If you were to ask campers what made their summer at Laurel South so memorable, most of them would not tell you WHAT made it so memorable, but instead WHO. Campers are surrounded by a professional, caring, and dedicated staff of counselors and directors whose primary focus is their safety, well-being, and personal development all summer long. Students and recent graduates from schools all over the country apply to change lives at Laurel South, and only the most qualified are accepted. Campers are surrounded by counselors who possess integrity, honesty, self-discipline, a strong moral character and a fun, kid-friendly personality. The camper-to-counselor ratio is better than 3:1, ensuring each camper gets personalized attention from their counselors.

Many counselors have been at Camp Laurel South since they were young campers, and have moved up the ranks and proven themselves worthy of one of the most important jobs they’ll ever have: building the foundation of our future generations. These counselors are dedicated to empowering and encouraging campers, to help them safely test their own limits, to foster friendships and self-confidence, to be a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. Laurel South’s campers are happy, productive and confident because they are surrounded by adults who believe in them, listen to them, and bring out the best in each of them. What better place to spend a summer then surrounded by positive adults who are dedicated to making sure you have the best summer of your life?!