoy! From fishing, to archery, to woodworking, to arts and crafts, everything is top notch! Lake time in the afternoon is my absolute favorite. Holly and George reimagined Medomak 25 years ago as a family camp and family is definitely the focus - yours and theirs. The counselors are all amazing and the connections you form year over year are strong and lasting. We have made great memories and friendships at Medomak. My kids ask to come back to Medomak as it is their favorite vacation spot! read more

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Year #4 in the books and Medomak did not disappoint! A rare opportunity in todays world to get away from screens and enjoy your family! Great times with archery, tennis, sailing, kayaking and more! Great family style meals including a lobster dinner! And even great adult activities like beer tasting and of course evening fires and s'mores. By far our favorite vacation. Ages 5-13 is their sweet spot but there is a nursery and even our 17 year old had a great time!! read more

I have been coming to this camp for years we have had such amazing time. holly and George pick some of the most amazing staff from around the globe, and the friends are some of the best people I've ever met. the Sleeping accommodations are always great except for the heat at night and the evening campfire really makes camp memorable. The food is pretty good and I love the family style dining. I like that the waterfront is open for three hours in the afternoon to let the kids and the adults do what they want. This camp has definitely been one of the best things things I've ever done in my life it is a very memorable and I will definitely cherish these memories for years . read more

Family camp is the best. Activities for kids and adults Swimming at the lake Hikes Food Cabins Great staff Boats Fishing Sailing Kayaks Milking the cow Making ice cream Eating the forest Blueberries Strawberries Great cooks Camp fires Songs Skag a medomak only game for those golfers read more

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A great vacation for the whole family! We just completed our 4th year at Medomak and plan to return again. Cabins are simple yet comfortable, food is delicious and the counselors/staff are outstanding. read more

We spent another glorious week in Maine this summer. We went to this "family camp" that we have not done in the past. I am unsure why it never occurred to us to try this marvelous and active retreat but I am so utterly happy that we did. We decided to come to "Medomak Family Camp" set on a gorgeous pond in Washington, Maine based on the recommendation of a client of mine who actually was raving about the simple, yet amazing accommodations. They lodged us in these cute wooden cabins that were basic but had all the comforts of home but a classic camping style. It has a private bathroom, which I truly appreciated. I don't want to use an outhouse and that would not be fabulous. Of course, for me, I am used to 5 star accommodations. Especially, for my clients but I am willing to sacrifice for some down home Maine camping adventure. We truly had an exceptional time. With all the usual camping activities offered of tennis, crafts, boating, much exercise and you even have the option to be able to milk a Maine dairy cow (which is very much an experience for the little ones and the adults alike). Milking a cow is not easy, it takes strength and patience, that is a good lesson for kids to learn. Most things in life take careful planning, persistence and hard work. Being on a farm for a week and unplugging from the over stimulation that kids (and us adults) are exposed too constantly was a valuable lesson for all of them. It is such a service that this type of vacation still exists. It allows kids (and again adults) to get back to the basics, to a simpler lifestyle that can help you renew and revive your spirit. We did a few day trips out from the campsite to the beach and soaked up the phenomenal views and all the offerings of Maine that were lovely views. Maine is a vast land of oceans, lakes, mountains, hills and valleys. Explore it, enjoy it and tell others about it! You know, we get so used to our quest for a 5 star life or experiences with all the luxuries that that includes, but sometimes you just must put that aside and experience the earth. You must revel in the simplicity of nature to bring you back to the connection with the universe. The other wonderful thing worth mentioning is the organic produce available in the garden. This was one of the best parts of my day, enjoying the fresh salads and wonderful harvest from their garden. You can taste the difference of the organic growing and it inspired me to someday have a small organic garden of this caliber. I found some new Maine beers I can enjoy at my home in Massachusetts. Even though I am not a beer drinker, I sampled some local brews and fell in love. I can be reminiscent of my adventurous vacation that I will always cherish and remember with fond, fond memories. This vacation is best enjoyed with children as it is their delight in all the new experiences that made my vacation experience top level. Everyone working here was lovely. They made us feel at home. The service is fabulous and I give them top praise for this. We made friends easily and all felt at ease. One more "tip"- do not miss the traditional lobster bake night as part of your weekly meal package offering. Make sure you do not plan an off camp day trip that would cause you to miss this. You have to experience fresh Maine lobster and local clams and mussels. They are Devine! read more

This is a special place that does not get the credit that it deserves from its marketing team. The name pronounced (Med-aum-ick) It's like a summer camp that kids go to but for the whole family. I thought it was going to be lame by the advertising but it was the opposite. As I get older I feel like I get disconnected from the ideal of being FREE. Working, paying a mortgage, taxes, car payments it's all a cage that I have built around myself. Medomack family camp is a brief week free from that cage, I LOVED my time there but hated climbing back in the cage of at the end of the week when it was over (reality)! If you want a week of FREEDOM with your family and three special hours a day with your significant other this is the place. The schedule at Medomak allows you time while your kids have time, the best part is reuniting at lunch and sharing your experiences with each other. Don't worry about cooking, or cleaning or planning, it's all been done for you!! The owners are great people, involved and genuine, they are the authors of the magic at Medomak. read more

My family has been coming to Medomak Family Camp for 9 years. It is our best and favorite family tradition. We have made life long friends with families from all over the country and have been coordinating with them so we all come on the same week for years. The morning activities for children allow them to be unplugged and experience nature and the beauty of Maine along with traditional camp games and crafts. Adults have their own activities which range from traditional, to a field trip to the local distillery. Afternoons are spent on the waterfront kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing, swimming, etc. The days conclude with an evening activity followed by a campfire. The staff is amazing year after year. If you want to experience something special with your family, this is the place to be! read more

After 5 years attending, it's time to write a proper review. If you've every considered trying something new and are questioning your sanity when you say " family camp?" DO IT!!!! My husband just looked at me dumbfounded when I said this was our next vacation. the first drive up I thought "oh lord, what have I done." My children and husband thank me to this day. It is by far my favorite place and favorite family vacation of a lifetime. We have met families from around the country and have kept these friends for as many years as we've been there. My teenager still cries when the week ends. I can't say enough about the owners and their care for continuing this tradition for families. I would be remiss for not mentionIng the counselors and all staff that make the week amazing as well. Think 20 year olds who love your kids and want to also hang with the adults too. Archery, tennis, paddle boarding,sailing, art classes, yoga, lobster, your own rustic cabin with bathroom. I was there less than a month ago and can't wait to return for year 6. read more

Best place for a family to come and connect with each other. Great place to meet new friends. Fishing , hiking and activities are awesome. Staff and cook are amazing. Love this place. read more