Tecumseh Council Camp Birch Camp Staff Application Dear Applicant: Thank you for applying to work on the Summer Camp Staff of Tecumseh Council, Boy Scouts of America. A summer spent at camp is one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime. Every successful summer camp owes its success to its camp staff. You could be part of the success this year and join a great tradition that has been over a century in the making. In 2017 Camp Birch will be operating eight weeks of camp. We will have over forty camp staff positions to fill with the best candidates. The minimum age for Summer Camp Staff employment is 15 years of age, (if you have been a CIT). Many positions require 18 or 21 years of age and additional training. Please review the list of summer positions before you finalize this application. As you are applying to be a Staff Member, know that you are requesting a position on a winning team. As the summer progresses, you will be expected to share your ideas and suggestions to help make the camp experience come to life for the youth, adults, troops, crews and packs we serve. Our camps will be offering a Counselor in Training program for Scouts 14 years of age. Counselor in Training applicants should submit an application by May 1st. Serving on Camp Birch Staff is also a huge challenge. Over 2,000 young people and their leaders will pass through the camp gates expecting a great adventure. The camp staff is there to make their adventure the best that it can be. This can mean long hours, irksome tasks, and weighty responsibilities, but if kept in perspective, it will be fun. Before you complete and submit this application, ponder for a few moments why you want to be on Camp Staff. Do you have valuable skills to offer? Are you mature enough and dedicated enough to offer cheerful service when deep inside you d rather be in bed? Are you ready to accept responsibility for your own actions good and bad? Are experience, fellowship, and serving others more important to you than a salary? Are you ready for a highly challenging summer? Think about it! If you are ready to be a member of the camp staff, please submit this form as soon as possible. Camp Staff Interviews are held the beginning of January with some key adult staff positions being filled starting in November. Applications may be emailed to the Camp Director at: campdirector22@gmail.com or may be turned into the Tecumseh Council office. Please mark it ATTENTION CAMP DIRECTOR. Tecumseh Council 326 S Thompson Ave Springfield, OH 45506
Tecumseh Council Boy Scouts of America Available Positions (Not all positions available for all camp weeks) Minimum Age/Position 21- High A.C.E.S Program Director 21-Chaplain (NCS) 21-Aquatics Director (NCS) 21-Climbing Director (NCS) 21- Kitchen Manager 21- Dining Hall Manager 21-Shooting Sports Director (Black Powder, Shot Gun) NCS 18-Scout Craft/Outdoor Skills Director (NCS or comparable training) 18-Assistant Aquatics Lakefront Director- (BSA Lifeguard) 18-Handicraft Director 18-Archery Director- (Archery Range Supervisor) 18- Climbing Instructor 18-Trading Post Manager 18-Tecumseh Island Director 18-Technology Director 15- Mad River Trace Boosway (4 years MRT) 18-Trail 2 Eagle Director (Eagle Scout) 18-Mountain Biking Director 16- Climbing Instructor 16-Aquatics Staff (BSA Lifeguard) 15-Dining Hall Manager 15-Nature/Ecology/Conservation Instructor 15-Scout Craft/Outdoor Skills Instructor 15-Handicraft Instructor 15-Tecumseh Island Instructor 15-Shooting Sports Staff 15-Archery Staff 15-Dining Hall Staff 15-Mountain Biking Instructor 14-Counselor in Training (SEE BELOW) (NCS) Signifies that completion of National Camp School section is condition of employment. Council will pay NCS tuition.
Counselor in Training: Camp Birch has a Counselor in Training program that is a true training program. CIT s attend Staff Weekend if possible as well as Staff training week. CIT s work camp on a rotating basis each week. Please select Counselor in Training if you are interested in the CIT program. This application must be submitted by May 1 st. Boy Scouts of America Declaration of Religious Principle The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing his obligation to God, and therefore, acknowledges the religious element in the training of the member, but it is absolutely nonsectarian in its attitude toward the religious training. Its policy is that the organization or institution with which the member is connected shall give definite attention to his religious life. Only persons willing to agree with this declaration of principle and the Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America shall be entitled to certificates of leadership. Scout Oath and Law The Camp Birch Staff, like all Scouts, is expected to abide by the Scout Oath and Law: Scout Oath or Promise On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout Law A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. Side-Bar Items All Camp Staff members must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America. If you are not currently registered with the BSA, doing so will be a condition of employment. In compliance with the Civil Rights Act, Tecumseh Council will not deprive individuals the use of employment, programs, or facilities based on national origin, race, creed, color, sex, age, or handicap provided they meet other eligibility requirements. Camp Staff, like any other employment requires a good deal of professionalism. Your professionalism should be apparent when you fill out this application please type or print neatly and dress appropriately for interviews. Uniforms are always appropriate. You should keep pages 1, 2 & 3 for your information. You only need to submit pages 4, 5, 6 & 7. A confirmation of your application will be sent along with interview information and other instructions within two weeks of its arrival. Letters of employment will be issued beginning in February.
Name Tecumseh Council Experience Please check all that apply. This is very important. AQUATICS Swimming Merit Badge Lifesaving Merit Badge Rowing Merit Badge Canoeing Merit Badge Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge Stand Up Paddle Boarding B.S.A. Lifeguard Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving BSA SCUBA Snorkeling BSA Kayaking Merit Badge or BSA National Camping School Aquatics Summer Camp Staff Aquatics Boy Scouts of America Handicraft Art Merit Badge Auto Repair Merit Badge Basketry Merit Badge Electricity Merit Badge Fingerprinting Merit Badge Indian Lore Merit Badge Home Repair Merit Badge Leatherwork Merit Badge Plumbing Merit Badge Wood Carving Merit Badge Technology Moviemaking Merit Badge Journalism Merit Badge Photography Merit Badge Radio Merit Badge Outdoor Skills Backpacking Merit Badge Camping Merit badge Cooking Merit Badge First Aid Merit Badge Fishing Merit Badge Orienteering Merit Badge Pioneering Merit Badge Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Shooting Sports Archery Merit Badge Black Powder Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Nature & Ecology Archaeology Merit Badge Astronomy Merit Badge Bird Study Merit Badge Fish & Wildlife Merit Badge Forestry Merit Badge Geology Merit Badge Insect Study Merit Badge Mammal Study Merit Badge Nature Merit Badge Reptile & Amphibian Study Merit Badge Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge Space Expo Merit Badge Weather Merit Badge Trail 2 Eagle Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Communications Merit Badge E Prep Merit Badge E Science Merit Badge Personal Management Merit Badge Public Speaking Merit Badge
Geocaching Geocaching Merit Badge Mountain Biking Cycling Merit Badge Tecumseh Island Scout Rank Second Class Rank First Class Rank FOOD SERVICE Food Preparation Large Group (200+) Table Busing Food Server Dish Washer Fast Food Sanitation License LEADERSHIP TRAINING Troop Leader Development Counselor in Training Program Boy Scout Leader Training Wood Badge Den Chief Training Order of the Arrow O B V National Youth Leadership Training Staff National Advanced Youth Leadership National Camping School expiration date High ACES Caving Ziplining Canoeing Biking Maintenance Truck Driving Stick Shift Tractor Operation Mowing/Bush Hog Auto/Truck Machinery & Mechanical Small Engine Carpentry Framing Dry Wall Electrical Plumbing HVAC Masonry Farm work Warehouse Cleaning/Janitorial BUSINESS American Business Merit Badge Salesmanship Merit Badge Bookkeeping, Accounting Retail Sales National Camping School - Management Camp Staff Years of Service Positions held Extras CPR First Aid AED EMT High School Diploma GED Highest Grade Completed Eagle Scout Award Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Military Branch Years of Service Active COPE/Climbing High COPE Low COPE Climbing
Tecumseh Council Boy Scouts of America Summer Camp Staff positions run from June 11 th - August 5 th (June 7 th for Directors) Basic Personal Information Date Application Completed Date of Birth (if under 21) Name HOME COLLEGE Address City ST Zip Phone Cell Email Expected last date at College (for mailing purposes) Male Female Home College Scouting Experience (not required) Current Unit District/Council Current Scouting/Venturing Position Highest Award Earned Did you attend camp as a CIT?. If yes, what year Extra-Curricular Activities, Hobbies, and Interests Why do you want to work on Camp Staff? (Use another page if necessary.) What position (s) are you interested in? (List in the order of preference.) 1. 2. 3. 4. I will meet the minimum age requirement by June 11th. Yes No I will attend both Staff Training Weekends- February 17-19 May 12-14 Minimum Salary I require for the Summer. $ I will be available for the entire camping season. Yes No List which weeks you are available/not available on a separate page. (may affect employment) I agree with the Declaration of Religious Principle. Yes No References by signing below, I give permission to contact references and previous employers. Name Position Phone # Address City State Zip 1. 2. 3.
Signature Date Parent s Signature (if under 18) Date Unit Leader s Signature (if applicable) Date **Your Unit leader MUST agree to your Camp Staff employment. This portion for Office use only. Received by Date Receive Date of Interview Time of Interview Date of Hire (if applicable) Position of Employment