Campaign

The Agawam, My Agawam campaign is a volunteer-led, community-wide effort
to preserve and protect the essence of the Agawam experience.

Your gift will enable Agawam to continue to provide meaningful camp experiences,
grounded in positive values, personal growth, and lifelong friendships.

Agawam is committed to:

Focusing intentionally on character education with Katiaki and the Woodcraft Laws.
Living simply within a warm community, without technology, learning new skills, sharing emotions, and having fun.
Supporting top-quality counselor role models and instructors from varied backgrounds.
Sustaining and enhancing the Main Idea experience, and expanding relationships with Main Idea campers and families.
Providing financial support for a diverse camper and staff community.
Protecting and improving Agawam’s campus.

How the Agawam, My Agawam campaign addresses these commitments and goals

Agawam has launched a $10,000,000 campaign to preserve, protect, and enhance the
Agawam experience for generations to come. Click the plus signs below to learn more.
Click here to view our full Case for Support

Capital Investments

Ropes Course - DONE!

To replace Agawam’s aging ropes course, and to better integrate the Challenge program with other Camp activities, we have built a new ropes course closer to Agawam’s main campus.

The Infirmary - DONE!

To meet the evolving health and safety needs of our campers and staff and retain high quality nursing staff, we have built a new infirmary with an examination room, medication dispensary, camper bedrooms and two nurse bedrooms. The existing infirmary has been repurposed for staff housing.

The Camp Road - DONE!

To improve vehicle flow, safety, create a more attractive and functional entrance to Camp and to create non-vehicle green space extending across the campus, we have re-routed the Camp Road above and around Ap’s Field and constructed a new parking area on the former site of Bob’s shop.

Ap’s Field - DONE!

To level and increase size of baseball field and add practice space for lacrosse and other field sports, we have leveled and expanded Ap’s Field.

Archery and Riflery Ranges - DONE!

To increase range length for high-level archers and position Archery as a rainy-day activity, we have moved the ranges to a location beyond Upper Campus, and will build a canopy over the Archery shooting line area.

Kitchen Staff Housing - DONE!

To provide quality housing and an improved experience for our hard-working kitchen crew, we have built a comfortable cabin to house seasonal kitchen staff.

Counselor Rec Space - OPENING 2020

To enhance the counselor experience, support staff retention and ensure that Agawam’s counselors are always at the ready with energy and good humor to serve as healthy role models, we will create a counselor recreation space where counselors can let off steam and spend time together, on campus and out of earshot of campers.

Maintenance Shop - OPENING 2020

To create a productive workspace to support our maintenance staff and improve our capacity to maintain and steward Agawam’s equipment, buildings, and campus, we will build a new maintenance workshop.

The Office - OPENING 2021

To create a more efficient workplace and a more suitable welcome for parents, alumni, and other visitors, we will expand the Office to include additional work and meeting space, a larger, more appropriately equipped counselor workspace, a women’s changing facility and an upgraded bathroom.

Click here to view our Site Plan Map

Financial Security

Camp Agawam Camperships

The full-summer Camp Agawam experience is a critical component in developing the leadership skills, self-confidence and respect for community that are at the core of Agawam. But as costs continue to rise and income disparity escalates, full-summer tuition can lead families to consider turning to shorter, less costly summer programs. We will continue to provide camp experiences for a diverse mix of campers each summer, expanding beyond the current level of 30 full and partial campership offering

Main Idea Camperships

Since 1971, Agawam has provided a transforming week of camp to 105 Maine boys who otherwise would not have access to this opportunity. School and youth program professionals refer boys who have demonstrated a readiness to grow, learn and contribute to the Agawam experience. We will preserve the strength and impact of the Main Idea by building a dedicated fund to be used for annual support of the program and to explore initiatives such as off-season mentoring programs

Summer Staff Fund

The relationships between campers and their counselors are a defining ingredient of the Agawam experience. Agawam’s ability to attract and retain our first-rate team of counselors is increasingly challenged by pressures for staff to pursue resume-building summer internships, higher-paying jobs, and other educational and professional growth opportunities. We will ensure that Agawam will be financially positioned to attract and retain the consistently exceptional seasonal counselors and staff leaders upon whom we rely to deliver the Agawam experience.

The Preservation Trust

In 1990, Agawam Council created a trust for the purpose of preserving the essential Agawam experience. These funds have been used for the acquisition of adjacent land, support of local conservation initiatives, and funding of strategic initiatives to advance and protect our Camp. We will ensure the faithful preservation and planful stewardship of Agawam’s setting and natural resources, particularly as the region’s population and activity continue to grow.

Facilities and Maintenance Reserves

To steward and care for our campus, we will secure resources to fund future capital and maintenance needs associated with newly constructed buildings and facilities, avoiding reliance on the annual operating budget.

Donors are already making an impact

Over 230 alumni, parents, and friends have already generously committed over $10 Million in support of the Campaign.
Click here to view our current donor list and gift chart.

Camperships now support 28% of Camper-weeks at Camp Agawam and Main Idea.

Built new Ropes Course, Infirmary, Baseball Field, and Camp Road.

Established Staff Fund Investing in Key Counselor Leaders.

Campaign Gifts in Action

Below is a financial breakdown of the $10,000,000 Agawam, My Agawam campaign.
Every dollar you pledge is a bold statement of support for Agawam’s ongoing mission and values.

Make a Gift/Pledge

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Campaign Mailing Address:

Agawam Council
6 Fundy Rd, Suite 100
Falmouth, ME 04102

The Agawam, My Agawam campaign is a volunteer-led, community-wide effort to preserve and protect the essence of the Agawam experience.

Your gift will enable Agawam to continue to provide meaningful camp experiences, grounded in positive values, personal growth, and lifelong friendships.