Mission

Provide a place where girls experience true community; living and working together in a beautiful, natural setting.

Camp Mission

Camp Carysbrook provides a place where girls experience true community, living and working together in a beautiful, natural setting. Our flexible program of group and individual, organized and impromptu activities allows each camper to discover her own abilities, challenge herself to accomplish new goals, and experience the satisfaction of personal growth.

At the same time, the traditional camp environment allows girls to learn about the rewards and challenges of being part of a group โ€“ relying upon one another to tackle common goals and accomplish more than they might individually. The balance of self-expression and collective experience is what makes Camp Carysbrook a place like no other โ€“ a part of their lives that girls will remember forever.

From the Director and Leadership to the Camp Owners, the team at Camp Carysbrook is committed to welcoming staff and campers from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences who share our camp philosophy and mission. We strive to cultivate a community that values both physical and emotional safety and to support camper and staff families in achieving the meaningful outcomes that make Camp Carysbrook a summer to remember, no matter their background or life experience.

To uphold this commitment, our staff receive training focused on fostering understanding, empathy, and respect for others. Campers take part in age-appropriate cabin discussions that encourage appreciation of differences, kindness, and inclusion, helping them contribute to a caring and connected camp community.

Camp Philosophy

Camp Carysbrook strives to provide a social and physical environment that promotes, develops and enhances the emotional, social, and spiritual potential of each camper and assists them in the discovery and enjoyment of themselves and the richness of life as they grow and develop.

The camp mission and philosophy are the basis for everything at Carysbrook; from the hiring of staff and recruiting of campers through the orientation of campers and staff to the program. Staff is committed to the philosophy and incorporates these goals into their activities and general camp life.

Registration is open!

Campers have the option to stay for 1-7 week sessions. Contact the office for availability in wait-listed sessions.

Call: (540) 382-1670 or Email:ย  info@campcarsybrook.com

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Memories and Reflections of Campย Carysbrook

โ€œCamp impacted me by helping with my confidence, gaining new friends and creating memories for the campers that will last a lifetime is something I will never forget.โ€
First-time international staff member
โ€œI believe that I gained professionally in the aspects of communication and collaboration with others, particularly those who I hadnโ€™t met! Personally I know that iโ€™ve grown more confident in myself, which will hopefully impact positively further in my life.โ€
First-time international staff member
โ€œI got a lot better with my leadership skills and was able to learn a lot about myself, how I work best and grow in my professional skills.โ€
Returning staff member (US, former camper)
“Each year she goes to camp she comes back with an affinity for nature. Sheโ€™s more independent and courteous. We love all that camp has to offer!โ€
Parent of 4-week returner
“She continues to come back from camp with increased accountability and independence. Itโ€™s wonderful to watch her develop her self esteem and confidence in herself. She wrote us 1 letter this summer because she โ€œwas busy having so much fun!โ€
Parent of 3-week returner
“With every summer, she grows to love Carysbrook more and more. We love that she gets to experience being herself with girls of all ages, learning new things, and connecting with nature in a safe and positive environment.”
“I love seeing what she learns each year from camp. She is learning skills that will be useful throughout life. She loves riding so much. She also loves being able to go camping under the stars as well. I can see a change in her attitude since coming back from camp. She seems to helping me more. You all are amazing. I appreciate you calling me to let me know about things that have happened during camp. I think you do a fantastic job.”
Parent of 3-week returner
“She had the BEST time at Camp Carysbrook this year and cannot wait to return next year! Her cabin counselors were amazing. She also tried new activities and made friends which is exactly what we were hoping for :-)”
Parent of 2-week first-timer
โ€œI really appreciate the director’s communication with me and support for my daughter when she was feeling homesick! I’m impressed with how prompt and thorough her emails were despite being, I’m sure, quite busy with the campers.โ€
Parent of 2-week returner
“She made good friends and loved her counselors. I was so touched to see her counselor get bit emotional when saying goodbye to her and her cabin mates. I wish that I had given her a big hug as I’m so appreciative of their care and love for all these girls. Very, very grateful for them.”
Parent of 2-week returner:
“My daughter loves the fact that she can earn ribbons and awards for doing activities. First thing my daughter mentioned is that she was shy at first but quickly overcame her shyness and could be herself. She wants to go back for 4 weeks because of the friends she made there.”
Parent of 2-week returner
“She loved the variety of activities! Both of us loved the unplugged experience. I believe she really enjoyed the night time experiences where they got to do a variety of fun, special activities. She loved her counselor! I worried that being a new camper at the age of 11 would be tough but she felt very included and made friends in and out of her cabin. She had a wonderful time! She had so much fun and it was truly a very positive experience for her. She was so โ€œcamp sickโ€ once she left!”
Parent of 1st year 2-weeker
“Everything was professional and organized. I really appreciated the communication and pictures, especially as a new parent.”
Parent of 1st year 2-weeker
“She feels like she is a part of the Camp Carysbrook family. Carysbrook has helped foster her independent spirit.”
Parent of Returning Camper
“She was crying when I picked her up at the end of her two weeks and said immediately she wants to come back next year!”
Parent of 1st year 2-weeker
“She absolutely LOVED her first camp experience at Carysbrook. Thank you SO much for helping to make this a magical and memorable place and experience for these wonderful young women.”
Parent of 1st year 2-weeker
“She had a wonderful time! She has done a great job with increased independence and has wanted to take on additional tasks and be helpful more often since returning home from camp. She did not have a single complaint or criticism! She does a great job filling us in when she does, so this is a great thing!”
Parent of first-time 1-week camper
โ€œThey loved watching their counselor make a fire. Both girls were able to tell me what needed to be done to do it. They loved sleeping in the barn and also the caving!โ€
Parent of 1-Week Campers
โ€œBoth of them loved everything about it – even the showers and toilets. They loved learning where everyone was from and all the activities to choose from.โ€
Parent of New 1-Week Campers
“I am really impressed with the time that the Carysbrook staff puts into the CIT program – to develop the CITs for a job as a future counselor as well as beneficial general life skills”.
2025 CIT Parent

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