Meet a Director: Laura

Ready to meet another member of our year-round team?

Say hello to Laura (or LaLa, as her grandchildren call her!). She has been at camp for decades and has the notebooks of knowledge to prove it! Her husband, Gervais, and her daughter, Leland, run our incredible Kitchen and together they will make sure you are prepared and well-fed all summer long.

Hear from Laura in the video below and make sure to read her Q+A for a few more fun facts. You can even to her today!

Meet a Director: Ellen-Anne

It’s time to say hi to another member of our Head Staff team, but this lady likely needs no introduction!

You already know and love Ellen-Anne from talking to her all about the counselor job and your activity area. She is the most artistic member of our crew, and she brings that creativity to everything she does at camp. You are going to love meeting her husband, James, and her three precious kiddos this summer!

Watch the video below to spend a minute with EA. Your day will be brighter!

Get to Know Laura:

Years at camp: This is my 51st summer!
During the year, I…. Work for Greystone and love on my 7 grandchildren.
Here’s what you can find me doing during the summer now: Making announcements, keeping camp straight, and talking to campers, counselors and parents.
The most random/wacky thing I’ve done at camp is: That time Sarah made me act like a chicken in the Dining Hall.
Come find me if… you need anything or have any questions - I am at camp for YOU!
These are a few of my favorite things: At camp, I love Apple Cart, the Salad Bar, and Evening Programs.
Something I’m loving right now: My new granddaughter, Mallie. She is so smiley and snuggly. You’ll get to meet her this summer.
One thing you wouldn’t guess about me: I say it on repeat and no one ever believes me- I am a huge introvert!
Something I want you to know about this summer: It is going to be the greatest summer ever. There will be times when you are exhausted and stretched, and yet, doing meaningful work is life changing to you and the girls!
My best advice to counselors is… Trust that whatever comes up, God is with us and will use it for good!
Working at Greystone as a counselor is… The BEST!

Get to know Ellen-Anne:

Years at camp: 10 as a camper; 18 on staff
During the year, I…. am a part of our hiring team, plan fun activities, and chase my rowdy kids around!
Here’s what you can find me doing during the summer: Organizing program, talking to staff, helping plan fun clubs, managing our girl helpers, and being a listening ear whenever!
The most random/wacky thing I’ve done at camp is: Played a nose whistle while my friend juggled for the talent show. No…I was not a camper at this point…I was on staff.
Come find me if… you have any questions, or just need to chat, I’m your gal! I have a great couch in my office.
These are a few of my favorite things: Being outside, cooking a good meal, enjoying friends and family!
Most used emoji: The cartwheel lady.
Something I’m loving right now: My back porch as the weather is getting warm!
One thing you wouldn’t guess about me: I was a full time potter in another life!
Something I want you to know about this summer: That it has the potential to be the most transformative experience if you let it be. Throw yourself into it, make yourself uncomfortable, and by all means HAVE FUN!
My best advice to counselors is… Don’t take yourself too seriously, but do take the job seriously. We will make mistakes - and that is A-OK! But remember, important work is worth the growing plains, and camp is an amazing place to find your footing and do a perfectly imperfect job!
Working at Greystone as a counselor is… the BEST thing you could do with your time. The experience grows with you no matter your age, and is continuously teaching you what you’re made of!

Preparing for Camp

March means camp is getting closer, and this month, you have a few important tasks to check off your list. Don’t worry - they’re fun ones!

March is also a good time to make sure your notifications have been turned on in GroupMe and that you’ve marked our emails as “important” so that they don’t get sent to spam. We’ll send you more information and announcements as the summer approaches, so stay tuned!

Fill out your staff forms. You received an email with instructions for filling these out at the beginning of the month, and it’s time to start checking them off one by one. We can’t pay you without them - they are essential! Some forms require additional information like a doctor’s visit, so don’t put them off. Questions about your forms? and make sure to watch this helpful how-to video. All forms are due May 1st.
Watch the mandatory sexual abuse prevention training through MinistrySafe, if you have never taken that training before. Staff who worked the past few summers and completed the training, you do not need to do it again. If you need to take it, you will receive an email with an individual link to complete this training. All staff must have completed it by May 15th! Questions?
Place your order in the Staff Store! We give all of our staff FREE money to spend in the Greystone Store based on the number of weeks you work (thanks, Jimboy!). All the information you need to start shopping can be found on this page. Orders are due April 24th, and since the Store won’t be physically open during the summer, you MUST use your money before camp, so start browsing! Questions?
Start thinking about packing. Don’t start packing yet, but it’s helpful to go ahead and look through the packing list to see what you might need for the summer. That’ll give you time to look for sales on anything you need to buy - we love a good deal!
Check out the 2026 staff profiles! This is your cue to go meet your future besties and learn more about the incredible people you’ll be working with all summer long! We’ll keep adding profiles up until the summer, so bookmark this page and keep checking back. If you haven’t filled out your form yet, hop to it!
Save our cell phone numbers for a quick text or question. We want to be even more available to you as the summer gets closer, so don’t hesitate to send us a quick text if you’re wondering about something or want to chat. EA’s number is (828) 551-2824 and Khaki’s number is (828) 767-1859.

Hiring spotlight: Final Few Positions

Our 2026 spaces are almost full, but we are still hiring for a few key areas. Take this as your PSA to spread the word with your friends - there’s still time for them to join you this summer!

High Adventure and High Ropes
Putt Cove Fun
Tennis
Arts
Canoeing
Fencing
Aerial Yoga
Cooking in the Garden
Men Staff

New to Greystone? Check out the New Staff page!

We’ll teach you everything you need to know once you get here, but if you want a head start, we’ve compiled lots of basic, need-to-know information about Greystone on this page. It’s a great reference point if you have questions or are wondering about something!

The New Staff page has lots of information, including…

Links to camp schedules, sessions, and Dining Hall menus
Greystone terminology that’s helpful to know
Recordings of our Dining Hall songs
A list of helpful videos to teach you the basics
FAQs on packing, travel to camp, Orientation, and more!

Spotlight: Growing as a Leader at Camp

When you chose to work at a camp, you knew it would be a fun, light-hearted way to spend your summer - right? You probably pictured jumping in the lake, roasting s’mores with your campers, and lots of singing and dancing, and you would be correct!

But we’re here to tell you that this summer job is a whole lot more than just fun. Working as a Greystone counselor gives you the chance to practice your leadership skills and grow as an employee in an encouraging and grace-filled environment while surrounded by people who love you! Here are just a few things you have to look forward to:

Ample opportunities to step up as a leader. Your campers are watching you and will do as you do, so every minute of the counselor job is about leadership! You will also have chances every day to take initiative and responsibility if you’re looking for them. It’s possible to float through your summer without stretching yourself, but we would encourage you now to look for opportunities to grow - they are everywhere!
Practicing skills that will serve your career in the future. There’s a reason employers love hiring camp counselors - camp skills are life skills! At Greystone, you will learn to work on a team, give and receive constructive feedback, think on your feet to solve problems with creativity, and have a good attitude, even when things are hard. Of course, no one here does these things perfectly, but camp is a safe place to practice these leadership and interpersonal skills. We’ll help you sum it all up in your resume at the end of the summer, too!
An environment designed to help you grow. From Orientation to Closing Day, we want to help you use your strengths, set goals for yourself, and flourish here on staff. That starts with a leadership team who puts you as the priority and is here to support you in any way we can (now and during the summer!). If you ever have ideas, questions, or thoughts to share, we are all ears. We’re on your team - now and in the future!

FAQ Corner

What Advice Would You Give to Someone Working on Staff this Summer?

We love this question! But before we give any actual advice, we want you to take a deep breath and know that we think you are going to do a GREAT job this summer even without our advice - that’s why we hired you! At the end of the day, being a great counselor isn’t complicated. All we ask of you is that you love our campers and buy into the vision of what we get to do here (love campers, love God, have fun!). The rest is just small details.

So to the actual advice part:

Keep your eyes open for opportunities to serve. Great counselors seek out opportunities to jump in and help others before being asked. There will be many chances to make a difference this summer - you just need to look for them!
Spend time with God on your own. At camp, we have lots of time for worship and devotions as a group, but it’s also crucial that you have your own quiet time as well. You’ll be surprised by the way the Bible speaks to you in this season, and we all need to stay plugged into the Truth to have the energy, encouragement, and resiliency to do this job well! We’ll give you some resources to help with this too.
Take care of yourself. We do everything we can to take care of you in the summer, but you know yourself better than we do, and you know what you need to be your best here. Start thinking now about how you like to recharge. If your recharging tricks aren’t easy to do at camp (like scrolling TikTok!), think about what you could do instead. Not sure what resources are available to you at camp? Just reach out, and we can chat about it!
Let go of your expectations for the summer. It’s natural to have specific hopes and plans when you think about being at camp, but as much as you can, try to hold them loosely and keep an open mind. We will all need to be flexible and ready for anything, with positive attitudes in all circumstances. No matter what your summer looks like, you will grow, gain skills, and have a lot of fun. God is going to use it in your life, so come ready to jump in wholeheartedly, work hard, and serve wherever you are needed!

New Form: Have Questions? We’ll Answer!

We know that you’ll have more questions as the summer gets closer, and we want to make it easy for you to get the answers you need. Enter our Question and Answer Form!

If you have a question about the summer (big or small), fill out this quick form to send it our way. We’ll then be in touch the next business day with an answer. We may also share that answer with the whole group - you’re likely not the only one wondering about that topic!

Staff Manual: March Edition

The Staff Manual is your go-to place for all the details you’re wondering about. This month is a fun one - we’ve added sections on spiritual growth, time off, self-care at camp, and packing!

Four-Fold Philosophy & Honor Code

Why We Come

Meet the Camp Leadership Team!

Greystone Dictionary

Learn about our Evening Programs!

Helpful Videos

Living out CAMP: Engaging with Campers

Relating to Campers

What Does a Great Counselor Do?

Creating a Meaningful Moment

How to Be a Leader

Spiritual Growth on Staff

Self-Care at Camp

How We Take Care of You

Time Off

All about Packing

Pray with us!

This month is the perfect time to start praying for the people you’ll be working with all summer long - your fellow staff members! No one knows better about how to pray for them than you, because you are feeling and experiencing all the same things.

Pray for the group as everyone is in the middle of their school semester and starts to turn their eyes towards the summer. Pray for the friendships that will form when you’re here and that everyone will find a sense of belonging during their time at camp. Pray for excitement and that the Lord would prepare each heart for the work He’s going to do through you here. Pray that He would use everything you do this summer for His glory most of all.

Pro tip: use the Staff Profiles to go through and pray for each other by name!

Verse to meditate on:

“Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood — may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.” Hebrews 13:2-21