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Camp Laurel South

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Summer Address:

   Casco, Maine, USA
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Off-Season Address:

   Gainesville, Florida, USA
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The counselors consist of collegians and experienced teachers and professionals from 30 states and 12 countries, all drawn together by a strong desire to live with and teach children for the summer.

Our activities consist of Land and Water Sports, Arts & Crafts, Theatre, Adventure, Horseback Riding and much more. Laurel South boasts such top notch facilities as a beautiful 2500 foot waterfront encompassing 4 separate beaches,  a full-size Theatre (complete with fully-operational lighting and sound system, changing rooms and extended stage), fitness and dance centers, professional-quality baseball field, a hockey rink with regulation boards, two basketball centers, several Arts & Crafts areas including facilities for rocketry, ceramics and radio, extensive low- and high-element ropes course with three climbing walls (including a 55 foot climbing tower and bouldering wall), on-site stables with 2 riding rings, eight newly surfaced state-of-the-art tennis courts, and a 2,500 square foot indoor gymnastics pavilion .

Opening in 2008 is a brand new baseball/softball complex.  Laurel South prides itself on our professional, family atmosphere, our excellent level of instruction and the lifelong friendships made each summer. Staff have many opportunities to bond with fellow counselors as well as time to enjoy the state of Maine. Camp Laurel South is located a short distance from incomparable shopping in Freeport (home to LL Bean), whale and seal watching, camping and hiking in Acadia National Park, whitewater rafting, deep sea fishing, and the gorgeous city of Portland.

We are also within driving distance to Boston, Montreal, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Cape Cod and much more. Our friendly, family-oriented staff are the key to our success. We offer excellent salaries, travel allowance, room and board, and a laundry service. We welcome any questions and have an online application included in our extensive website.
Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established:
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 7 to 15 years old
Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation:
Camp Owner(s):
Camp Director(s): Roger & Dagni Christian
Nearest Large City: Portland, ME
Off Season Rental: No
Accreditations ?
ACA
Camp Focus:
Traditional Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Theater

Sports Activities:
  •  Yoga

Adventure Activities:
  •  Sailing

Academic Activities:
  •  Space

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Travel/Trips

Laurel South offers two four week sessions.

June 25, 2008 - July 20, 2008

July 23, 2008 - August 17, 2008