“We build girls of courage confidence, & character, who make the world a better place”
Open Positions for Summer, 2010
Click on the camp to the left to view the current open positions at that camp. The information is updated as often as possible, which is at least monthly.
Camp dates for 2010 is June 1st- July 31st
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Bonus money for recruiting staff and working a second summer
- Free health and accident insurance during employment
- Workers compensation insurance
- Free room and board (great food!)
- Limited internet access during time off
- Separate phone line for personal calls
- Free use of boats and other camp equipment during time off
- Free use of laundry facilities
- First Aid & CPR Training
- Lifeguard training for qualified staff
- Sailing, kayaking, lifeguard training for qualified staff
Make A Difference
Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated
solely to girls—all girls—where,
in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills
for success in the real world.
In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will
serve themalltheir lives—like strong values,
social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
At Girl Scout camp, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls
together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scout
camp, they cangrow courageous and strong.
Professional Development
The excellent training you'll receive for this job includes 10-14 days of pre-camp training. You will learn leadership skills, study child and adolescent development, and get certified in CPR and First Aid. You'll also practice your outdoor camping and boating skills and learn new program activities.
Camp counseling is excellent preparation for any career. You will improve your leadership style, people skills, organizational strategies, and problem-solving abilities. Because of the breadth of the job, employers in all kinds of fields recognize camp counseling on resumes as an outstanding experience. e can also help you arrange your camp job as an official internship or for college credit.
Build Lasting Friendships
The highlight of camp work? Forging strong friendships. You'll
live and work with 25 to 35 incredible staff members through a summer experience
like no other, and through it all, you'll become very close.
Our staff are mostly college students and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Many are studying or have degrees in education, recreation, or environmental science; some are in fields unrelated to camp. Their Girl Scouting, camping, boating, swimming and counseling experience is greatly varied. We hire staff from across the country and around the world.
From counselor newsletters and organized annual reunions to e-mail and informal get-togethers, bonds built and memories made are maintained after the summer's end. Many friends from Bear Creek and Pennyroyal stay in touch for years—some even for decades.
International Camp Counselors
Each summer, we hire international staff who further enrich our programs by sharing their diverse cultures and experiences. Last summer, we had staff from England, Finland, Kazakhstan, Australia, Korea, Thailand, Scotland, and Mexico. We have a great time with our internationals and enjoyed learning more about their language, games, songs, food and customs. We look forward to another great international exchange in 2010!
How Do I Become A Camp Counselor?
The hiring process begins with the application.
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, religion or national origin.
