Staff Dining Hall (Scouts do Patrol Cooking)
About Goshen Staff
Want the coolest summer job?
Every year, the camps and programs which make up the Goshen Scout Reservation employ close to 250 highly motivated individuals to participate in the experience of a lifetime. If you are 14 years of age or older by this summer, you could be a part of something huge!
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Learn more below or apply now!
How to Apply
Interviews for 2025 Camp Staff will begin in January 2025 via phone and/or video call.
We’ll begin contacting applicants in December, so be on the lookout for emails!
Please email Camping Specialist Sarah Moses at Sarah.Moses@scouting.org with any questions.
What does it mean to be Staff?
Qualifications:
- At least 15 years old. 16+ for Lenhok’sin, 18+ for many leadership positions (14 for CITs). Some positions may have higher minimum age requirements.
- Scouting background preferred but not required
- Great attitude towards learning and teaching
- Flexible in schedule, position, and responsibilities
- Willingness to have FUN!
- For most positions, certifications and training are not required. Position-specific training is paid for or provided by the camp.
- Some positions at Camp Post and Lenhok’sin High Adventure may require either certifications or previous experience.
What is Goshen about?
Goshen Scout Reservation is committed to providing a program to youth and adult campers that is both exciting and comprehensive in knowledge. Our staff teaches essential scout skills such as tying knots, building fires, making food at camp, and identifying plants and wildlife. In addition to these qualities, we make every effort to give campers memories that will last them a lifetime. As a staff member, you will have many opportunities to make lasting impressions on the campers and show them the wonders of the outdoors!
What is the program at Goshen?
Goshen offers three different types of camp experiences –
- Scouts BSA (Olmsted, Bowman, Marriott)
- Webelos (Ross)
- High adventure (Lenhok’sin)
Scouts BSA is mainly focused on teaching a multitude of merit badges such as swimming, woodcarving, fishing, rifle shooting and many more also some specialty programs. Age range of campers here is 11-17 years old.
Webelos has many traditional program offerings that are much more freebase than the other camps. Age range of campers here is 9-10 years old.
Lenhok’sin is our high adventure camp which has many different outposts spread through the reservation that attendee’s hike to throughout the week. Age range of campers here is 13-17 years old.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work a partial summer?
Hiring preference is given to staff members who can work the full summer and in order to be paid staff applicants must be able to work 4 weeks minimum. CITs and volunteers are always welcome.
Where will I be living all summer?
Staff members are provided with a canvas wall tent on a platform to store their personal equipment and to sleep in. These tents are also equipped with electricity.
What sort of amenities are provided at camp?
There are laundry facilities on site and each camp has a shower house equipped with individual showers. Days off are a great time to rest and wash your clothes.
What would my job responsibilities be?
Depending on what position you are hired for will determine what your responsibilities are. For most positions, the primary focus is delivering program (I.E teaching merit badges, conducting weekly activities for campers and ensuring your area is ready for program). Additionally, all positions are expected to help with setup, maintenance, and tear down of the camp in addition to other general duties based on the operations of the camp.
Counselors-in-Training
How old are CITs?
Counselors-in-Training (CITs) need to be at least 14 years old by the time they start.
Do I need to pay to be a CIT?
CITs are neither paid nor charged. Room and board is provided.
What do CITs do?
CITs help teach in their program area, sometimes getting to teach by themselves once they have had enough practice. Outside of program, they would help the other staff with necessary tasks around camp – like building campfires or cleaning the showerhouse, be part of a Site Guide team for a unit, or just have free time.
How do I apply?
The application process is the same process as it is for staff. Use the online form above!
What is the time commitment?
For most camps, we recommend CITs come for a minimum of 2 weeks so that they get to experience multiple program areas and have a chance to get their feet under them. CITs are encouraged to stay for longer than 2 weeks.
Can CITs earn merit badges?
Some CITs work on and earn merit badges while they assist in teaching them. Other badges, they can work on in their free time by arranging it with the relevant Area Director. A word of caution to parents: don’t pressure your CIT to come back with a ton of badges. Badges are a nice extra and many CITs earn a couple, but the primary reason they are there is to learn about being a camp staff member. CITs will also need some time for relaxation and hanging out with the friends they make.
Staff Openings
The National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America is an equal opportunity employer. The National Capital Area Council does not discriminate in employment on accounts of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.
Below are many of the positions we hire annually:
- Instructors at Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Counselors-in-Training at Webelos & Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Lifeguards at Webelos, Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps, & Lenhok’sin High Adventure
- Area Directors at Webelos & Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Outpost Directors at Lenhok’sin High Adventure
- Outpost Assistants at Lenhok’sin High Adventure
- First Aiders at Webelos & Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Facilities Staff at Webelos & Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Aquatics Area Directors at Webelos & Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Shooting Sports Area Directors and Shotgun Directors at Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- EMTs at Camp Post
- Trading Post Managers at Webelos & Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Archery Directors at Webelos & Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Range Safety Officers at Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
- Cooks and Food Service Staff at Webelos & Scouts BSA/Venturing Camps
Instructor (minimum age 15) positions start at $125/week. Director positions start at $260/week.
2025 Summer Schedule
Staff Week begins Saturday, June 14 and Tear Down for most camps ends Tuesday, July 22 with some camps ending Tuesday, August 5.
Area Directors and other designated staff may be required to be available earlier than June 15th for position-specific training and/or for advance set up.
CITs should talk to their Camp Directors for camp dates.
