Acquire Life Skills at Scout Camp Are you tired of doing the same old routine? Camp Lowden offers opportunities for a variety of summer camp staff jobs. The Boy Scouts of America is an equal opportunity employer that hires both females and males, as well as people of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures, and mixed abilities.

Photo Courtesy of Bill Doering, Troop 902

Why apply for a Camp Staff position? Here are a few of the countless reasons that are frequently expressed: To make lots of new friends in your area, other states, and even 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 and 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?

Job Descriptions

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Summer camp staff applications are available at the council service center or click on a link below to download a printable version. (all open in new window) Camp Staff Application | Camp Staff Reference Sheet Return to:           Blackhawk Area Council           Attn: Program Director           PO Box 4085           Rockford, IL 61110 If you have any questions, please contact one of the following: Camp Lowden Director Bruce Small, 815-777-2413 (work) or 815-777-1271 (home) Send Bruce an e-mail Council Program Director Phil McCrery, 815-397-0210 ext. 108