The Carysbrook Staff Experience

Join Our Team

Discover a supportive work environment dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of young girls and women while learning valuable professional skills like communication, time management, and collaboration as a part of a diverse, multi-cultural team. Ask about opportunities for independent study and paid internships in the academic areas of education, business, marketing, outdoor education, communications, psychology, social work, etc.

In your role as both cabin counselor and activity counselor, you will have the opportunity to grow your emotional intelligence and leadership skills to make you more marketable, all in a fun, outdoor environment with a team of women dedicated to changing the world as a positive influence for girls 6-16.

Before the campers arrive, you will participate in staff orientation the week before camp. This is not only an important time to learn about your job but also to get to know fellow staff members. During this time you will get onsite training to equip you to meet the expectations for your job, learn the long-standing traditions of Carysbrook, in addition to earning certifications such as Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED.

You will work with some of the most dedicated, talented, and fun staff recruited from around the world. You will join a diverse group of both new and returning staff members, former campers and some who wish they could have been! And despite those differences, you will notice that we all have the same goal: to help each camper discover her own abilities, challenge herself to accomplish new goals and experience the rewards of personal growth.

During designated free time, you will enjoy some down time (or at least once per week, you will be on duty so that your colleagues get a shot at some down time) to take care of any pressing matters outside of camp or just decompress with other staff. You will have a weekly break of 24 hours in which you can leave camp to grab dinner with friends, go to a movie, shop, or explore the many opportunities of the New River Valley like hikes, tubing trips, rock climbing, etc. There are always other staff members with “hours off” if you are unsure of how to spend your free time.

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Memories and Reflections of Camp Carysbrook

“This summer that I’ve spent working at Camp Carysbrook has easily been the best summer of my life so far. It’s a truly incredible experience as you watch young girls be themselves in a place where no one judges, gossips or argues.”

Claire CarlinStaff, 2015

“Our daughter has gone to Carysbrook for 3 summers now and each year my wife and I come away more impressed with all that the camp has to offer. She has built great friendships that persist throughout the year while camp is out.”

Jeremy HellmanParent

“Carysbrook brings out the very best in my daughter. She feels loved, and she feels confident to take all kinds of risks.”

Ellen CarverParent

“This past summer I spent at Camp Carysbrook was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Deciding to apply for this job was the best decision I have ever made, I had the absolute best summer of my life. I can’t wait until next year.”

Lucy MullerStaff, 2014

“I just spent 8 weeks of my summer in the most magical place in the world. Nights are spent cuddled around a fire with campers and friends alike, and girls are challenged to grow and find themselves, while always being accepted for who they are. Here, life is simpler and makes more sense.”

Abby Worth-JonesStaff 2014

“I went to Carysbrook over 50 years ago! The Prestons ran the camp then. It was a transformative time for me, and I have loved the mountains ever since…what a magical time it was!”

Bridget Ritter

“Camp Carysbrook is a safe place to try new things without fear of failure. Every summer left me with a fortified sense of confidence.”

Frannie McCorkleFormer Camper and Counselor

“There is a place at Carysbrook for all girls – bold, shy, athletic, musical and those who can’t carry a tune. Camp Carysbrook encourages campers to believe and trust in themselves and discover their unique abilities.”

Toni M. Baughman

“Over the years as a parent of campers, it has become increasingly clear how the Carysbrook experience influences the empowerment of girls and the paths they choose.”

Jean SchlichterParent

“I met my most cherished friends at camp, had experiences that I would have never experienced outside of Carysbrook (riflery, archery, rappelling, caving….) and had an opportunity to be independent in a safe setting.”

Brooks Garris LivelyFormer Camper and Parent