Camp Whitsett Staff

Camp Whitsett Staff Page

Friends of Whitsett Link

2010 Staff Application

Staff has been hired --- Camp is Starting
and there are still openings for Camp Staff 2010
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Dear Potential 2010 Camp Whitsett Staff,

Thank you for your interest in being part of our 2010 family. The official application is available online, the LINK is located just below this box. Before you begin, you should know that:

-You will need two references and a "letter of intent" which will help us know more about you.

-You will have only four choices to list for your desired area to work.

-You will have to fill in your expected summer schedule. You should let us know immediately if those dates change.

Again, thank you for your interest. Interviews will be held in early February at the WLACC council office. We will be contacting you before then to arrange the day and time that best fits our and your schedules.

Yours in Scouting,
Gregory Lewis
Camp Whitsett Program Director

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To Apply - click to go to the ONLINE APPLICATION site

Contact the Camp Directors if you have questions

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Council Office Address:

WLACC, Boy Scouts of America
16525 Sherman Way, C-8
Van Nuys, CA 91406

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..All staff will be registered as members of Venture Crew 1947 (for Whitsett's first year)

If you don't have a Venture Crew Application you can download one HERE

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2010 Staff Camp Dates
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June 13 - June 19	- Staff Week
June 20 - June 26	- Session 1
June 27 - July 3	- Session 2
July 4 - July 10	- Camp Closed
July 11 - July 17	- Session 4
July 18 - July 24	- Session 5
July 25 - July 31	- Session 6
Aug 1 - Aug 7	- Session 7
Sunday, August 8	- Staff - Camp Close Day
a Sunday Work Day to close camp [employment ends when all work is done]

If interested, please contact the Camp Director for details
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Boys who have attended Whitsett as Scouts are an
excellent source of Staff and we welcome all

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..COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING

.          .- four weeks, training position (unpaid) but with Room and Board. Receive training under
            the CIT director. Learn how to counsel, how to teach Merit Badges, and more. Work in
            an area or areas of your choice. A super OJT experience. Get preference next year.

1) A Scout must be 14 years old.
2) Preferable Star Scout or higher.
3) Be willing to work harder than ever before, in an activity with great satisfaction.
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.JUNIOR STAFF

. .- the whole summer (hopefully), at least 5 weeks, paid on a scale + room and board
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1) A Scout must be at least 15 years old, preferabley 16.
2) Be a Life Scout or better.
3) Be willing to work harder than ever before, in an activity with great satisfaction.
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.DIRECTOR STAFF

. .- the whole summer, paid on a scale + room and board
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1) Minimum 18 years old, some positions at least 21 years old.
2) Special training, some need National Camp School (council paid).
3) Ability to organize and lead Junior staff.
4) Have experience or training in area to be supervised.
5) Be willing to work harder than ever before, in an activity with great satisfaction.
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Staff members leave camp with the satisfaction of having done a great service to younger Scouts, having worked for a summer in a beautiful environment, and having learned the ability to work well with others in varied circumstance. A job recommended for ANYONE
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Contact the Camp Director if you have questions

Why Apply for a Camp Staff Job?

Here are a few of the countless reasons:

* To make lots of new friends in your home area, other states, and sometimes 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 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.
* To receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits.

. .Why work at a fast food or retail establishment that focuses on sales when you can have
. .opportunities like these that will prepare you for more meaningful endeavors?..

.. . .Contact the Camp Director if you have questions

STAFF - CLICK to see what to Bring to Camp

Click on the Council Patch to eMail the Council Camping Department
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We are looking for former staff and campers to continue to build the Camp Whitsett Friends of Whitsett. We want to include names, years on staff, eMail addresses, and other information so that former staff can contact former staff.

We hold Whitsett Reunions each the Summer during the Camp Season, on the 2nd weekend of July. If you are interested in attending the next Reunion and to get on the Friends of Whitsett mailing list, eMail Chuck Smith.

eMail Chuck Smith
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