Why Apply for a Camp Staff Job?
Here are a few of the countless reasons that are frequently expressed:
- To make lots of new friends in your area, other states, and even other countries
- To spend a summer in the great outdoors where nature prevails
- To acquire experiential education (learning by doing) and new skills that will last a lifetime
- To be part of an effective team and to cooperate with others to get things done
- To learn how to lead others and to apply leadership skills
- To undertake and fulfill meaningful challenges and to earn the satisfaction of doing a job well
- To work with youth and adults of all ages
- To serve others (the most noble and fulfilling pursuit of all)
- To give something back for the opportunities you have received
- To live in a wholesome environment based on the Scout Oath and Scout Law
- To have meaningful spiritual experiences
- To have the advice, counsel, and support of senior staff who are dedicated to helping you succeed
- To be paid and receive food and lodging in return for something challenging and fun
- To be considered for jobs of greater responsibility and to receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits
How Do You Apply for Scout Camp Staff?
Camp Carpenter
Camp Bell
Hidden Valley
Camp Carpenter
Submit an Application
Complete the online application indicating that you are interested in Camp Carpenter and SUBMIT.
Next Steps
- Everyone must apply and interview (whether you’ve worked on staff before or not).
- Our team will contact you to schedule an interview.
- Please be courteous by arriving early and remaining patient if the schedule fluctuates.
- Bring an extra copy of your application.
- Staff applicants must be at least 15 years of age on their first day of work.
Camp Bell
- Each applicant must apply and interview (whether you have been on staff previously or not).
- Previous GSR Staff can / should interview at the GSR Staff Reunion, if possible.
- If none of the above days/locations/times work, contact Camping Department to make alternate arrangements.
- Please arrive early and remain flexible so we can: a) stay on schedule, and b) be fair to those who follow you!
- Your picture will be taken as part of the interview process.
- Bring an extra copy of your application with you to your interview.
- Staff applicants must be at least 15 years of age on their first day of work (or older depending on the position you are applying for).
- Counselors In Training do not need to interview (optional), but, must submit an application and be either 14 or 15 years of age on the first day of their CIT session.
STEP ONE: Submit an Application
If you have not done so already, please complete the Staff Application ideally, at least two weeks before your interview. Please also bring a copy of your application with you to your interview.
STEP TWO: Schedule an Interview
- Review schedule below and complete the Sign-up form below (note: it is your responsibility to request an interview; submitting an application is only one of the two steps).
- Interviews must be scheduled in advance; do not just show up without an appointment.
- Interviews usually last 20 minutes in length and are offered on the hour, twenty minutes after and twenty minutes before the hour.
To schedule an interview please contact the Reservation Director, Drew Rydlewski at drew.rydlewski@dwccamping.org.
Hidden Valley
- Each applicant must apply and interview (whether you have been on staff previously or not).
- Previous GSR Staff can / should interview at the GSR Staff Reunion, if possible.
- If none of the above days/locations/times work, contact Camping Department to make alternate arrangements.
- Please arrive early and remain flexible so we can: a) stay on schedule, and b) be fair to those who follow you!
- Your picture will be taken as part of the interview process.
- Bring an extra copy of your application with you to your interview.
- Staff applicants must be at least 15 years of age on their first day of work (or older depending on the position you are applying for).
- Counselors In Training do not need to interview (optional), but, must submit an application and be either 14 or 15 years of age on the first day of their CIT session.
STEP ONE: Submit an Application
If you have not done so already, please submit an Online Staff Application ASAP (ideally, at least two weeks before your interview.) Please also bring a copy of your application with you to your interview.
STEP TWO: Schedule an Interview
- Review schedule below and complete the Sign-up form below (note: it is your responsibility to request an interview; submitting an application is only one of the two steps).
- Interviews must be scheduled in advance; do not just show up without an appointment.
- Interviews usually last 20 minutes in length and are offered on the hour, twenty minutes after and twenty minutes before the hour.
To schedule an interview please contact the Reservation Director, Drew Rydlewski at drew.rydlewski@dwccamping.org
