Premier Summer Camp Culinary Arts Instructor

Summer Culinary Arts Instructor

Camp Laurel, a premier children's camp in Maine, is seeking Culinary Arts Counselors for 2026. Join our exemplary staff who travel from all across the USA and share your passion in a fully equipped cooking studio. June 19th through August 12th. Salary, Travel Allowance, Room and Board provided.

Teach campers the art of making great food! Exceptional facilities, better community.

Camp Description

The best way to learn about Camp Laurel is by watching our Video. Camp Laurel is at the forefront of the Maine camping tradition. We are one of New England's premier 7-week, residential, co-ed camps combining cutting-edge programming in a family atmosphere.

Our exemplary staff provides a safe, fun, nurturing environment for children ages 7-15. Our staff consists of professionals, experienced teachers, and collegians from over 35 states and 15 countries, all drawn together by a strong desire to live with, teach and care for children.

Modern, fully-equipped facilities and high-quality equipment enhance our cutting-edge program. Our extensive program is comprised of six distinct areas including: Waterfront, Athletics, Tennis, Adventure, Inter-Arts, and Horseback Riding.
 

The Employee Experience

Camp Laurel's staff come from all across the USA, over 15 different countries, and represented 130 universities in 2025. Counselors are primarily college students and include all majors.

You will meet friends from all over the globe, forming bonds that last a lifetime. It is a place where a family feeling is encouraged and fulfilled.

In addition, Laurel provides professional development and ongoing feedback. We have an incredible support system for our counselors with group leaders and head counselors.

The Ideal Candidate

If you love children and believe in their incredible potential, if you feel good about yourself and the talents you offer, if you thrive on healthy outdoor surroundings and believe in an active, enthusiastic approach to life, then Camp Laurel may be the perfect place to call your summer home!

Most of our counselors have a background in the area they work, and we also certify counselors in a number of areas. Many of our jobs can be offered as a paid internship in accordance with the regulations of your school.

Room and Board

All staff (except office and operations staff) live with children in cabins. The cabins are comfortable and have electricity. All cabins have bathrooms. Most have showers inside while others are steps away from shower houses. Most cabins have around 12 campers and 4 counselors.

The camp food is good! Really. We have extensive salad bars, fruit available at lunch and dinner, potato or pasta bar at dinner, and variety at most meals. Our chefs are experienced and are proud of their homemade soups, breads, and cakes, as well as their appetizing main courses.

Getting Here and Getting Around

We have a parking lot for staff who are able to drive. We provide pickups to and from the airport on Staff Arrival Day and Staff Departure Day. The community among our staff is great at sharing rides on time off, but we also offer trips to Maine's beautiful state and national parks on days off.

For Fun

Camp Laurel is located in the Belgrade Lakes region of Central Maine. We are 20 minutes from Maine's capital city Augusta. During days off, counselors often elect to spend their time going to the beach, Acadia National Park, hiking, spending a day in Portland, and generally taking in everything Maine has to offer.

For time off during the day, counselors are able to utilize our staff lounge, fitness center, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards.

In addition, counselors help facilitate weekly trips out of camp, sight-seeing excursions, inter-camp competitions, theatre productions, and more!

How to Apply

You can apply directly on our website: Apply Now. Or you can learn more by emailing us at staff@camplaurel.com before submitting an application. You can also apply directly through Handshake.

There is no deadline to apply, and interviews take place remotely from early Fall through Spring.

Learn More

Check out our Staff FAQ section.