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โ€œIt only takes a spark to get a fire going and soon all those around can warm up to its glowing; Thatโ€™s how it is at Carysbrook, once youโ€™ve experienced it. Her love will live within our hearts; You want to pass it onโ€ฆโ€

Many current Carysbrook families as well as Alumnae have inquired about opportunities to give back to camp. The Camp Carysbrook Alumnae Association builds a bridge between past and present campers and staff and has been integral in establishing ways to stay connected as well as to give back to Carysbrook.

About the Camp Carysbrook Scholarship Fund

We have partnered with the American Camping Association to establish a means of raising tax-deductible funds for camper scholarships to Carysbrook. The purpose of the scholarship fund at Carysbrook is to promote diversity at camp in line with the mission and philosophy by ensuring that more girls have the opportunity to experience Carysbrook regardless of “economic, racial, geographic, religious, ethnic and social” background. When you donate to the Camp Carysbrook Scholarship Fund you bridge the gap so that a girl can have a summer to remember and make a difference that will last a lifetime. Each year, the Camp Carysbrook Alumnae Association provides scholarships “to campers who cannot afford the entire camp fee and whose presence at camp will broaden the composition of the camp community” (American Camp Association Scholarship Program – For Camps).

The Camp Carysbrook Alumnae Association Scholarship Committee defines the criteria for selection with the ACA and selects recipients. Click on the DONATE button above to make a tax-deductible donation and invest in a summer to remember.

Donors who wish to contribute by check to our scholarship program can do so by making the check out to the American Camp Association designating โ€œCamp Carysbrook Scholarshipโ€ in the memo line. Checks should be mailed to:

American Camp Association
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151

For more details, do not hesitate to contact the CCAA at carysbrookalumnae@gmail.com otherwise the Director at info@campcarysbrook.comย or (540) 382-1670.

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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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