CAMP STAFF

 

Join our Camp staff Today

Each summer Ransburg Scout Reservation employees over 140 Camp Staff positions ranging from a wide variety of opportunities. Candidates may begin applying at age 15 serving in the role of a Counselor in Training (CIT). CITs experience working in several different areas throughout the summer learning the basics of being a camp staff member and what each area entails. Candidates 16 and older may apply as counselors for the many different program areas, clerks in the trading post, or office support staff. Candidates 18 and older may apply for counselor positions, commissioner staff, ranger and maintenance staff, medical staff, and certain leadership and director positions. Some leadership roles are reserved for candidates 21 and older.

WHY WORK AT CAMP?

  • To make lots of new friends in across Indiana, 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