LOTOSR camp staff members posing together

Join Our Camp Staff

Being a part of the Summer Camp Staff isn’t just another summer job. We work with youth from Scouts of all ages to not just teach outdoor skills and merit badges, but to change lives.

Why Work at Camp?

  • Make lifelong friends working alongside a team that shares your values
  • Spend your summer outdoors at one of the most beautiful camps in the midwest
  • Gain experience that will set you apart from others in future jobs and college applications
  • Housing, meals, salary, and training are all provided
  • Work with youth and adults of all ages in a meaningful way
  • Develop leadership skills through hands-on experience
  • Serve others and give back to the Scouting community
  • Live by Scout values in a wholesome, supportive environment

Available Positions

We hire staff for a wide range of program areas. Positions are available for ages 15 and up, with director-level roles requiring age 18+ or 21+. You’re never too old to be on camp staff!

  • Outdoor Skills
  • Shooting Sports
  • Climbing & COPE
  • Boating & Aquatics
  • Lifeguards
  • Invention Lab
  • Blacksmithing & Skills/Trades
  • Ecology & Nature
  • Medic / Health Officer
  • Trading Post
  • Camp Commissioner
  • Additional support positions

Camp Commissioner Corps

Camp Commissioners are adult volunteer Scouters who serve as liaisons between troops and the camp staff. Commissioners attend camp free of charge and play a vital role in ensuring every troop has a great camp experience.

What Commissioners Do

  • Conduct daily campsite inspections and award honor campsite recognition
  • Facilitate Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training for adult leaders
  • Lead leader-specific trainings and roundtable discussions
  • Help resolve troop concerns and connect leaders with camp resources

Requirements & Details

  • Age 21+, registered BSA Scouter with current Youth Protection Training
  • 3–5 commissioners serve each weekly session
  • Commissioner orientation held in April before camp season
  • Attend camp free — housing and meals provided
Apply to Be a Commissioner

Ready to Apply?

Minimum age: 15 by June 1. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply Now

Questions? Contact Dennis Kerns at dennis.kerns@scouting.org

Stay Connected

Former camp staff? Join the GRC Summer Camp Staff Alumni group on Facebook to reconnect with fellow staff members and stay up to date on camp news.