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Being a staff member at Camp Laurel is far more than a summer job; it's an unforgettable experience in beautiful surroundings and a rare opportunity to reach your full potential as you help others reach theirs. Camp Laurel is special. You will meet friends from all over the globe, forming bonds that last a lifetime. It is a place where a family feeling is encouraged and fulfilled.


Camp Laurel was founded in 1949 and has been in continuous operation ever since. Its original site was at Lake Minnewaska, New York, and since 1965, has maintained its home at its current site in Readfield.


Camp Laurel is located in the heart of Maine's Central Lakes region, 17 miles west of the state capital of Augusta. The camp has 150 unspoiled acres of woodlands. Its 2,000 feet of shoreline along sparkling Echo Lake feature a magnificent sandy beach and access to more than three miles of exceptionally clear waters. The area is famous for sunny, warm days and comfortable, cool evenings.


Each year, Camp Laurel welcomes 230 boys and 230 girls from all over the United States as well as a few foreign countries. The campers range in age from 7 to 15. The return rate for campers is excellent. Many campers follow older brothers and sisters to camp.


Sending a child to camp is a tremendous act of faith by parents. At Laurel, 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 in them 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 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.