WORK AT CAMP

We count on you to be at camp from the start to the end of the summer. Our camp positions start at the end of May and end in early August. We accommodate time off on a first-come, first-serve basis. Days off may be spent in or out of camp. Many staff members plan outings or activities together on their days off. Camp staff members enjoy up to two hours off every day, which is spent in camp. There are also built-in weekends and half weeks off for staff. Most days start early and end late, so natural energy and enthusiasm will go a long way!

Depending on your camp and position, you will arrive in mid- to late May to attend training on topics such as safety, homesickness, girl advocacy, risk management, and more. You’ll also have site-specific training to prepare for the arrival of campers and activities offered at camp.

GSWESTOK expects camp staff to have a friendly attitude toward girls, parents, and other staff by smiling and greeting everyone you meet, getting to know others, and welcoming all girls who are attending camp to ensure they feel a sense of belonging. Girls will look up to you and see you as a role model.

You will be living in tight spaces and working with the same people all summer. Sometimes you may be tired or under stress, but your co-workers and your campers will count on you to be there for them 100% of the time. At camp, staff always need to see the cup as half full and not let a bad day affect those around you.

We have modern facilities; however, you will be regularly exposed to natural allergens, insects, animals, weather, etc.

All staff need to be ready and eager to help with all areas of camp at any time! Poor weather might change your entire day of plans, and you’ll need to adjust with a smile.

Parents look to us to be camp experts! You’ll need to learn about leading groups of girls and keeping them safe and happy.

We get it, it’s camp, but staff still need to look neat and professional at all times. This is not always easy when doing your laundry seems like it takes hours and the space to store your clothing is very limited.

Each Girl Scout Camp has access to the Internet for staff members, but time is very limited. Phone use is for emergencies only. Staff may bring their own cell phones, but use is limited to when staff members are on their time off, only. All staff are asked not to have their cell phones in front of campers at any time.

It doesn’t take much to make a BIG difference at camp—a warm smile, a chat with someone sitting alone, a second to pick up litter. These acts create the positive and inviting culture and environment we strive to offer all campers.

The Girl Scout Promise and Law are the ways Girl Scouts agree to act every day toward one another, other people, and the world. Camp staff will need to become Girl Scout members and therefore abide by the Promise and Law.