Camp Staff Employment Opportunities

Interested in working at Camp Yawgoog?

Interested in working Day Camp or Family Camp at our Cub Camps?

Cub Camp Staff & COPE Opportunities

Serving as a member of the Camp Staff is a great opportunity! Not only will you have fun and develop many great leadership skills, but you will also make many new friends as you make a difference in the lives of many Scouts and Leaders. 

Why Apply to Serve on Staff?

Here are some of the countless reasons why individuals throughout the country have served:

• To make lots of new friends in your area, 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

Eligibility

To serve as a member of the Camp Staff or COPE staff, you must:

• be a registered member of Narragansett Council, Scouting America, or be willing to register if offered a position.
• live by the Scout Oath & Law and have a desire to grow the Scouting Program.
• meet any age or certification requirements for the position sought/offered.
• abide by the Staff Guidelines and Code of Conduct
• be willing to have fun!

What Camps & Programs are there?

The Narragansett Council offers a variety of Scouting programs throughout the summer at each of the following locations. 

• Camp Champlin/Adventure Base Camp 
• Camp Yawgoog
• Camp Norse

How to Apply & Interview Information

For all interested individuals, please bring with you your full application, adult application w/CORE or proof of membership, and proof of youth protection training.

If you are interested in applying for a COPE position, those positions run from April 1-June 15 and start back up in September – November 15th.