Susan L. Curtis Foundation

Zipline
“I have lasting memories of the many experiences I have had at Camp Susan Curtis. Camp helped me develop into a productive member of society.”

wallclimb
"Your program is terrific! Thank you for having my son there.”

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“When I come to camp, all the stress, all the tension…everything from the outside world leaves my body. Its just about the woods and being at Camp Susan Curtis.”

fishing
"Thank you so much for offering this to kids who might not otherwise be able to have this experience.”

boy packing
“Camp Susan Curtis gave me a resource deep within myself that I will draw on for the rest of my life.”

Boating
"I am grateful for the last five years. Because of your camp, my daughter’s outlook on life has broadened. Thank you so much for giving her the things I couldn’t have given her on my own.”

Super Camper
“ When I was a camper, there were counselors that helped me out, and I looked up to them. Today, I try to be that person for another kid.”

overnight camp
"At camp I found out that my life mattered and that I was important.”

nature study
“ I am grateful for the last five years. Because of your camp, my daughter’s outlook on life has broadened. Thank you so much for giving her the things I couldn’t have given her on my own.”

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"I love camp at lot! I love playing soccer, hiking, swimming and fishing!”


News & Events

Register for Susan Curtis Leadership Celebration - April 9, 2010

Our campfire sparks a passion for lifelong learning! The theme of this year's event celebrates the positive outcomes achieved by our long-term student campers -- 96% graduate high school and 77% go on to college!

Susan L. Curtis Foundation Receives Grant from Bank of America - August, 2009

August, 2009 • We are very pleased to announce that Bank of America has provided the Susan L. Curtis Foundation with a generous grant that enabled 20 Maine children to attend Camp Susan Curtis in 2009.

Camp to Campus Leadership Students at UMaine Physics Roadshow!

Camp Susan Curtis Leadership Students get hands-on experience with physics theory and applications! See more...

Best Buy and Geek Squad Volunteers Visit Susan Curtis Outdoor Education Centers!

Ten volunteers from Best Buy and the Geek Squad spent their Sunday afternoon at the Susan Curtis Arts Education Center and Camp Susan Curtis installing computers donated by Unum and software donated by Unum and Best Buy.

Camp to Campus - University of Maine Farmington

Susan Curtis Leadership student-campers visit the University of Maine Farmington to learn about educational opportunities. Read articles about their visit!

Susan Curtis Camp to Campus Leadership Tour

Students who visit college campuses, according to research, are able to have reduced concerns, to visualize themselves in the campus culture and become more likely to choose higher education after high school.

Special Thanks to George Crockett!

Special thanks to George Crockett, who replaced the kiln base on short notice so that the kids at Camp Susan Curtis can continue to benefit from a full range of Arts & Crafts activities! This is a wonderful, and timely, gift -- thank you George!

Celebrating 35 Years of Teamwork to Improve the Lives of Maine Children in Need

The annual fundraiser, March 27th, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay drew 369 guests; Master of Ceremonies, WGME 13’s Kim Block directed the program that included speaker Sonja Bowie, an Asst. Vice Pres. at Unum and Susan Curtis alumnus.