2026
Serve Scouting as a
member of Summer Camp staff.
INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY:
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The preferred minimum age is 16.ā
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15-year-olds may be employed, but they provide an Eligibility to Work form.
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14-year-olds may serve as Counselors in Training (CITs). The CIT program is designed to develop future staff members and is a volunteer position. CITs work in almost all of the areas at camp during their weeks with us. CIT must also provide an Eligibility to Work form to be on staff.
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The staff is employed from June 7, 2026, to June 20, 2026. These dates are broken down as follows:
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Staff Week: June 7, 2026- June 12, 2026.ā
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Summer Camp: June 14, 2026- June 20, 2026.
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YMCA Camp: June 23, 2026- June 25, 2026
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Applicants must be registered members of Scouting America or agree to become registered before employment begins.
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The principles of the Scout Oath and Law must be practiced as a way of life.
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The staff is expected to set an example in Scouting, which includes the proper wearing of the Scout uniform.
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Salary is based on the position's responsibility with consideration of the individual’s experience.
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Review the list of jobs in the various areas and indicate three preferences on the application.
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Mail your Summer Camp Staff application to:
Tukabatchee Area Council - Camp Staff
3067 Carter Hill Road
Montgomery, AL 36111
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or Email your application to: camptukabatchee@gmail.comā
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Interviews will be held as applications are received, please contact the Camp Director for a time and date.
ONCE HIRED:
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Complete three online mandatory pieces of training:
All youth and adult camp staff should provide proof of the following three pieces of training. Print the certificate of completion and return them to the Assistant Camp Director. These certificates of completion will be held in your employee file and are due no later than April 11, 2026. Screenshots are not acceptable.
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Safeguarding Youth Training (This training is valid for one year and should not expire before June 30, 2026 .)
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Hazardous Weather Training (This training is valid for two years and should not expire before June 30, 2026.)
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Harassment Prevention Training (This training is valid for one year and should not expire before June 30, 2026.)
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Complete three in-person mandatory pieces of training:
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āSummer Camp Training Day: April 11, 2026 / 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Summer Camp Training Day: May 30, 2026 / 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Summer Camp Staff Week: June 8, 2025 - June 13, 2025
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Employment forms will be provided.
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Proof of identity and proof of citizenship is required for all youth and adult staff members.
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BSA medical forms are required. Parts A, B, and C. are required for all youth and adult staff.
These forms should not expire before June 30, 2026.
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All youth and adult staff must complete Understanding and Preventing Youth-on-Youth Abuse Training for Camp Staff prior to commencing work with youth campers. This training must be renewed annually and will be held on April 11, 2025, and May 30, 2026.
Required Paperwork once on staff:
Form | Youth | Ages 14-17 | Adults | Ages 18+ (Paid) | Adults | 18+ (Volunteer) |
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Required (aquatics staff only) | Required (aquatics staff only) | Required (aquatics staff only) | |
Required | Required | ||
Required (See #1 below) | |||
Required | Required (See #3 below) | ||
Required | Required (See #2 below) | ||
Required | |||
Required | Required | ||
Required | Required | ||
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Required | Required | Required | |
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Required | Required | Required |
1 14-year-old and 15-year-old camp staff members must have an Eligibility to Work form on file.
2 18-year-old camp staff members must have a Staff Program Permission Slip on file that is signed by their parent or guardian.
3 18-year-old camp staff members must have an Employee Information Form on file.
