We want you to be set up to do your best work and have the maximum impact, so the Director and Lightswitch Staff welcome new and returning staff to camp for a week of training specific to your job known as Staff Orientation. This gives you as staff plenty of time to settle in to your activity role and your home on cabin row, to have fun getting to know other staff members, and complete vital training including Red Cross CPR/First Aid, child development training, as well as to get some insight into the traditions and routines specific to Camp Carysbrook all before the campers arrive.
June 7, 2023 Lightswitch Staff arrive by 2pm & most International Staff arrive by 6pm
June 11, 2023 all other Staff arrive
June 11 – 17, 2023 Staff Orientation & Training
August 6, 2023 campers depart in the morning
August 6, 2023 Workers-In-Training dismissed by 2pm in order to get back in time for school
August 7, 2023 Non-Lightswitch staff are dismissed upon successful close down of their activity and cabin
August 8, 2023 Lightswitch Staff are dismissed
Daily Schedule
Staff Packing List
US Staff can use the Equipment Needs camper packing list as a guide.
International staff should consult the International Staff Packing List. Bed linens and towels are provided to international staff. Be certain to bring any over the counter and/or prescription medications or supplements that you may need while at camp, as medications may be different or not available in the US.
It is recommended that staff bring the following in addition:
- 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
- prescription medications/supplements
- snacks which can be kept in the Staff Lounge
- their own car if that’s an option for flexibility and independence on their time off staff parking available on the property