Overview

Characterized by traditional warmth and friendliness, the Kohut program is centered around learning new skills (physical and social) and a genuine appreciation for the outdoors. Kohut offers an extensive array of activities to choose from, including a comprehensive range of waterfront activities, land sports, creative arts, performing arts, media and adventure programs. Academic tutoring is available upon request. Horseback riding is offered up to two times per week at a local, private stable.

The “Regular Daily Schedule”

Each day is divided into eight scheduled activity periods, including one "daily choice" period which provides the opportunity for campers to gain additional exposure to an area of special interest and "evening activity" which allows each bunk group to participate in an activity together. Most daily activities are individually scheduled enabling us to group children according to their skill, interest and age levels.

Initial activity selection is done at home with parental guidance, and then campers choose a new activity schedule each week, as camp progresses, with the help of a designated counselor. We go out of our way to schedule all campers with their top choices and all classes maintain our excellent staff to camper ratio of 1:3.

Weekly Events

Weekly events include campfires, theatre performances, special events (such as dances, Monte Carlo Night, and Night at the Races), Blue & White Day and exciting outdoor trips amidst the magnificent lakes, mountains, and coast of Maine. Click here for more information about Trip Day

Session Events

Campers partake on overnight camping trips at least once per session, while extended trips are an optional part of the senior camper program. Olympics and Kollege Days also take place each session, respectively, with an unbelievable "break" and an unforgettable closing Song Fest.

Other Programs

Other special programs include our Kamp 'n Kamp, the N.E.X.T. program, and Senior Privileges.

Kamp 'n Kamp is literally a camp within Kamp Kohut. Campers going into 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th grade can sign up for a day-long specialty clinic in an activity of their choice. The goal of the Kamp 'n Kamp program is to offer campers the opportunity to further their skills in a particular area of interest, such as arts & crafts, tennis, or rock climbing, among others. Often, these clinics are taught by local professionals or take place off-camp in local licensed or specialized facilities. The Kamp 'n Kamp program is ideal for campers who are interested in further preparing for an upcoming sports season or other extra- curricular activity at school. The N.E.X.T. (New Experiences & Training) Program is a program geared toward aged out campers entering 10th and 11th grades. This program allows campers to come back to Kohut between their camper and counselor years, gain experience, and earn certifications in various areas, such as lifeguarding, coaching, and first aid & CPR. Participants can also complete community service hours, study for standardized tests, and can take part in various camp activities. Senior Privileges are reserved for our two oldest age groups (going into 9th and 10th grade) and include additional supervised co-ed activities, off-camp trips, extended overnight trips with their bunk, and later bed times on designated evenings. Seniors also have the option of volunteering for leadership roles on Blue & White Day and during Olympics and Kollege Days. Seniors are also asked to be "Big Brothers" or "Big Sisters" to our newer, younger campers and are encouraged to be role models for other campers.