Staff Dates & Daily Schedule

Staff Dates

Kick off summer 2026 with Staff Orientation & Training June 14-21, 2026

Set yourself up to do your best work and make maximum impact. Get a warm welcome from the Director and Lightswitch Staff together with new and returning team members at camp during a week of training specific to your job known as Staff Orientation. You will have plenty of time to settle in to your activity role and your home on cabin row; to have fun getting to know other members of the team; and, complete vital training including Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid, child development training. You will also get to experience some of the traditions and routines specific to Camp Carysbrook all before the campers arrive.

June 11, 2026 Lightswitch Staff arrive by 2pm & most International Staff arrive by 6pm

June 14, 2026 any other Staff arrive

June 14 – 21 2026 Staff Orientation & Training

August 9, 2026 campers depart in the morning & Staff Closing Banquet

August 10, 2026 Non-Lightswitch staff depart upon successful close down of their activity and cabin & Lightswitch Staff Dinner

August 11, 2026 Lightswitch Staff depart upon successful close down of their activity and other responsibilities

Daily Schedule

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

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

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

Staff Packing List

US Staff can use the Equipment Needs camper packing list as a guide.

Check out the International Staff Packing List if you are arriving internationally . You will NOT need to pack bed linens and towels if you are international staff.

Be certain to bring any over the counter and/or prescription medications or supplements you may need while at camp. Keep in mind medications may be different or not available in the US and it can be difficult once at camp to get a prescription from a physician and to get it filled.

You will find it helpful, even critical, to bring the following in addition:

a computer or ipad 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
snacks to keep in the Staff Lounge
your own car if that’s an option for flexibility and independence during time off staff parking available on the property

Who We Hire

The Carysbrook Staff Experience

This Summer’s Staff

Staff Dates & Daily Schedule

Positions Available

Qualifications & Professional Skills

Staff Application and FAQs

Camp Location

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Memories and Reflections of Camp Carysbrook

“Camp 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.”

First-time international staff member

“I believe that I gained professionally in the aspects of communication and collaboration with others, particularly those who I hadn’t met! Personally I know that i’ve grown more confident in myself, which will hopefully impact positively further in my life.”

First-time international staff member

“I 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.”

Returning staff member (US, former camper)

“Each year she goes to camp she comes back with an affinity for nature. She’s more independent and courteous. We love all that camp has to offer!”

Parent of 4-week returner

“She continues to come back from camp with increased accountability and independence. It’s wonderful to watch her develop her self esteem and confidence in herself. She wrote us 1 letter this summer because she “was busy having so much fun!”

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

“I 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.”

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 “camp sick” 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

“They 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!”

Parent of 1-Week Campers

“Both 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.”

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