Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: General Counselors [Laurel]
General Counselors Position at Camp Laurel
General counselor positions at Camp Laurel are foundational seasonal roles at one of Maine’s most well-known co-ed sleepaway camps. Set on Echo Lake in Readfield, Maine, Camp Laurel offers a robust summer program that blends traditional camp culture with strong outdoor adventure, athletics, arts, and waterfront programming. As a general counselor at Laurel, you’ll live with campers, mentor them through daily life, and play a central role in shaping every camper’s summer experience.
General counselors at Camp Laurel wake campers up, walk groups to activities, support meals, run cabin time, and ensure campers feel safe, included, and inspired throughout the season. You’ll work closely with division leaders, head staff, and specialists across the camp. Many general counselors also serve as specialist-counselors, teaching a program area like athletics, arts, or waterfront during the day in addition to their cabin role.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Laurel looks for counselors aged 18 or older with strong communication skills, comfort working with kids and teens, and a willingness to dive into the unique demands of cabin life at a multi-week Maine residential camp. International staff and college students make up a significant portion of the Laurel counselor team each summer.
If you love mentoring young people and want to spend the summer in a tight-knit Maine sleepaway camp community, this is one of the most rewarding seasonal positions you’ll find. Apply for general counselor positions at Camp Laurel to spend your summer mentoring campers, building lifelong friendships, and joining one of the most established co-ed sleepaway camp communities in the Northeast.
You’ll live with campers, support their daily routines, walk to activities, run cabin time, and mentor through every part of the day at the sleepaway camp throughout the summer camp season.
Camp Laurel is a co-ed sleepaway camp located on Echo Lake in Readfield, Maine. The lakefront setting and proximity to Maine’s mountains and trails make it a strong base for traditional camp life and adventure programming.
Often yes. Many Laurel counselors serve as specialist-counselors, teaching their program area during the day and supporting cabin life at night. Confirm the specific role structure during your interview.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and any specialty credentials. Laurel includes room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Yes — many Maine sleepaway camps hire international counselors through J-1 programs like Camp America, CCUSA, Camp Leaders, and InterExchange. Confirm program partnerships directly with Camp Laurel’s hiring team.
Currently there is nothing available for the position: General Counselors [Laurel] for summer 2027. Please check back later!
