Camp Counselor / Activity Specialist

Laurel South is among the most prestigious, well-respected camps in the country. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting opportunities.

At Laurel South, we pride ourselves on our professional, family atmosphere, our top instruction and the lifelong friendships made each summer. Our staff is made up of collegians and professionals who have a desire to make a difference in a child’s life. Activity areas include Land Sports, Water Front Activities, Fine Arts, Theatre, Adventure, Riding and more. Laurel South boasts top-notch facilities consisting of a beautiful waterfront with multiple beaches, a full-size theater, baseball fields, basketball centers, arts and crafts studios including photography, ceramics, ropes course with climbing wall, stables and riding rings, tennis courts, culinary center and more.

Each year, we choose the Laurel South team from students, graduates, and faculty from schools and colleges mostly from throughout the U.S. with a few from abroad. We look for people with personality, character, maturity, professional training, experience and most importantly, a sincere desire to work with children. Our counselor to camper ratio is better than 1:3. As a staff member, you enjoy several nights and days off during the summer. Our salaries are competitive and vary according to age, education, skill and experience. Room/board and laundry services are provided. This is a seasonal experience. Applicants must be available June 16th - August 17th.

Education Learning Outcomes:

1. The teacher intern develops a positive teaching-learning environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential.

2. The teacher intern demonstrates effective communication skills.

3.The teacher intern utilizes active listening skills and provides positive feedback.

4.The teacher intern plans and implements best practices in the curriculum appropriate to students, grade level, and course objectives.

Recreation Learning Outcomes:

1. Student interns will show understanding of outdoor leadership principles and begin to develop skills in decision-making, judgment, program design, and group facilitation.

2. Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate outdoor experiential education programs.

3. Provide input into the planning and design of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, and the ability to operate such facilities in a safe and efficient manner.

Staring at $2,500 for the summer for college freshman and going up from there. Room/board and laundry services are provided.

All interns are supervised by my self the Head Counselor and directly with their Area Leaders.

Spend the summer of a lifetime in beautiful Maine!

Laurel South - A premier summer camp located in the Sebago Lakes region of Maine.

Sending a child to camp is a tremendous act of faith by parents. At Laurel South, we take that responsibility very seriously and maintain an environment that encourages both safety and health and reinforces a positive self-image. We aim to provide campers with opportunities for emotional and physical growth, encourage their natural abilities and instill the benefits of group living. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable, exciting summer experience that motivates our campers to approach the future with courage, confidence and a feeling of self worth.

We create a warm, family feeling at Laurel South in a number of ways. We limit camper enrollment; encourage continuous skill development throughout the summer; stress personal development no matter what the inherent ability of a camper may be; and, lastly, work to create an atmosphere of attention and care for the individual.