Camp Laurel South
A premier co-ed summer camp in Maine offering a wide range of activities on a beautiful lakefront setting.
▌ Editor's read Camp Laurel South is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed by the ACA search tool. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on its 'About Us' page, indicating a commitment to supervision. Furthermore, the 'Staff' section of their website mentions that all staff undergo 'extensive background checks,' demonstrating a focus on camper safety. The camp has been operating for over 30 years, suggesting a long-standing presence and experience in the camping industry. Their website details a comprehensive array of activities, from watersports to creative arts, catering to diverse interests.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Laurel South sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Address: 1250 US-202, Casco, ME 04015, USA
- Phone: (207) 627-4763
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 tuition is $10,200 for a 3.5 week session.
2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 25 to Aug 16.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 25 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $10,200
- Session 2 Jul 23 – Aug 16, 2026 · 4 weeks · $10,200
↗ What parents like
- Beautiful lakefront location
- Action-packed 3.5-week sessions
↘ Watch for
- High tuition cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Laurel South
- What ages does Camp Laurel South accept?
- Camp Laurel South is open to children ages 7–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Laurel South cost?
- Camp Laurel South publishes $2,914/week for the standard session. 2026 tuition is $10,200 for a 3.5 week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Laurel South accredited?
- Yes — Camp Laurel South is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Laurel South?
- Camp Laurel South is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Laurel South provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Laurel South includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Camp Laurel South offer transportation?
- Camp Laurel South provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Laurel South compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Casco?
- Camp Laurel South is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Casco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Laurel South with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Laurel South.
- Camp Laurel South - First Session · Ages 7–16 · $2,550/week
- Camp Sunshine · Casco, Maine, USA · Ages 5–12
- Camp Sunshine · Camp Sunshine · Ages 5–12
- Camp Laurel South · Ages 7–15
- Camp Laurel South · Ages 7–15 · $2,475/week
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