Camp O-AT-KA is a non-profit

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for boys in East

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, on the western shore of

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. It runs as a traditional summer camp for boys aged 7-16 and is accredited with the

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History

It was founded in 1906 by Rev. Ernest Joseph Dennen of

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as the summer camp of the Order of Sir Galahad, an Episcopal church organization founded by Dennen in 1896. Originally founded as an explicitly Episcopal camp, O-AT-KA allowed Jewish campers as well. In the modern period, it is open to campers of all backgrounds.

Off-season events

During the off-season, O-AT-KA is a popular venue for weddings and other events. It was featured on

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film."

Alumni

* Christopher Ross, sculptor and designer

References

External links

Official site
Summer camps in Cumberland County, Maine 1906 establishments in Maine Sebago, Maine Christian summer camps in the United States Organizations established in 1906 Episcopal Church in Maine {{Maine-stub