Program Structure
The summer at Camp Laurel is divided into two rotations, with campers participating in five daily activities that alternate between “A” and “B” days. Younger campers are assigned a well-rounded schedule including swim instruction, tennis lessons, team sports, and a rotation of waterskiing, crafts, and our dynamic Junior Fitness Program. As campers age, they gain more choice and flexibility with elective activities.
Activities
Innovative Activity Scheduling
Camp Laurel is known for its innovative Scheduling Program, which combines core activities with a wide range of electives and becomes increasingly flexible as campers grow older.
Intercamps
Campers have the option of participating in Intercamps and Tournaments against other summer camps in activities like tennis, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, volleyball, softball, basketball, sailing and swimming. There are no “try-outs” – campers don’t have to “make the cut” to be on the team. Even though we “play to win”, sportsmanship, being part of a team and having fun are the most integral components to these games.
“S” Days
Every fifth day, we have a Special Day, or “S” Day at Camp Laurel. On an “S” Day, campers wake up late and have a special buffet breakfast. There is a special program — bumper tubing on the lake, Carnival Day, athletic leagues in soccer, flag football and capture the flag, Halloween in July, Gold Rush — which takes the place of your camper’s regular activities. Campers also go on out-of-camp trips to the beach, amusement and water parks or other scenic destinations along the Maine coast.
