Summer Camp Staff Application

1. Contact Information

2. The best way to contact me is by:

3. How did you learn about this job?

4. Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland operates several types of camps. Please tell us the program where you'd prefer to work.

5. Which positions interest you?

Please keep in mind that most positions are hired only at resident camp. Look for positions marked with DC or HA to signify that they are for Day Camp or High Adventure.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by June 1st to be considered for positions, except when marked otherwise.
^Must be at least 21 years old to qualify.
*May be under 18 years old.

6. High School Education

7. College Education

8. Other Education

9. Current Certifications/Trainings

Please list the certifying organization and expiration date.

10. Relevant Previous Employment and Volunteer History

11. Relevant Previous Employment and Volunteer History

12. Relevant Previous Employment and Volunteer History

13. Relevant Previous Employment and Volunteer History

14. References: Please list three individuals, other than relatives or personal friends, who know of your qualifications and/or background experience. We recommend former employers, teachers, ministers, school counselors, Girl Scout leaders or other persons who can give an honest account of your abilities, work ethic, and personality.


References will be e-mailed an online form to fill out. Please make sure that the address that you give is correct.

If you do not have an e-mail address for a reference, it is your responsibility to give them a paper reference that can be submitted. You form which can be found on www.gsoh.org.





Reference 1

15. Reference 2

16. Reference 3

17. Please note: The State of Ohio requires a Criminal Background Check for all employees who work directly with children.


Have you ever been convicted or pled no contest or guilty to a crime (other than minor traffic violations)?

18. Do you have a valid driver’s license?

19. Have you had your driver’s license suspended or revoked in the last four years?

20. Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland requests the following information because of our dedication and commitment to the girls we serve. All youth-serving organizations must take reasonable precautions when hiring paid staff who works directly with children. This information is confidential.

I certify that I never have been convicted of, nor pled no contest or guilty to the following:
• Child abuse in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2919.22
• Endangering children in violation of section 2907.04
• Gross sexual imposition in violation of section 2907.05
• Sexual imposition in violation of section 2907.06
• Importuning in violation of section 2907.07
• Voyeurism in violation of section 2907.08
• Public indecency in violation of section 2907.09
• Any offense of violence or any existing or former offense of any municipal corporation, this state, any other state or the United States that is similar to any of the above offenses.

I agree with the above statements:

21. You don't have to have been a camper to be a great camp staff member, but we'd like to hear about your camp experience if you've got it.

Did you attend camp as a child?

22. If you've attended camp, tell us how many summers you attended camp and what type(s) of camp you attended.

23. Have you participated in a Counselor in Training or Day Camp Program Aide program?

24. If you answered yes to the above question, please tell us when and at what camp. Also, please tell us about the most important thing that you gained from that experience.

25. There's a place at camp for just about every skill imaginable. We would like to get a feel for what interests and abilities you have. Keep in mind that you don't have to be good at everything to be a good staff member!

Please rank your interests and skill level in the categories below.


Performing Arts

26. Other Arts

27. Environmental Awareness

28. Outdoor Adventure

29. Waterfront Activities

30. Sports and Games

31. Team Building and Challenge Course

32. Horseback Riding (Western)

33. Other Skills

34. Why do you want to work at camp this summer?

35. How can camp change the world?

36. What do you hope to gain by working for Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland this summer?

37. How will camp be a better, safer, and more magical place for campers because you are there?

38. Describe your experience with outdoor living, dealing with minimal personal time, and/or working with kids.

39. Returning Staff Only: What have you done since last summer that will make you a better staff member this summer?

40. Returning Staff Only: Describe one good and one bad experience that stand out in your mind from your last summer of employment. What could you have done to make your bad experience better?

41. I certify that the information is true and complete and that I have not knowingly withheld any information which might, if disclosed, affect my application unfavorably. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of facts on this application will be cause for rejection of this application or dismissal after employment.

I understand that employment is conditioned upon acceptable results of a pre-employment screening and successful completion of a background check as required by the State of Ohio. Additionally, I understand that I will be required to submit a certificate of physical examination upon arrival at camp.I am aware that I must become a member of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and I agree to uphold its ideals and policies.

I understand that this employment application and any other Girl Scout documents are not contracts of employment, and that any individual who is hired may voluntarily leave employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, and may be terminated by the council at any time with or without cause or notice. I understand that any oral or written statements to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and are not to be relied upon by any prospective or existing employee.

I authorize Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland to inquire into my employment history and qualifications for the position(s) for which I am being considered. I authorize past/current employers and other persons to release the information requested by Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland. I hereby waive any and all claims against any person who provides information in response to Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland’s request concerning my employment history and other qualifications.

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND CONSENT TO THESE STATEMENTS.