Program Description

 Pilgrim Lodge, owned and operated by the Maine Conference of the United Church of Christ, is a seasonal retreat center and summer camp located on Lake Cobbosseecontee in West Gardiner, Maine. During the summer months Pilgrim Lodge is the central location for the youth ministry program of the Maine Conference. The program also includes several trip camps at other locations.

Campers come to Pilgrim Lodge for one week in the summer.  Every week is geared toward a particular age group.  The youngest campers have finished third grade and our oldest campers are in high school.  There are also special camps for families and adults.  Camp operations such as lifeguarding, food service, and maintenance are performed by a trained paid staff. The program directors (known as “deans”) and counselors are volunteers from local United Church of Christ congregations. These leaders change weekly, offering fresh and exciting programming. They are screened and trained by the Outdoor Ministries Committee. Pilgrim Lodge offers fun and meaningful programming in addition to all the familiar camp activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, boating, nature education, music, and games. The Pilgrim Lodge experience is rich and rewarding for campers, volunteers and staff. We invite you to join us in Christian fellowship.