Important Dates & FAQs

While the exact dates will differ year to year, here are some key milestones for staff:

• The hiring process begins with returning staff in the fall and continues through March (and sometimes beyond).
• Early June – Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid & CPR course for our waterfront.
• Mid-June – Arrival Day for our staff and Staff Development Week
• End of June – Official opening of the camp season with arrival of campers.
• Mid-August – End of Third Session and close of the Camp Marist season
• Mid-August – St. Mary’s High School Freshmen Week

The Camp Marist staff comes from all over the world from as far away as Australia and New Zealand and as close as all the surrounding states in the U.S. We are very proud of the diversity of our staff and our campers.

Camp Marist is located in rural New Hampshire in the Northeast section of the U.S. It is about two hours north of Boston.

We will work out logistics as camp approaches but we have pickups on major arrival dates.

Staff are paid every two weeks by check. Checks can be cashed at a local bank.

All staff need to have a physical completed by a doctor clearing you for activities.

Yes – staff need to have insurance coverage by a health provider. International staff usually are able to get such coverage through their sponsoring agency. All staff are covered by Workman’s Compensation for injuries while working.

Once hired, the Camp administration are in frequent contact with staff on various issues regarding what to expect at camp. We have contracted with Expert Online Training, which assigns videos to prep you for different scenarios. We also have a full Staff Development Week upon arrival at Camp, which involves team building and lots of information.

Camp Marist is surrounded by the mountains, so we generally have warm days and cooler nights. Be prepared for both clothing wise. Bathing suits are a must so you can swim in our beautiful lake. Sneakers are required for all activities other than waterfront. You will receive two camp staff shirts.

A full list of what to bring will be sent to each staff member ahead of Camp. During Staff Development week we bring everyone to North Conway for things you may need to purchase.

Yes – laundry is done once a week for staff. Each staff member is assigned a day that their laundry will be done.

We have WiFi throughout the campus for staff as well as phone service, although some carriers are better than others.

While all Camp activities differ season-to-season and year-to-year, here is a list of the summer activities at Camp Marist:

• Second Wednesday of each session – TRIP DAY! The entire camp goes on local trips such as hiking, water parks, beaches, etc.
• International Night – an evening to show off the diversity of our camp community and learn about each country represented at camp. Bring something that tells us about your country.
• July 4th Festivities – Carnival for the entire camp and evening at The Mound to watch some fireworks and do a little dancing.
• Halloween in July – Bring a costume or do what most staff and campers do – use whatever you can find at camp and be creative.
• Talent Show – Individuals and campers show off their talents.
• Iron Fitness Triathlon – Campers and Staff can enter if they pass a qualifying test for one of three competitions (younger campers, older campers and staff). The competition includes swimming, running and kayaking.
• Marist Olympics – Using the Olympics as a guide campers participate in various activities representing their cabin or team.
• Color War – The staff and campers are divided into teams, staff captains are elected, the theme is chosen – and let the excitement begin! The cabins then compete against each other in various activities earning points for their team. It is the culmination of the summer!

Feel free to contact Vinny, our Executive Director, at vinny@campmarist.org if you have any further questions.