Echo Lake waterfront
Swimming instruction, sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, canoeing and paddleboarding use the lake for continuing skill development.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Laurel
Mount Vernon, Maine
Camp Laurel
A full summer to build lake skills, creative projects and lasting everyday friendships.
Camp Laurel serves ages 7–15 on Echo Lake in Maine, with a roughly six-and-a-half-week full summer in 2027. Alternating A and B schedules give younger campers a core of swimming, tennis and team sports; older campers gain more choice. Waterfront, adventure, arts and equestrian opportunities form a broad program for families who can plan a longer stay and value sustained practice.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-ME-001
Courses & activities
Climbing & woodland adventure
The aerial park, climbing towers, bouldering and mountain biking complement hiking, backpacking and nature discovery.
Music production & theater
Explore songwriting, recording, musical theater and improv, or backstage roles in lighting, sets and costuming.
Ceramics, metalsmithing & cooking
Painting, ceramics, metalsmithing, comic illustration and ChefCamp cooking turn materials and ideas into hands-on work.
Camp features & life
More choice with age
Younger campers follow core activities; older campers can shape a more individualized schedule.
A different rhythm every fifth day
Every fifth day, Special Day replaces regular classes with themed activities or trips.
Coed camp with grouped instruction
Boys and girls share the camp, while many activities are grouped by gender, age and ability.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Campers ready for more than six weeks away
- Children wanting sustained time for both sports and arts
- Families who like structured younger years and growing independence
The listed 2027 program is the full summer; ask about any shorter arrangements. The camp is non-denominational and holds a non-denominational campfire gathering.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 full-summer tuition
06-26 – 08-11, 2027Full summer
About 6.5 weeks
USD 18,500 per camper
Trip-day/personal-expense charge: USD 600, making tuition plus this charge USD 19,100. Transport varies by departure point.
Optional equestrian program: USD 1,500 for 3 days/week or USD 2,500 for 5 days/week.
Extended trips: grade 7 USD 700; grades 8–9 USD 975. Ask about eligibility, required participation, deposits and refunds.
Travel & participation
Camp is on Echo Lake in Mount Vernon, Maine; postal materials may use a Readfield address. Follow the camp’s confirmed arrival instructions.
Boston and Portland are main meeting cities, including for overseas arrivals; confirm transfer dates, flights and fees.
Counselors live with campers in cabins with electricity and bathroom facilities. Camp provides meals; discuss diet and medical support beforehand.
Ask about individual international eligibility, English communication and grouping.
Past-program photos (5)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications