2021 Summer Staff
The 2021 Summer Staff will be a highly competent, talented team of women from across the globe! Meet the incredible women at the heart of Camp Carysbrook just waiting to meet this summer’s campers!
Swimming/Dock Staff
Positions still available for 2021

Samantha Schlesser
2021 Head Counselor, Head of the Dock; Statistics and Data Analytics Intern
Currently: Senior at Longwood University, math wiz, crafter
Years at Carysbrook: 16
Camper, CIT, WIT, Store Manager, Lifeguard, Asst. Head of the Dock, Asst. Head Counselor, WIT Program Coordinator
Directorâs Cup
Leadership superpowers: risk management, sense of humor, communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving

Carmen Stevenson
Currently: Rising college freshman, cat lover, DIY fashionista
Years at Carysbrook: 9
Camper, CIT, WIT
Leadership superpowers: enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, collaboration, empathy
Synchronized Swimming/Dock Staff
Position filled for 2021

Kate Elizabeth Williams
2021 Head of Canoeing
Currently: rising college freshman, long-time Girl Scout camper, avid crafter
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: awareness, empathy, mentorship, flexibility, growth mindset
Canoeing/Dock Staff
Position filled for 2021

Becky Helm
Currently: Rising college freshman, track team, avid hiker
Years at Carysbrook: 12
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: dedication, growth mindset, communication, accountability, resilience
Carysbrook Adventure Program
Nature
Outdoor Living Skills
Position filled for 2021

Hayes Staszkow
Currently: Freshman at James Madison University, avid backpacker in search of the next adventure, artist
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: enthusiasm, awareness, creative problem-solving, resilience, fostering connection
Arts & Crafts
Position filled for 2021

Alma Dominguez
2021 Head of Arts & Crafts; Youth Development Intern
Currently: Sophomore majoring in Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, gardener, animal lover
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: creativity, enthusiasm, empathy, engagement, drive
Recreational Sports
Position filled for 2021

Michaela Mannel
Currently: Rising college freshman, varsity athlete, barista
Years at Carysbrook: 3
Camper
Leadership superpowers: drive and initiative, enthusiasm, awareness, communication, sense of humor
Horseback Riding
Positions still available for 2021

Ellie Nebolsine
2021 Evening Program Coordinator
and Riding Instructor
Currently: Rising college freshman
Years at Carysbrook: 10
Camper, 2019 CIT
2020 Retreat Staff, Asst. EP Coordinator
2020 Key Award
Leadership superpowers: empathy, awareness, drive and initiative, communication, and enthusiasm
Riflery
Archery
Position filled for 2021

Olivia Neddermeyer
Currently: student of psychology and forensic science at James Madison University, visual and musical artist
Years at Carysbrook: 3
Head of Rec Sports, 2020 Retreat Staff
Leadership superpowers: empathy, enthusiasm, dedication, service, sense of humor
Office

Lena Egl
Currently: EMT, studies at the University of Innsbruck, baker
Years at Carysbrook: 14
Camper, CIT, WIT, Office Manager, GoToGirl Coordinator, Riflery Instructor
Directorâs Cup, Preston Legacy Cup
Leadership superpowers: Awareness, sense of humor, communication, creative problem-solving, customer service
Dance
Drama
Tumbling
Healthcare
Kitchen
Positions still available for 2021

Autumn Jacobs
2021 Dietary & Nutrition Counselor; Culinary Intern
Currently: 4th-year culinary nutrition student at Johnson & Wales University, professional pastry chef, flute and clarinet player
Years at Carysbrook: 1
Leadership superpowers: creativity, organization, empathy, communication, attention to detail
Activitiy Program Co-Coordinator
Position filled for 2021

Savannah Lunger
Currently: Middle-school theatre arts teacher
Years at Carysbrook: 3
2019 Head of Canoeing
2019 Carysbrook Key Award
2020 Evening Program Coordinator
2020 Toni M. Baughman Award
Leadership superpowers: determined, enthusiastic, mission-focused, empathetic, aware, organized, inclusive and #outcomes driven!

Hannah Egl
Currently: 3rd year at UVA, outdoor enthusiast, dog-lover
Years at Carysbrook: 14
Camper, CIT, WIT, GoToGirl Coordinator, CIT Program Coordinator, Activity Coordinator
Toni M. Baughman Award
Leadership superpowers: mentorship, communication, principled leadership, risk management, creative problem-solving
Workers In Training

Katy Campbell
Currently: Rising high school senior, after-school childcare provider
Years at Carysbrook: 8
Camper, 2020 CIT
Leadership superpowers: creativity, resilience, determination, empathy, enthusiasm

Lillie Ruddy
Currently: Rising high school senior, Varsity golf team, retail associate
Years at Carysbrook: 12
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: flexibility, enthusiasm, dedication, collaboration, organization

Daisy Hester
Currently: Rising high school senior, crew team, learning guitar
Years at Carysbrook: 9
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: drive, growth mindset, enthusiasm, communication, accountability

Piper Hart
Currently: Rising high school senior, dance teacher assistant, IB Drama
Years at Carysbrook: 7
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: determination, creativity, flexibility, empathy, resilience

Vivien Champ
Currently: Rising high school senior, soccer, cheer
Years at Carysbrook: 7
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: problem-solving, communication, empathy, enthusiasm, determination

Jillian Dickman
Currently: Rising high school senior, theater tech crew, marksman
Years at Carysbrook: 6
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: empathy, awareness, courage, communication, dedication

Jamie Simeone
Currently: Rising high school senior, soccer, singing
Years at Carysbrook: 11
Camper, CIT
Leadership superpowers: collaboration, communication, empathy, enthusiasm, flexibility
For more information on any of our available positions, please contact the Camp Director by phone at 540-382-1670 or by email at info@campcarysbrook.com.