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Summer camp should be one of the highlights of a unit's activities.
The Greater St. Louis Area Council conducts a variety of programs for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. Summer camp programs are held at Camp Lewallen, Pine Ridge Scout Camp, Camp May and Nagel Base at Beaumont Scout Reservation and Swift Base, Camp Sakima and Camp Famous Eagle at S bar F Scout Ranch. Click here for directions to camps, maps of camps...
For information on DAY CAMPS,
click here to go to the Activities page.
MAKING RESERVATIONS FOR SUMMER CAMP
For each of the summer camping programs offered by the council, a reservation must be made with the Camping Department. A sign-up lottery for the Cub Scout programs is held in early December with sign-ups available afterwards, as space permits.
Annually, we have held a sign-up lottery for the Boy Scout camp in October to assign weeks and campsites with open sign-up available thereafter. The Boy Scout summer camp lottery is held on or around Oct. 15 each year.
Venture crews from the council can sign up for the Swift Base between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31. After Jan. 1, Venture crews from outside the council or older Scouts from the council may sign up for Swift Base.
Contact the Camping Department for additional information.
PROGRAMS
- Cub Scouts -- Dad and Lad, Mom and Me or Parent and Pal
- Webelos -- Webelos Mini-Camp and Webelos Camp
- Boy Scouts -- Scout summer camp, Shooting Sports Camp, Horse Camp, Ranger Program and Swift Base
- Venturers -- Swift Base and Horse Camp
Click on the appropriate tab at upper right to learn more about the various summer camp programs.
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers have the opportunity not only to enjoy camping and the great outdoors but to gather life-long memories and learn valuable life skills.
APPLY NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP STAFF
The success of your troop's week at summer camp is many times determined by the quality of the staff serving you. If you have a Scout in your troop who will be 15 years old and an Eagle Scout by June 1 of the camp year -- and who you believe would make a good staff member -- encourage him to apply for staff. Also, Explorers and Venturers (male and female) will be interviewed for positions at the Swift Base.
Camp Staff Application
Camp staff provides a great opportunity for a young man or woman to broaden their Scouting contacts, improve their leadership skills and serve the thousands of Webelos, Scouts, Explorers, Venturers and leaders who attend our camps each year.
Salaries range from $195 to $350 per week depending on years of experience and the summer assignment.
2008 Camp Staff Training and Salary Information
Camp staff members also have the opportunity to earn college scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,250 on a yearly basis.
Summer Camp Staff Scholarship Information
Room and board is provided to each camp staff member.
Additonal information on salaries and scholarship is provided during the interview process.
Position Minimum Requirements
- Counselor (S bar F, Camp May & Lewallen): age 15 and an Eagle Scout
- Program Counselor (Swift): age 18
- Administrative Aides: age 15 and Life Scout
- Food Service (S bar F): age 15
- Area Directors (Scoutcraft, Nature, and Archery): age 18
- Area Directors (Program, Aquatics, and Field Sports): age 21
- Wranglers: age 18
- First Aider/Nurse (Camp May & Lewallen): age 18
- Business Managers: age 18, previous service
- Commissioners: age 18
Applications for camp staff can be obtained from any council service center or the Forms page of this site.
INTERVIEWS FOR CAMP STAFF: Applicants are interviewed beginning in December at the MacArthur Service Center at 4568 West Pine Blvd., the Ritter Service Center in Cape Girardeau, and the Herrin Service Center in Illinois.
Check back in the fall for Camp Staff Interview Information.
If you missed the interview dates in December, please call Pat Martchink at 314-361-0600 to schedule an appointment for an interview.