Campers

Your guide to all things camp.

A group of six young girls standing on and around a wooden porch, some holding towels and toiletries, smiling and posing for the photo.

Countdown to Camp

The Main Idea is not just a camp, it's 10 days of action packed activities where you’ll make memories, form forever friendships, and try new things — all in the Maine woods. Get ready for an unforgettable summer at The Main Idea!

MI Happy Place

Five children sitting on large bags of hay, facing away from the camera, with the second girl from the right turning her head and smiling at the camera.

A Typical Day

Two girls sitting on a bed, one wearing a pink jacket and the other in a white shirt, engaged in an activity with books or papers, surrounded by luggage, pillows, and shoes.

Bunk Life

Six young girls dressed in athletic clothes, holding tennis rackets and standing in a line as if ready to play tennis.

Activities

A girl with long black hair wearing a blue jacket, jean shorts, and rainbow-colored sandals, carrying a purple duffel bag on her shoulder and holding a black bag in her hand, walking away.

Packing List

A black staircase, underneath a stylized white cloud with a black outline. Below the staircase, there are two letter: an 'M' stylized as two triangles, evoking mountains, and an 'I'

STEPS Program

Two young girls walking outdoors on a sunny day, dressed in casual clothing. One girl is wearing a white t-shirt and shorts with black shoes, and the other girl is wearing a purple oversized sweatshirt and yellow shoes.

Camper FAQs