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.