Boy Scout Camp-Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley

Are you tired of doing the same old routine?

Does this describe you (or someone you know...)

> Do you love the outdoors and do you love learning new skills?

> Do you love hiking, biking, swimming, and other outdoor activities?

> When you channel surf do Mountain Dew commercials really grab your attention?

> Are you known to randomly blurt out lines from your favorite funny movie or T.V. show?

> Is Weird Al your favorite artist or do you know a lot of silly songs?

> And – do your good friends say you're great with kids?

If you relate to these questions, then the perfect place for you is Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley during Summer Camp.

There's nothing wrong with spending the summer behind a cash register or taking someone’s order, but consider this:

Make a lot of new friends from your local area and nearby states.
Spend a summer in the great outdoors where nature prevails.
Acquire new skills that will last a lifetime .
Be part of an effective team and learn to cooperate with others to get things done.
Learn invaluable leadership skills and how to apply those leadership skills.
Undertake fulfilling, meaningful challenges and 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.
Live in a wholesome environment based on the Scout Oath and Law.
Have the advice, counsel, and support of senior staff who are dedicated to helping you succeed.
Be paid, receive food, and lodging in return for something challenging and fun.
Be considered for jobs of greater responsibility and receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits.

So why work at a fast food or retail establishment that focuses on sales when you can have opportunities like these that will prepare you for more meaningful endeavors?

Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities found nowhere else. The benefits go far beyond a paycheck, too. Business executives often note that experience as a camp staff member translates into excellent management and personnel skills. College credit can sometimes be obtained from working at camp. Check with your college counselor to see if you qualify.

Look at some of Lost Valley's past Summer Camp Staffs here.

Summer Camp Staff Positions

We are now hiring for 2008:

Here are some of the positions we are looking for:

Scout Skills Staff
Handicraft Staff
Trading Post Staff
Nature / Ecology Staff

Lost Valley’s camp staff members are at least 15 years of age, some areas require older staff. There is also a Staff in Training position for youth who are 14 years old.

Staff in Training (S.I.T.)

If you will be 14 by summer of 2008, your a perfect candidate for a Staff in Training position. Staff in Training positions require a three week minimum commitment. The first week is Staff Week, where the SIT's will learn basic camp operations, different program areas, songs, and help prepare summer camp for campers. Then the SIT's will schedule two additional weeks at camp. The first week they will have rotating assignments to several program areas; this will give them a wide range of program area knowledge. The second week they can choose the program area they want to work.

I’m busy this summer, what about the rest of the year?

Lost Valley is busy year round with groups participating in rock climbing, rifle shooting, shotgun range, archery range, or the COPE course. Lost Valley also has scheduled camping weekends including: Merit Badge Weekends, Webelos Partner and Pal Weekends, and Family Camp Weekends. Our Campmasters are in charge of the year round activities at Lost Valley, these volunteers’ help run the programs for the weekend. Campmaster's are fed in the dinning halls and housed in staff cabins.

Looking for a wholesome family activity? The entire family can become Campmasters. We have several Campmasters families that have been coming out to Lost Valley for years, some younger members of Campmaster families have gotten married and now bring their families out as Campmasters.

What is a Campmaster?

The Campmaster Corps is a group of men, women, and youth who act as volunteer members of camp staff on weekends throughout the year. Campmasters operate program areas such as the rifle range, shotgun range, archery, trading post, sports areas, camp administration, and camp maintenance. Many people can be utilized immediately in some camp program areas. Other program areas require training which is provided by the Orange County Council, BSA throughout the year.

What can the Campmaster Corps offer you?

If you enjoy the outdoors, find fulfillment in working with youth, and don't mind a little hard work, Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley Campmasters may be for you. After full days of working in the camp program, the Campmasters enjoy good fellowship and the common desire to work as a team to improve and expand the camp programs.

How can you become a Campmaster?

Download an application to become a Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley Campmaster. When you have completed the application and mailed it to the address shown, the Head Campmaster will review your qualifications and place you in the program. If you would like more information, click here (PDF Document) to fill out the form. Campmasters and their families are housed and fed for free-in exchange for offering program. Four weekends a year are requested. You choose the weekends you work.

Minimum requirements for Campmasters are:

Adult Campmasters	Youth Campmasters
Registered Scouter, 18 years old and over	Registered Scout, 14 years old and other
Scouting background	Star Rank or higher
Outdoor Skills Training recommended	Troop leadership experience
Youth Protection Training	Scoutmaster's recommendation
(Current Scoutmasters are discouraged)	(Adult sponsors are required for Scouts 14 and 15 years old)
Also helpful: CPR Training and Red Cross Standard First Aid

WARNING: Lost Valley could become habit forming! Usual side effects includes a sudden increase in listening to country music, buying a cowboy hat and boots, wearing a dark green uniform, and looking forward to driving down dirt roads.

Questions?

If you have any questions please email the Reservation Director, the Summer Camp Director or the Head Campmaster.

How Do You Apply for Scout Camp Staff or Campmaster Corps?

For more information about opportunities please download either a Staff Application form for summer camp staff or a Campmaster Application for year round activities. Then e-mail or fax your application to Toni in our Camping Department and she’ll get the application to the correct group.

Mail, FAX, or email you application to;

Toni Klemm
Camping Department Administrative Assistant
Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America
1211 East Dyer Road
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 546-8558 x136
FAX: (714) 546-0415
email: ToniK@ocbsa.org

Or fill out the following form and when you press 'Submit' it will be e-mailed to us;

Name:

Address:

City: State: ZIP:

Phone:

Email:

Age: Over 21 Under 21

Summer Camp Staff: (Summer season: Last week of June to Mid-August)

Campmaster Staff: (Year round)

Friends of the Valley: (Year round)

Currently Registered with the Boy Scouts of America:

The Boy Scouts of America is an equal opportunity employer that hires both females and males, as well as people of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures, and mixed abilities.