Staff Information
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING:
- A four weeks, training position (unpaid) but with Room and Board. Receive training under the CIT director. Learn how to counsel, how to teach Merit Badges, and more. Work in an area or areas of your choice. A super OJT experience. Get preference next year.
- Requirement:
- 1) A Scout must be 14 years old.
2) Preferable Star Scout or higher.
3) Be willing to work harder than ever before, in an activity with great satisfaction.
- The whole summer (hopefully), at least 5 weeks, paid on a scale + room and board
Requirement:
1) A Scout must be at least 15 years old, preferabley 16.
2) Be a Life Scout or better.
3) Be willing to work harder than ever before, in an activity with great satisfaction.
- DIRECTOR STAFF:
- The whole summer, paid on a scale + room and board
- Requirement:
1) Minimum 18 years old, some positions at least 21 years old.
2) Special training, some need National Camp School (council paid).
3) Ability to organize and lead Junior staff.
4) Have experience or training in area to be supervised.
5) Be willing to work harder than ever before, in an activity with great satisfaction.
Staff members leave camp with the satisfaction of having done a great service to younger Scouts, having worked for a summer in a beautiful environment, and having learned the ability to work well with others in varied circumstance. A job recommended for ANYONE
Contact Clif Stewart if you have questions
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Why Apply for a Camp Staff Job?
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* To make lots of new friends in your home area, other states, and sometimes 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 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.
* To receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits.
Why work at a fast food or retail establishment that focuses on sales when you can have opportunities like these that will prepare you for more meaningful endeavors? If interested in becoming a member of the 2007 Camp Whitsett Staff, contact theCouncil Office to receive a 2007 Staff Application or download one from this Web Site.
Contact the council:
Western Los Angeles County Council
Boy Scouts of America
16525 Sherman Way, C-8
Van Nuys, CA 91406
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Download Staff Application:PDF file - CLICK HERE
Contact Clif Stewart if you have questions
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We are looking for former staff and campers to continue to build the Camp Whitsett Friends of Whitsett. We want to include names, years on staff, eMail addresses, and other information so that former staff can contact former staff.