Staff Dates & Daily Schedule

Staff Dates

Staff is expected to attend staff orientation June 11-17, 2023.

Arriving before the campers allows time for the Director and Leadership Staff to welcome you properly to camp. During this time before the campers arrive, you will be able to settle in to your activity and cabin, get to know other staff members, and complete vital training including Red Cross CPR/First Aid, child development training, and insight into the traditions and routines specific to Camp Carysbrook. Workers-In-Training are dismissed on August 6, 2023 in order to get back in time for school. Leadership Staff is dismissed on August 8, 2023. All other staff is dismissed on August 7, 2023.

Daily Schedule

Reveille
7:45 AM
Flag Raising
8:10 AM
Flag Raising
Breakfast
8:15 AM
Cabin Clean-up
9:00 AM
Cabin Clean-up
Activities
9:30 AM

12 noon
Free Time
1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Rest Hour

Activities
3:00 PM
Free Time
5:00 PM
Free Time
Dinner
6:00 PM
Evening Program
7:15 PM
Evening Program
Taps
9:30 PM

Staff Packing List

Staff can use the Equipment Needs packing list as a guide. It is recommended that staff bring a computer to be stored in the office or staff lounge. A backpack to carry your Staff binder, attendance sheets, and other equipment for running your activity is also recommended. It is also recommended that staff bring their own car if they are able for flexibility and independence on their time off. There is staff parking available on the property.

International staff should consult the International Staff Packing List. Bed linens and towels are provided to international staff. Be certain to bring any medications or supplements that you may need while at camp, as it may be difficult to access prescription medications from overseas.

Who We Hire

Profile of a Staff Member

This Summer’s Staff

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Positions Available

Qualifications & Professional Skills

Staff Application and FAQs

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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

“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