Employment at Camp
Camp Oljato Staff Opportunities for Ages 14+
Our lakefront resident camp on Huntington Lake sits at approximately 7,000’ elevation. Arrive by boat, live on site, and help deliver Aquatics, Climbing, Range & Target Activities (RATA), Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Nature/Ecology, and more.
Lead and Teach
Share your talents. Train Scouts, run program areas, and build leadership skills. Your knowledge and enthusiasm create a vibrant summer camp experience for Scouts.
Season Dates
Generally Staff Week + multiple camp week sessions. Exact dates in your offer letter. Click here to view camp sessions. Staff Week begins one week before the first campers arrive.
Pay, Housing, and Meals
Weekly pay, issued every other week. Training and some certifications included. Resident roles include bunk housing and discounted meals during your contracted dates.
Ready to make an impact this summer?
Looking for Something Closer to Home? Staff our Local Day Camps
Camp Ta-Ki-Ma Day Camps offer four separate weeklong sessions during June and July at locations across the council. Day camp staff roles are a great fit for CITs and high schoolers to lead Cub Scouts, earn service hours, and build outdoor leadership close to home.
Age 14+
Start Your Leadership Journey
Day Camp Volunteer Staff—help run stations (crafts, games, STEM, BB/archery as qualified), lead groups, and keep the fun rolling. Service hours are available.
Age 16+
Support Roles Vary by Site
Station leads, program aides, admin support, and more. Specific roles and dates appear with the seasonal application.
Day Camp Staff Training
All Day Camp staff must attend one training session. Click here to sign up.
Questions about Day Camp Staff?
Contact Andrew Wilmes at (650) 341-5633 or andrew.wilmes@scouting.org.
How Do I Benefit by Working at Camp?
We want to give local Scouts an opportunity to become contributing members of the staff for our events at Oljato, Boulder Creek Scout Reservation or Day Camp. We realize being an event staff member is an incredible life and work experience that has numerous lasting benefits. Camp staff members learn and improve many important skills including:
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Leadership skills
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Teaching skills
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Learning to get along with others
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How to motivate others
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How to work effectively on a team
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The value and satisfaction of hard work
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Lasting friendships
Some exciting developments about our properties we want you to know about:
We listened to camper feedback and we continue to put significant capital investments in the camps over the last 10 years including: Staff Cabins, Food Service, Improved Rifle and Shotgun ranges, Waterfront, Handicraft, Nature, Kitchen, Cooks Cabin, Medical Lodge, Latrines, Dining Hall Roof, and General Infrastructure.
Becoming a member of the Camp Staff is the premier opportunity for leadership and volunteerism, which are integral parts of making Scouting programs throughout the council much stronger.
We are looking forward to working with a number of outstanding youth leaders this summer, Pacific Skyline Council Camping Committee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to a safe, inclusive program.
Questions?
Contact Tom Kenney at (650) 341-5633 or thomas.kenney@scouting.org