Frequently Asked Questions
We are a traditional summer camp that provides specialized instruction in Golf and Tennis. Additionally, we offer thirty traditional summer camp type activities. Campers get the opportunity to benefit from state of the art instruction from leading golf and tennis coaches while also getting the benefits of a traditional summer camp experience. Truly the best of both worlds. Campers sleep in traditional cabins with at least 2 counselors and approximately 8 kids. Our buildings are continually upgraded and renovated to provide a wide range of activities to be enjoyed. Our camp provides a warm atmosphere that will become a camper’s home away from home. We pride ourselves on being the camp that cares for all members of our community and there is a place for everyone.
Our camp is located in the woods of Central Maine in the heart of the picturesque Belgrade Lakes region. We are fortunate to be located on the shores of pristine and beautiful Salmon Lake. It is a camp that is surrounded by natural beauty and still centrally located in the state so that most of the attractions that Maine provides are within our reach. We are about 3 hours from Boston, Massachusetts, a little more than an hour from Portland, Maine, about 4 hours from Montreal, Canada, and 6 1/2 hours from New York City.
Our campers come from all over the world to live in a community that is accepting, diverse and vibrant. From our elite players to beginners, the attitude of the staff and campers is to create the climate that one can reach the maximum level of their ability in our program. Each camper will have the opportunity to become a more skilled golf and tennis player as well as have fun and make great new friends and memories.
Our staff has been recruited to provide both a high level of instruction and to provide campers with a nurturing, healthy environment that promotes individual growth. That is why so many of our staff choose to return year after year to experience camp each summer, maintain great relationships built in the past and to forge new relationships with great campers in the future.
At New England Golf and Tennis Camp, there is a program for everyone. Whether you are a beginner and just want to learn more about the sport, or an elite player, we have a program which will allow kids to get to the next level of golf or tennis. We use state of the art equipment to help in instruction and each camper is given what they can handle personally on any given day.
Ignore the stereotypes you may have heard about camp food! Our resort-style food is carefully prepared by a professional staff that pride themselves in creating healthy and delicious food for our campers to enjoy each day. Our number one concern is that every child leaves each meal satisfied with the dining experience and with the proper nutrients to support them through the busy days of camp. There are options at every meal so that each camper will get something that they like at each meal. We can also accommodate most specialty diets (i.e. vegetarian, pescetarian) if we know in advance of any issues. In addition to being nut-free, our kitchen team is well-prepared to accommodate various food allergies, including dairy-free and gluten-free diets. If your child has a food allergy or you have questions regarding our accommodations for that particular allergy, please call our camp office at (207) 729-2267. Most meals are eaten with your cabin and allow a great time to bond with your counselors and fellow campers.
Our campus spans over 60 acres of natural beauty which includes our own executive golf course and driving range. There are numerous tennis courts both hard and clay surfaced. We have an active and vibrant waterfront which gives our kids a chance to relax, cool off and have fun after a summer’s day of developing golf and tennis skills. We also have facilities to host activities such as basketball, soccer, table tennis, ropes/climbing/wall, music in our charming theater, yoga, arts and crafts, fitness and other activities.
Campers join us from all over North America, and about 10 other nations. Despite coming from different locations, our campers share much in common with each other. Our campers are usually good natured, fun, and well-rounded.
We will maintain a connection with families via email, phone, Zoom and home visits. In the late spring each family will receive a NEGTC Parent Summer Guide, which will answer many of the questions that families have when preparing for camp. Of course, we are always available to answer any questions that parents may have. Please feel free to contact us at the camp office by phone at 207-729-2267 or by email at info@golfcamp.com.
Our staff is very experienced with transportation arrangements to camp. There are children arriving from all over the world, and we will work with you to assist in arranging the details. Our staff meets and greets all campers flying into Portland or Boston airports and transports them back to camp. We also offer bus / van service to and from Darien, CT on certain weeks (please see Dates and Rates page or email camp for more details on this service. There is an extra charge for these chaperoned trips. We are aware of the importance of transportation arrangements for our campers and always meet flights as children arrive.
Parents are welcome to drop off and pick up their children at camp. All sessions begin on Sundays and end on Saturdays. The drop off time is between 1:45 – 4:15 PM and the pickup time is between 9:30 – 11:30 AM
New England Golf and Tennis Camp is not a uniformed camp, although camp apparel is required for off-site trips and competitions. All apparel will be ordered at the time of registration and will be distributed when the camper arrives at camp.
Yes, each camper will have their laundry done by our laundry staff once each week. A packing list is included in the NEGTC Parent Summer Guide to ensure that each camper has plenty of clothes each week.
Our cleaning staff will clean, deodorize and disinfect each cabin bathroom on a daily basis. Campers and counselors are responsible for keeping their living area tidy.
Yes, all cabins have electricity and a limited amount of outlets for clocks and fans.
New England Golf and Tennis Camp is located on 3-mile-long Salmon Lake. The crystal-clear lake is naturally warmed and the water temperature gets as high as 80 degrees during the day.