Summer Camp Staff Opportunities

Join Our Staff

Are you a high-energy and fun-loving person who enjoys working with youth, is looking for an engaging summer job, or has an interest in education in the Western Massachusetts area? Our Horace A. Moses Scout Reservation might be the perfect fit for you! We are now hiring staff for our Summer Camp Programs starting June 28th and going to August 2nd.

Job Openings

  • Ranger Staff (18+)
  • Throwing Sports (18+)
  • Lifeguards (16+)
  • Kitchen Staff (16+)
  • Program Aids (15+)
  • Day Camp Director (21+)
  • Day Camp Program Director (21+)

Our camp staff quickly become a family that both works and plays together, accomplishing something that we can take great pride in. All this happens while also making new friends and having a blast.

You do not need to be a member of Scouting America to apply. All you need is an interest in working with youth and availability to work the sessions that summer camp will occur and staff training, which differs from based on the program you are interested in.

Camp Staff is a one of a kind experience! A summer on staff provides the opportunity to:

  • Make lots of new friends.
  • Spend a summer in the great outdoors where nature prevails.
  • Acquire experiential education (learning by doing) and new skills that will last a lifetime.
  • Be part of an effective team and to cooperate with others to get things done.
  • Learn how to lead others and to apply leadership skills.
  • Undertake and fulfill meaningful challenges and to earn the satisfaction of doing a job well.
  • Work with youth and adults of all ages.
  • Serve others (the most noble and fulfilling pursuit of all).
  • Give something back for the opportunities you have received.
  • Have the advice, counsel, and support of senior staff who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
  • Be considered for jobs of greater responsibility and to receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits.
  • Learn vocational skills that can help in outside employment or assist with vocational education.
  • Earn money while doing what you enjoy.
  • Have fun!

Camp is located just 20 minutes from MassPike I-90 Exit 41.

 

Camp Staff Dates:

  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 6pm at Mount Tom Masonic Lodge for Staff Kick-Off and Paperwork

  • Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 9am at camp for Staff Work Day 

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 9am at camp for Staff Work Day 

  • Summer Work Dates

    • Saturday, June 27, 2025 10am to  Monday August 3, 2026 4pm

    • 5 Saturdays off in June/July 10am Saturday to 10am Sunday

 

How do I Apply?

Interested in joining our Summer Camp Staff team? Follow the steps below to apply:

  1. Complete the online application
    Submit your information and required documents using the application form linked below.

  2. Upload required documents
    Be sure to include all requested documents so we can process your application without delay.

  3. Application review
    Our team will review your submission and contact you if additional information is needed.

Apply here:
https://forms.wmascouting.org/view.php?id=13688299 

File Name Description
Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Summer Camp Application Download
Day Camp Director and Program Director Job Description Download
Staff Summer Camp Reference Form Download
Summer Residential Camp Staff Job Descriptions Download