Agassiz Village

Agassiz Village Helping children have Fun, Explore, Collaborate, and Thrive Agassiz Village was founded in 1935 at its present lakeside location in Poland Maine by Mr. & Mrs.
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Harry E. Burroughs. Then, as now, Agassiz gave children the opportunity to escape the hardship of their daily lives. Originally the camp served boys who worked as newsboys, bootblacks, or other street vendors. The boys learned basic job skills, practiced school subjects, experienced outdoor living, and developed many life skills. The camp opened its doors to an adaptive program for physically disa

bled campers in the late 1950's, and girls joined the camp in 1973 when it became co-ed. Both changes are still part of the program foundation today, and campers come from all over the Greater Boston area to experience this unique program. Today, Agassiz Village serves nearly 500 children each summer. The camp offers a safe and healthy environment where children’s smiles and laughter create lifelong friendships and provide a lifetime of memories. More importantly, our campers have the opportunity to embark on a life-changing experience. Agassiz Village campers take with them our values of responsibility, self-confidence, service to others and a commitment to learning.

🚨 LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JUNE 15! 🚨Camp starts June 28, and spots are filling fast!🌊 Waterfront adventures🔥 Evening cam...
06/07/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS JUNE 15! 🚨

Camp starts June 28, and spots are filling fast!

🌊 Waterfront adventures
🔥 Evening campfires
🏀 Sports & team challenges
⛰️ Leadership workshops
💜 Lifelong memories

For 91 years, Agassiz Village has been helping young people discover confidence, friendship, and adventure.

Don't wait until it's too late.

✨ The Journey Starts Here.

🔗 Click the link to register today
https://www.agassizvillage.org/session-dates

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Special thanks to the Walmart team that spent two days at camp helping organize camper t-shirts, split firewood, build s...
06/06/2026

Special thanks to the Walmart team that spent two days at camp helping organize camper t-shirts, split firewood, build screens for Town Hall, organized thge Sports Shed, and cleaned-up Voyager Beach for sleepouts!

What an incredible day at Agassiz Village! Crews from L.L.Bean and Consigli Construction Co., Inc. cut more than a mile ...
06/05/2026

What an incredible day at Agassiz Village! Crews from L.L.Bean and Consigli Construction Co., Inc. cut more than a mile of trails, replaced all of the decking on the back of Town Hall, and completed construction of the all new composting facilities in our campout area. Special thanks to all of these amazing volunteers who put in a rather Herculean effort today!

⏰ LAST DAY TO REGISTER: JUNE 15 ⏰Summer is almost here, and camp begins June 28!From waterfront adventures and campfires...
06/04/2026

⏰ LAST DAY TO REGISTER: JUNE 15 ⏰

Summer is almost here, and camp begins June 28!

From waterfront adventures and campfires to leadership workshops, sports, and lifelong friendships, Agassiz Village is where confidence grows and memories are made.

For 91 years, we've helped young people discover what they're capable of in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the 2026 camp season!

✅ Financial Aid Available
✅ Transportation Available

Register today: https://www.agassizvillage.org/session-dates

✨ The Journey Starts Here.

This summer, nearly 475 youth will begin their journey at Agassiz Village.For many of our campers, it will be their firs...
06/04/2026

This summer, nearly 475 youth will begin their journey at Agassiz Village.

For many of our campers, it will be their first time swimming in a lake, climbing a ropes course, sleeping under the stars, or simply spending time in a place where they feel safe, supported, and believed in.

For over 91 years, Agassiz Village has ensured that no child is turned away because their family cannot afford camp.

Your support makes that possible.

💜 $250 gives a child one day at camp.
💜 $500 feeds 50 campers for a day.
💜 $1,600 sends one child to camp for a full week.

Every gift helps create life-changing experiences for the youth we serve.

Will you help a child begin their journey?

🔗 Donate today: https://www.agassizvillage.org/support-us

What an incredible Volunteer Weekend at Agassiz Village! 💙More than 80 volunteers came together to help prepare camp for...
06/02/2026

What an incredible Volunteer Weekend at Agassiz Village! 💙

More than 80 volunteers came together to help prepare camp for the arrival of our campers on June 28. Alumni, board members, community volunteers, friends and neighbors of Agassiz Village, St. Andrew's Church, Boy Scouts, Leadership-in-Training participants, local leaders, and supporters from across Maine rolled up their sleeves and made a tremendous impact.

Together, volunteers cleaned, painted, organized, stocked our camper clothing closet, improved camp facilities, cleared trails, built outhouses, transformed gathering spaces, and completed dozens of projects across campus. Thanks to their hard work, camp is ready to welcome hundreds of young people to a safe, caring, and inspiring environment this summer.

We are deeply grateful to every volunteer, partner, and supporter who gave their time, energy, and heart this weekend. Your commitment ensures that our campers arrive at a place that feels cared for, welcoming, and full of possibility.

It truly takes a village to prepare Agassiz Village for another unforgettable summer.

Behind every great camp experience is a team making the magic happen. ✨A big shoutout to our incredible Facilities Team ...
05/20/2026

Behind every great camp experience is a team making the magic happen. ✨

A big shoutout to our incredible Facilities Team for this amazing spring transformation of our dining hall washroom! Their hard work helps keep Agassiz Village beautiful, functional, and ready to welcome the youth we serve. 👏

Pictured here is a moment from last year’s Rodman Ride for Kids, featuring some of our incredible Team Agassiz Village r...
05/15/2026

Pictured here is a moment from last year’s Rodman Ride for Kids, featuring some of our incredible Team Agassiz Village riders alongside our Executive Director, Lisa Carter 💛🚴🏽

Tomorrow, Team AV rides with purpose once again.

The Rodman Ride for Kids is more than a ride - it’s a powerful tradition of community, generosity, and collective impact, bringing people together to support organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people across Massachusetts.

Every mile ridden helps fuel transformative experiences, belonging, mentorship, and opportunity for the youth we serve.

Cheer on Team AV as we hit the road tomorrow in support of Agassiz Village 💛

05/14/2026

Unboxing day = best day

There’s something so special about opening gifts that will go directly toward creating joyful, meaningful experiences for the youth we serve.

Our wishlist is still open, and we’re gratefully accepting in-kind donations to help us prepare for an incredible season ahead!

Want to be part of the magic? Visit the link below to shop our wishlist ✨

https://tinyurl.com/4jntnhbs

05/11/2026

Joy. Laughter. Connection. Childhood

Because of the incredible generosity of our donors, partners, and supporters, children at Agassiz Village get to experience moments like these - building confidence, creating friendships, and making the kind of memories every child deserves.

A safe space to laugh.
A place to belong.
A chance to simply be kids.

This is the impact of your support 🤍

If you believe every child deserves access to experiences that help them grow, heal, and thrive, we invite you to support Agassiz Village. Link in bio / visit our website to learn more.

Address

71 Agassiz Village Lane
Poland, ME
04274

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17818600200

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