Camp POSTCARD: Free Summer Camps in Maine

Camp POSTCARD (Police Officers Striving To Create And Reinforce Dreams) is a free week-long program for Maine kids. Police Officers from across Maine volunteer as camp counselors.

Every June, 100 girls and boys from all 16 counties join 60 volunteer law enforcement officers to spend a fun-filled week of adventure together at Camp Mechuwana in Winthrop.


Free Summer Camps in Maine: Camp dates for 2024

June 13th (Camp Leaders arrive)

June 14th (Campers arrive)

June 20th (Camp ends, all leave)

About Camp POSTCARD?

How are kids nominated for camp? Girls and boys in the 5th / 6th grade are nominated by their school resource officers or school counselors who work with their local police departments. These dedicated officers and counselors know the kids in their schools that would benefit most from a summer camp adventure.

Who are the camp counselors? Volunteer sheriffs, troopers, municipal officers, first responders, and the fire fighters all come together from across Maine to act as positive role models. Kids gain a different perspective of the first responders when they return to their communities. Additionally, officers learn more about the kids they see in their in their daily work lives and create better skills to work with them.

What happens at camp? Every June, children from across Maine counties join with 80 law enforcement volunteers for a week of exploration, healthy activities, outdoor recreation, and bond together.

You can watch all of the Camp POSTCARD videos HERE and see why kids love coming to Camp!

Camp POSTCARD needs YOU!

The generous support from people like you makes camp a reality every year. You help provide campers with the things they need for a great camp week. Year after year, our community friends and neighbors have stepped up to support the young people who are coming to camp for the first time. If you’ve donated before, thank you, you’ve seen the positive impact that camp has on kids. If this is your first time, help change a youngster’s life.

Click below to learn how you can help:

  • Camp POSTCARD is a long-term partnership between the Maine Sheriffs’ Association and Volunteers of America Northern New England.
  • Qualified officers are invited to become volunteer leaders at Camp.
  • Camp is possible because of our generous sponsors. Our deepest gratitude goes out to all of our donors, financial as well as in-kind.

We especially want to thank the following sponsors:

free summer camps in maine

If you would like to volunteer please contact us for more information at (207) 373-1140.

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