A Small-Group Overnight Summer Camp for Girls in Maine

Camp Chloë is a small-group overnight summer camp for girls in Maine, located on a private lake at Twigg Farm in Union, ME. We serve girls ages 8–15, who thrive in a relationship-based, child-centered camp environment with a very high staff-to-camper ratio.

With just 8–20 campers per session and 5–6 dedicated staff, Camp Chloë offers an intentionally intimate alternative to large, traditional Maine girls camps. Our lakefront setting, flexible daily structure, and trauma-informed approach make us an especially strong fit for first-time overnight campers, sensitive kids, and families seeking a calmer, more personal camp experience.

A True Small-Group Camp Experience

Unlike large overnight camps with hundreds of campers, Camp Chloë is intentionally small. Our high staff-to-camper ratio allows counselors to truly know each child — their interests, comfort levels, and growth edges — and to support them as whole people, not just participants in a schedule.

Children are not lost in the crowd here. They are seen, heard, and supported.

A Lakefront Girls Camp — Without the Pressure of “Traditional” Camp Culture

Camp Chloë is located on Seven Tree Pond, a quiet 560-acre lake with a private beach and dock. Campers swim daily, canoe, explore the shoreline, and enjoy the rhythms of lake life without the competitive or high-pressure atmosphere of many traditional camps.

This makes Camp Chloë a great option for families searching for:

  • small-group lake camps in Maine

  • overnight camps for girls on a lake

  • gentler alternatives to traditional girls camps

Child-Centered, Camper-Driven Days

Our days are structured but flexible, guided by camper interests and energy rather than rigid programming. Campers help shape activities, suggest games, choose creative projects, and even participate in meal planning and cooking.

This child-driven approach builds:

  • Confidence

  • Self-advocacy

  • Independence

  • Emotional resilience

Rather than being told who to be at camp, children get to practice being themselves.

A Supportive First Overnight Camp Experience for Girls

Many families find us while searching:

  • What is the best small-group overnight camp for my daughter?

  • Is my child ready for sleepaway camp?

Camp Chloë is especially well-suited for first-time overnight campers because we:

We never force a “push through at all costs” mentality. Growth happens best when children feel safe, supported, and respected.

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Building Confidence Through New Experiences

Camp Chloë offers daily opportunities to try new things — from swimming and canoeing to cooking, hiking, group challenges, and creative projects. Challenges are offered with care and consent, allowing campers to stretch without overwhelm.

Children leave camp with:

  • Greater self-confidence

  • Increased comfort outdoors

  • Stronger social skills

  • Pride in trying something new

A Lakefront Farm Camp in Midcoast Maine

Camp Chloë is located at Twigg Farm in Union, Maine, set on 84 acres with:

  • New post-and-beam cabins

  • Gardens and apple orchard

  • Woods and trails

  • 600 feet of private lake shoreline

  • A quiet, natural setting ideal for unplugged connection

We’re just under 1.5 hours from Portland and easily accessible from New England.

Is This the Right Summer Camp for Your Daughter?

Camp Chloë is a great fit for children who:

  • Prefer small groups and close relationships

  • Are new to overnight camp

  • Feel overwhelmed by large, high-energy environments

  • Enjoy nature, creativity, and flexibility

  • Benefit from a high level of adult support

If you’re searching for the best small-group overnight camp for girls in Maine, Camp Chloë was built for families like yours.