Camp Whitsett Staff

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2009 Staff Application

Hiring for the 2009 season will begin soon
Just check back here for further information

If interested contact the Camp Director

Contact Camp Director if you have questions
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..All staff will be registered as members of
Venture Crew 1947 (for Whitsett's first year)
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If you don't have a Venture Crew Application
you can download one HERE
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Tentative 2009 Staff Camp Dates
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June 14 - June 20	- Staff Week
June 21 - June 27	- Session 1
June 28 - July 4	- Session 2
July 5 - July 11	- Session 3
July 12 - July 18	- Session 4
July 19 - July 25	- Session 5
July 26 - Aug 1	- Session 6
Aug 2 - Aug 8	- Session 7
Aug 9 - Aug 15	- Session 8
Sunday, August 16	- 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.
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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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