The Main Idea

A happy place in the Maine woods.

At Main Idea, we focus on the dual goals of creating a joy-filled and carefree home-away-from-home while also helping girls develop the self-awareness and self-reliance they need to succeed in the world. We build a community based on trust, self-reliance, seeing the good, and passing it forward.

Looking out on the pond from the beach on a sunny day. There's a lifeguard stand centered in the photo and girls playing in the pond.

2025 Session: Thursday, August 14 - Sunday, August 24

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“Main Idea is my home away from home. It’s the place where I’ve learned to be myself.”

— Jocelyn, Counselor and graduate of The Main Idea STEPS Program

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