Camp Susan Curtis Celebrates 50 Years 

October 9, 2024

On Thursday, October 3rd, nearly 350 members of the Camp Susan Curtis community – campers, alumni, staff, board members, sponsors, referral partners, and volunteers – gathered at Brick South in Portland to celebrate the camp’s 50-year legacy of supporting Maine children.  

Guests enjoyed an engaging and interactive cocktail hour hosted by staff and former campers that brought the feeling of camp to Portland before settling in for dinner.  

Clockwise from top left: Guests had the opportunity to experience the feeling of walking into a cabin with our “Bunk Line” station; Senior Camp Staff shared details on the CSC Leadership Development Program (10th – 12th graders) with guests; An LL Bean-sponsored campsite showcased some of the outdoor gear and trip opportunities available to campers while attending CSC; The CSC 50th Anniversary History Hall on display for everyone to enjoy a trip down memory lane

CSC Executive Director Scott Merrow and Board Chair Nolan Reichl opened the evening’s program by welcoming guests to dinner and sharing a special video message from the event’s honorary co-chairs, Bob and Jen Montgomery-Rice. Governor Janet Mills also made brief remarks on the impact of Camp Susan Curtis and the incredible legacy of its founders, Governor Ken and Polly Curtis. 

CSC Executive Director, Scott Merrow. “At camp, we aren’t powered by AI… We run on HI: Human Interaction.”
Board Chair, Nolan Reichl, welcomed guests to dinner
Governor Janet Mills shared some brief remarks on the impact of Camp Susan Curtis and the legacy of Governor Ken and Polly Curtis

After everyone had enjoyed dinner, two camp alumni – Charlie Plourde and Elyse Corbett – shared stories about the impact of camp on their own lives, and led the room in a special Wishboat Ceremony with CSC Camp Director, Terri Mulks. 

Camper Charlie Plourde
Camp alum and CSC Board Member, Elyse Corbett
Charlie, Elyse, and Camp Director, Terri Mulks, led guests in longtime CSC tradition, the Wish Boat Ceremony

We are proud to say that 350 guests and 50 sponsors contributed over $300,000 to Camp Susan Curtis in honor of our 50th Anniversary. Thank you to all who attended the event or supported from afar – we truly appreciate you being part of this amazing community. 

“Something I learned from camp this year is one, to be more mature so I can be the best role model possible for younger campers. Another thing I learned was to use my voice more and to be less shy, this will help me in the future by being able to speak up not only for myself but for my friends and people who need someone to speak up for them.”

- CAMPER EMILY