Three Frequently Asked Questions about Camp Caribou Staff

In operation since 1923, Camp Caribou is a family-owned overnight summer camp that caters to boys between 7 and 15 years old. During their attendance at Camp Caribou, boys are supervised by a team of dedicated staff members, some of whom attended the camp themselves as children.

Before sending their sons to camp, parents often have questions about the adults who supervise the boys and oversee the organization’s activities. Listed below are three frequently asked questions and answers about the camp’s staff.

Q: Who serves as the director of the camp?

A: Camp Caribou has been owned and operated by the Lerman family since 1968. Today, Bill and Martha Lerman and their children, Lori, Bobby, and son-in-law Alex all hold leadership positions in the family team of directors. 

Q: How are staff members selected?

A: Camp staff members are hired from countries around the world. Many staff members return year after year, and new staff members are often hired based on the recommendations of existing employees. Prerequisites for working at the camp are an enthusiasm for sports, a passion for teaching children, an aptitude for mentor-ship and a positive outlook. Extensive reference and background checks and voluntary disclosures are also performed prior to employment. 

Q: Are any of your staff members medically trained?

A: Yes. Two registered pediatric nurses live on site, while a third commutes to work at camp. Additionally, the camp employs an on-call physician and NP and maintains a modern infirmary on site. 

Any further questions about staff can be submitted at https://www.campcaribou.com/request-info/

Camp Caribou - Summer Camp Dedicated to Boys from All Backgrounds

Led for three generations by members of the Lerman family, Camp Caribou offers boys ages 7-15 the opportunity to develop leadership skills and lifelong friendships while participating in athletic and creative activities in a beautiful lakefront setting in Winslow, Maine. Featuring more than 200 acres of private land and nearly two miles of private lakefront, Camp Caribou’s sports facilities include a nine-hole chipping golf course, a lacrosse field, and nearly a dozen tennis courts, as well as the memorable “Fenway Park” whiffle ball stadium.

The camp also maintains an arts and crafts facility. Located on the waterfront to provide boys with natural inspiration, the well-staffed facility has all the equipment needed to create woodworking, culinary arts, and photographic masterpieces. In addition to on-campus athletic and creative activities, Camp Caribou maintains a comprehensive wilderness program highlighted by overnight camping excursions, canoeing trips, and day hikes led by trained Maine state guides.

Camp Caribou is dedicated to breaking down social barriers and promoting understanding among boys from all backgrounds. To that end, the camp works to ensure that all boys have an opportunity to attend the camp regardless of socioeconomic situation. To promote opportunities for underserved populations, Camp Caribou has formed the Caribou Collaborative Initiative, a nonprofit organization that partners with groups throughout the Northeast to provide “camperships.”