We are returning to Bissell Brothers Brewing to kick off Work Weekend festivities. Catch up with other members of the Agawam community for food & drink in Portland before the Work Weekend officially kicks off. We hope to see you there! Fill out my LGL Form!
The Wilderness First Aid course (WFA) was designed for outdoor leaders and enthusiasts. The course places particular emphasis on preventing backcountry emergencies through proper trip planning and equipment selection. Instruction includes patient assessment, long-term patient care in backcountry settings, environmental emergencies, musculoskeletal injuries, and improvising first aid equipment. Indoor and outdoor sessions will be included during this two-day course. This course can also be used to renew WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER. Please let us know if you are a WFR Recert. This course is recognized by the American Camp Association and will meet first aid requirements for accreditation. The tuition for staying at Agawam covers the cost of the course, all course materials, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday, and overnight accommodations in our rustic, screened cabins. The tuition for commuter covers the cost of the course, all course materials, and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. WFR recertification and CPR are additional costs.
The Main Idea fulfills a critical component of Agawam’s mission in youth development and its commitment to supporting the community. Boys are recommended by school principals, teachers, guidance counselors, clergy, and directors of youth organizations from across the state of Maine. To provide continuity and establish a connection with Agawam, boys are invited back until age 15, provided the camping relationship remains happy and positive. If you are interested in volunteering for this year's Main Idea, please complete the form below. Fill out my LGL Form!
Main Idea alumni are invited to join general swim, dinner, and the first campfire of Main Idea 2024. Fill out my LGL Form!
Please review pages 14-17 in your Parent Handbook for more details on arrival day and getting to Camp Agawam. PERSONAL CAR: Please plan to arrive in the afternoon on Wednesday, June 26th, between 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Arrivals before or after this time require adjustments to the program. Please contact the Director, “Chief” Erik Calhoun (chief@campagawam.org), if your arrival time at Camp must be before 3:00 pm or after 4:30 PM. We invite all parents to join us in Senior Club Grove at 4:30 PM for a brief meeting with the Director “Chief” Erik Calhoun before you depart from camp. When you arrive at Camp, please travel slowly on our entrance road and within Camp. Staff will meet you at the bottom of the road to check you in and direct you where to park. CHAPERONED BUS: Agawam charters a Coach Bus from a reputable Maine firm. Agawam requires documentation that assures that the company meets regular safety and maintenance checks and that the drivers’ records, licensure, and experience are acceptable. Agawam staff will chaperone our camper group so that the driver can focus solely on the vehicle and driving. Agawam chaperones are given information and training regarding safety […]