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Summer Camps Positive Impact On Maine
Camps Place In The Maine Landscape
Andy Lilienthal, Maine Summer Camps
Camps are Everywhere
Camps in every county 198 state licensed camps Biggest concentration are in Cumberland,
Kennebec and Oxford counties Profit and Non Profit entities (50% each) –
Serve children from all economic strata and geography
Significant numbers of campers are from Maine
Campers & Visitors
At least 25,000 campers from all over the world
Year round employees- 800 Seasonal employees- 8700 Number of out of state visitors 45,000
Visitors, parents, transport to and from camp
Camps’ Economic Impact in Maine
Total economic Impact – $310 M Direct sales ($160 M) Indirect sales ($90 M) (hotels,
restaurants, retail) Induced consumer spending ($60 M) –
Trickle down through employees
Camps are Economic Engines
Major employers Major tax payers (State and Local taxes
and fees) $16.5 M Major economic fuel for local businesses
in rural communities Share facilities with local organizations
Roles That Camps Play
Stewards of the land Promoting social and
community values Environmental Education Creating 21st century citizens
Stewards Of The Land
Camps maintain nearly 17,000 acres Includes over 270,000 feet of lake front (over 51
miles) Land in conservation easements Tree growth and managed wood lots Most camps do not operate year round- the land
rests
Promoting Social and Community Values
Strong sustainability and environmental practices
Respect the surroundings, citizenship, cross cultural understanding
Connect with kindred organizations – Efficiency Maine, Food pantries, Service learning – retirement homes, shelters, libraries
Environmental Education
Promote/teach No/low impact camping Love and respect of nature Exposure to Maine’s wilderness at camps
and on hikes and trips Citizens of the land Citizens in general
Appreciation of Maine
Many campers come for many years as campers and staff
Choose college in Maine Choose to live here (year
round/summer) Bring business to Maine Visit Maine as a vacation destination Retire in Maine
Challenges and Opportunities
Changing demographic- Fewer kids and social pressures
Year round and extended school schedules Back to nature movement As world becomes interconnected chance to
show the unique natural resources and social fabric of Maine
Work toward educating the next generation with strong sense of values, citizenship and skills