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​​Counselor in Training (CIT)  

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Counselor in Training (CIT) must be 14 year of age and 15 years of age can work as a paid staff member.  Counselor in Training (CIT) wishing to serve more than one week will be evaluated at the end of each week on whether they will continue on into additional week(s).

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This program comes in two weeklong parts.  The first part consists of the counselor in training (CIT) rotating around each of the areas and getting a taste of what that area entails as a full member of the staff. The CIT will be evaluated by each area director with a summative evaluation on Thursday evening. Afterward, the CIT will be given a choice of which yard that they would like to return to on Friday morning and the afternoon off to enjoy the Reservation (fish, hike, visit the trading post, etc.).

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The second part will have the CIT, along with the Key Three and Area Directors, pick an area that they would like to work in during the full week of camp. During this second part, the CIT will need to complete several tasks and milestones, under the watchful eye of the Area Director.

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Upon completion of the first part of the program and arriving at the second part, the CIT will be given a staff lanyard with their name on it. After completion of both parts and with approval of the Key Three of the camp, the CIT will be given a staff hat and corresponding camp-specific shirt, as well as an application for the following year. 

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2027 APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applications can still be submitted after the below deadlines, but those applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with separate interview dates that will be communicated individually.

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• October 31, 2026 - All return staff members application due.

• December 4, 2026 – Staff Application Dues

• December 5, 2026 – New Incoming Staff Interview @ Boxwell Reservation 9 am – 2 pm High Adventure Building. Click HERE to RSVP

• January 30, 2027 – New Incoming Staff Interview @ Council Office 10 am – 1 pm (second opportunity). Click HERE to RSVP

• Mid February 2027 – First Round of Employment Paperwork Mailed.

• March – All Employment Paperwork Mailed.

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New Incoming Staff or Camp Staff wanting to move positions

What to bring the day of the interview:

• Class A Uniform

• Positive Attitude

• If possible, a printed copy of your application.
   

Once you have interviewed:

If hired, you will receive a contract and other required forms in the mail. This will be mailed to the address provided on your online application.

• In April, you will be contract by one of the directors from your camp to confirm your employment and to review important dates.

• April 24, 2027 All Staff Paperwork is due to the Council Office.

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Staff Paperwork - To Get Paid

​Please return the the following payroll documents. You must be a current member of Scouting America with current Safeguarding Youth Training.

• Letter of Agreement (Contract) - mailed to the address provided on your application

• W-4 Form

• I-9 Form

• I-9 Form List of Acceptable Documents  Supporting Document from List A or Supporting Document from List  B and C

• Direct Deposit Form

• Health Form

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• Youth Application -Required to be registered as Council Camp Staff

• Adult Application  -Required to be registered as Council Camp Staff

• Miller Scholarship Application -due by May 1st

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Trainings - Required

• ALL TRAININGS MUST BE TAKEN ANNUALLY. ALL TRAININGS MUST BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY.

• THIS IS REQUIRED FOR CAMP STAFF (SQ-402).

• All TRAINING MUST be complete prior to the start of camp. Please send a copy of your COMPELTED CERTIFICATE (INCLUDING YOUR NAME) with your Complete Staff Paperwork.

  • Required for each Training Staff Member – Click Here for the help guide

  • Seasonal Camp Staff COMPLIANCE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS - CLICK HERE

    1. My.Scouting.org Training:

       • Safeguarding Youth (Youth Protection)

       • Understanding and Preventing Peer on Peer Abuse ​

       • Hazardous Weather Training 

       • Merit Badge Counselor Training - for instructors

       • Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat- for aquatics (pool and waterfront)

       • Climb on Safely - for COPE/Climbing

    2. Training Academy

       • ​Workplace Harassment Prevention for Employees
          

• Additional REQUIRED Training for specific Program Areas

  • American Red Cross – We are required to have at least 50% of summer camp staff Trained in CPR. IF you have CPR Training please send a copy of your current certification along with your staff paperwork Click Here

  • Medical Staff Click Here 

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​​Come to camp on Sunday June 1, 2027 at 1:00 pm Harwell Leadership Center (Stahlman Dining Hall.)