Camp Staff

Opportunities to serve Scouting as a member of the Connecticut Rivers Council Summer Camp staff at Camp Workcoeman are available to outstanding applicants who are members of the Boy Scouts of America. Competition for employment is rigorous; the jobs demanding; the experience exhilarating.

The camp is dedicated to supporting each unit’s outdoor and advancement program while giving each Scout an enriching long term camping experience.

Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of a disability or any category protected by applicable law.

• The minimum age accepted is 15; however, it is strongly recommended that those who seek a camp staff position should have previously participated in the Counselors in Training (CIT) Program. Boy Scouts of America standards require ages 18 and 21 minimum for some positions.
• All staff, as a condition of employment, are required to be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.
• The principles of the Scout Oath and Law must be practiced as a way of life.
• The staff is expected to set an example of excellence in Scouting, which includes the proper wearing of the Scout uniform.
• Salary is based on position responsibility with consideration given to individual experience.

All applications must be submitted online using the link below. It is recommended that you submit your application early. Applicants will be notified of the interview schedule by the Camp Director.

If you are interested in working at camp this summer, please contact Camp Director Lou Seiser at [email protected].

Counselor In Training Program

The CIT program offers an exciting opportunity for those who would like to learn about the camp operation from the staff viewpoint. As a CIT, you will learn leadership skills, will become knowledgeable of camp operations, and will develop teaching skills.

The CIT Program is a one (1) week commitment. The program is designed to instill the knowledge and values that are expected of all Camp Workcoeman staff members. Participants will work in all areas of camp and gain first-hand experiences to understand what it really takes to operate the high-quality programs of Camp Workcoeman.

The cost for the program in 2024 is $200. Participants must be at least 14 years old. All participants will be evaluated at the end of the week and could be offered to stay for another week based on their performance.

The program is available starting the second week of the summer season (July 7). The program runs Sunday evening through Friday evening. Participants will sleep on cots in canvas tents. They will spend the day helping the staff run the camp program while evenings will involve various training opportunities such as a Leave No Trace Trainer course.

Those who successfully complete this program will be seriously considered for future camp staff positions. Those that participate in the CIT Program enhance their possibility of being hired to the staff, but participation does not guarantee a position. Please understand that participation in the CIT program in no way guarantees employment.

If you are interested in being a CIT, please contact Camp Director Lou Seiser at [email protected].