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Camp Staff Opportunities

Need a summer job?

 

Working Summer Camp allows you make new friends.
Have Fun and make a impact on our youth for the future.

Come work Boxwell Summer Camp with the BEST STAFF in the Nation. Follow these STEPS.

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Change Lives. Leave a Legacy. Have Fun. Make Friends

Joining the Boxwell staff isn’t just a job for the summer. Our staff members are passionate about camp, dedicated to program excellence, and serious about providing the best experience possible for every Scout. When you join us, you join a family of staffers spanning generations.  You must be at least 15 years old by the time Staff Training Week starts in order to join staff.

Step 1 - Check your availability

 

2024 Boxwell Scout Reservation Summer Camp Program Dates (dates you will be working):

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  • Staff Development Day: May 4

  • Area Director’s Week (Mandatory)  May 28-31

  • Staff Training Week (Mandatory) June 2-8

    • Week 1: June 9-15

    • Week 2: June 16-22

    • Week 3: June 23-29

    • Week 4: June 30-July 6

    • National Guard Week: TBA

Cub Sessions

 

Session 1: June 10-12

Session 2: June 14-16

Session 3: June 21-23

Session 4: June 24-26

Session 5: June 28-30

Can’t be there all summer? On your application let us know if you will need to leave camp during the summer for Philmont, Sea Base, etc. IF you plan to miss a week of camp please choose Week 4 June 30-July 6, 2024.

Step 2 - Complete our Staff Application

  • Click here for 2024 Scouts BSA Staff Application

  • Click here for 2024 Cubworld Application

Counselor in Training (CIT)  Click here for 2024 Counselor in Training (CIT) Application

2024 APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applications can still be submitted after the below deadlines, but those applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with separate interview dates that will be communicated individually.

  • November 20, 2023 - All return staff members application due.

  • December 4, 2023 – Staff Application Dues

  • December 2, 2023 – New Incoming Staff Interview @ Boxwell Reservation 9 am – 2 pm High Adventure Building

  • January 29, 2024 – First Round of Employment Paperwork Mailed and Emailed to staffs

  • February 3, 2024 – New Incoming Staff Interview @ Council Office 10 am – 1 pm (second opportunity)

  • February 26, 2024 – All Employment Paperwork Mailed and emailed

Step 3 - Sign-up for an interview

New Incoming Staff Only

What to bring the day of the interview:

  • Class A Uniform

  • Positive Attitude

  • If possible, a printed copy of your application.
     

December 2, 2023 – Boxwell Reservation 9 am – 2 pm High Adventure Building

  • Click HERE to RSVP 
     

February 3, 2024 - Council Office 10 am – 1 pm

Step 4 - Onboarding

Once you have interviewed:

If hired, you will receive a contract and other required forms in the mail. This will be mailed to the address provided on your online application.

  • In March you will be contract by one of the directors from your camp to confirm your employment and to review important dates.

  • May 4, 2024 All Staff Paperwork is due to the Council Office.

  • After May 4, 2024 - $25 deduction will be added to your first pay check. (Exception with medical form)

Step 5 – Staff Paperwork

Step 6 –Trainings

  • ALL TRAININGS MUST BE TAKEN ANNUALLY.

  • ALL TRAININGS MUST BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY.

  • THIS IS REQUIRED FOR CAMP STAFF (SQ-402).

  • All TRAINING MUST be complete prior to the start of camp. Please send a copy of your COMPELTED CERTIFICATE (INCLUDING YOUR NAME) with your Complete Staff Paperwork.

  • Additional REQUIRED Training for specific Program Areas

    • American Red Cross – We are required to have at least 50% of summer camp staff Trained in CPR. IF you have CPR Training please send a copy of your current certification along with your staff paperwork Click Here

    • Medical Staff Click Here 

    • Food Service Safe Delivery COVID-19 Precautions Click Here

Step 7 – How to get paid

All required Staff Paperwork must be turned in by May 4, 2024 (NO paper work NO PAY)

Step 8 – Camp Dates

Add these dates to your calendar

  • Beaver Day 

  • May 4, 2024 All paperwork is due to the council office

  • May 4, 2024 Staff Development Day 

  • Area Director’s Week (Mandatory)  May 28-31

  • Staff Training Week (Mandatory) June 2-8

  • Week 1: June 9-15

  • Week 2: June 16-22

  • Week 3: June 23-29

  • Week 4: June 30-July 6

  • National Guard Week: TBA

 

Step 9 – Staff Needs

  • Complete Scout Uniform

  • Read the Staff Manual

 

Step 10 – Come to camp on Sunday June 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm Stahlman Dining Hall.

 

TOP 10 Reasons to be on Boxwell Summer Camp Staff!

  1. To make lots of new friends and to spend a summer in the great outdoors where nature prevails

  2. To acquire experiential education (learning by doing) and new skills that will last a lifetime

  3. To be part of an effective team and to cooperate with others to get things done

  4. To learn how to lead others and to apply leadership skills

  5. To undertake and fulfill meaningful challenges and to earn the satisfaction of doing a job well

  6. To give something back for the opportunities you have received

  7. To live in a wholesome environment based on the Scout Oath and Scout Law

  8. To have the advice, counsel, and support of senior staff who are dedicated to helping you succeed

  9. To be paid and receive food and lodging in return for something challenging and fun

  10. To be considered for jobs of greater responsibility and to receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits​

Cub Sessions

 

Session 1: June 10-12

Session 2: June 14-16

Session 3: June 21-23

Session 4: June 24-26

Session 5: June 28-30

For more information contact Jason Flannery at jflannery@mtcbsa.org

Check out http://www.virtualboxwell.org  Were you can find a repository of historical information about Middle Tennessee Council's Summer Camp, Staff and the Council itself. Here you will find photos, stories, maps, updates on what is going on today and much, much more!

Summer Camp Staff ...A Job With Character.  Why I choose to be on Boxwell Camp Staff

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