Work At Our Camps
If you are looking for a rewarding summer job, camp is the place for you. We employ around 300 staff for the summer, positions include directors, lifeguards, program counselors, provisional leaders, food service, administrative staff, and others. Benefits include:
- Salaries range from $220-$350 a week, paid weekly.
- Camp Staff Scholarship* for staff in college or similar continued education.
- Free room and board for the duration of your time on staff.
- Rewarding work in a fun, educational environment.
- Gain experience and training while building valuable job skills.
*The camp staff scholarship is available for current staff members only. A camp staff member must complete the entire summer the year that the scholarship is requested.
2022 Summer Camp Staff Applications
Ready for the best summer of your life?! Applications for the 2022 Summer Camp season are available now!
We have several locations available for interviews on Dec 20-22, 2021. Schedule your interview here.
If you have questions regarding this application or camp staff employment process, please email camping@stlbsa.org.
2022 Camp Staff & Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Interview Dates
Camp staff interviews will be conducted December 20-22 at various locations throughout the Greater St. Louis Area Council. Schedule your interview here.
Make sure to fill out the application prior to your interview. Apply Here
Interview Dates & Locations
- 12/20
- Beaumont Scout Reservation - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Camp Warren Levis - 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- 12/21
- Beaumont Scout Reservation - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Ritter Service Center - Cape Girardeau, MO - 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- 12/22
- Central Illinois Service Center - Decatur, IL - 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Virtual - 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
If you have questions about working on staff, please contact Tony Fouts at anthony.fouts@scouting.org.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Staff
Youth Staff
2022 NYLT Youth Staff Application
NYLT staff is a terrific opportunity for graduates of the NYLT program to master their leadership skills while having a ton of fun and building bonds with other Scouts on staff. Scouts on NYLT Staff are responsible for running the program at their respective week. The only requirement is to have successfully completed an NYLT course.
Staff members work at least one week of NYLT and will be required to be there for the full duration.
Adult Staff
NYLT Adult Staff Application
Adult staff members are anyone age 18 or older during Boy Scout NYLT and 21 or older during Venturing NYLT. Adult applicants do not need to attend during interview dates. To apply, simply fill out the adult staff application and return to kim.blumenberg@scouting.org or mail to: Greater St. Louis Area Council, Attn: NYLT, 4568 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
*NYLT staff is an unpaid position and does not qualify for the council’s college scholarship program.
Staff Interview Dates for 2022 Program
December 20-21, 2021
Secure your interview time here.
Presentation Sessions:
Dates and Times To Be Announced Soon
2022 NYLT Staff Development Dates (Staff must attend all dates):
February 17-18, 2022 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
March 17-18, 2022 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
April 14-15, 2022 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
Camp Sakima Work Weekends – June 2-4, 2022
Camp Warren Levis Work Weekend – TBD