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 them with the benefits of group living. Our ultimate 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.


Camp Laurel South is located near Portland, Maine in the heart of the Sebago Lake Region. Its 150 unspoiled acres include woodlands, sports fields and open lawns. The Camp's 2500 feet of private shoreline along sparkling Crescent Lake features a magnificent natural sandy beach and access to more than 3 miles of exceptionally clear waters. The area is famous for warm, sunny days and cool, comfortable nights and boasts 50 lakes within a 25 mile radius. Its location in the southern part of Maine makes Laurel South a most inviting summer retreat for camper, counselors and summer vacationers. Top of Page


Each summer Laurel South operates two four-week programs with 340 children, ranging in age from 7 to 15, from all over the United States. The vast majority of campers return year after year, and many campers follow older brothers and sisters to camp.


Each Laurel South session enrolls 170 boys and 170 girls. For certain daily activities and evening programs, the camp divides into age appropriate groups, assigned by grade completed in school. This allows us to provide a very personal, close-knit atmosphere and a great deal of personal attention. Top of Page

Each day at Camp is filled with exciting activities and programs, and the daily schedule allows campers time to explore individual interests and bond with fellow campers. Wake-up and meals are uniform within the camp, but lights-out times vary depending upon the camper's age. The activities scheduled are age-appropriate.

A typical day begins with wake-up and breakfast, followed by morning "Cove" (a campus-wide meeting to prepare for the day ahead). There is a short cabin clean up, and then campers attend three morning activities. After buffet lunch and rest hour, there are two additional activity periods and "Individual Choice" (IC). Every evening after dinner, there is a program for each group. These include theater productions, sports leagues, and group games. Following evening snack, curfew is scheduled according to age. Note: this "Typical" schedule is followed during regular program days. Every fifth day is a Special Event Day at Laurel South, where campers enjoy either a trip out of camp or a special day in camp. Top of Page


Laurel South provides campers with tasty, nutritious and homemade foods at every meal. Our menu includes: nightly homemade breads, weekly cookouts, lunch and dinner salad and pasta/potato bars, vegetarian options, fresh fruit at every meal, daily homemade soups for lunch, a mid-morning "fruit break" and a drink station with iced tea, lemonade, milk and Laurel South Spring Water. We have a full-time baker, and Registered Dietitians plan our menus. Top of Page