This Summer's Staff - Camp Carysbrook

This Summer’s Staff

104th Anniversary Summer Staff

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Erika Schlichter

Director

Savannah Lunger

Assistant Director

Check out what Erika and Savannah are doing to build another talented and dedicated staff team at Camp Carysbrook for this summer! Be a part of the staff ready to welcome campers for a fun, meaningful, and historic 104th summer at Camp Carysbrook!

Healthcare Team

Position available

Head Counselor

Position available

Marketing Coordinator

Position available

Kitchen

Positions available

Target Shooting

Positions available

Horseback Riding

Positions available

Wildnerness Trips Leader

Position available

Recreational Sports

Position available

Arts & Crafts

Position available

Dance

Position available

Drama

Position available

Tumbling

Position filled

Sophie Neal-Nochese

Head of Tumbling; Assistant Acttivity Coordinator

🐘 Originally from: Redding, Connecticut
🐘 Years at camp: 4
🐘 Currently: Freshman at Gettysburg College studying Psychology
🐘 Why Carysbrook: “I love Carysbrook with all my heart and I couldn’t be more excited to return! Watching campers grow and thrive makes me so happy and I’m glad I have the privilege of making a difference in their lives.”

Outdoor Living Skills

Position available

Canoeing/Dock Staff

Position available

Swimming/Dock Staff

Positions available

McKenna Wallace

Head of Dock; Rec Ranger Girl Coordinator; Healthcare Staff

🐘 Originally from: Richmond, Virginia
🐘 Years at camp: 4
🐘 Currently: Pharmacy student at Virginia Commonwealth University
🐘 Why Carysbrook: “It wasn’t my intention to come back this summer but halfway through this past summer, I decided that there was no way that I could say goodbye to Carysbrook. Having the opportunity to create some of the most precious memories in these young girls’ lives is extraordinary. The lifelong friendships, memories, and values camp has granted me mean the world to me, and I know there is so much more to be a part of next summer.”

Archery

Position available

Nature

Position available

Climbing

Position available

Fencing

Position available

Workers In Training

Positions available

For more information on any of our available positions, please contact the Camp Director by phone at 540-382-1670 or by email at erika@campcarysbrook.com.

Who We Hire

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This Summer’s Staff

Staff Dates & Daily Schedule

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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