camp staff

The Pacific Crest Council is hiring for our three resident camps. Each camp has a week of staff training, plus the full season listed below.

  • At Camp Baker in the Oregon Dunes, Scouts BSA staff works from June 21 to July 19
  • At Camp Melakwa in the Cascade mountains, Scouts BSA staff works from July 20 to August 9
  • At Camp McLoughlin on Lake of the Woods, Cub Resident staff works from June 30 to July 25

 

The minimum age for paid positions is 16 years old.

Key director positions require a minimum age of 18 or 21, depending on position and responsibility.

Counselor-in-Training

Scouts 15 years old (as of July 1) can be trained as summer camp staff through the counselor-in-training (CIT) program by volunteering for two or more weeks, experiencing what it is like to work at summer camp. At Pacific Crest Council camps, CITs must attend staff orientation and other mandatory camp trainings.

Adult Volunteers

To help supplement the camp staff, we welcome volunteers over the age of 18 to give their time and expertise to one or more weeks during the summer. Positions may include serving as a commissioner, health officer, assistant ranger, camp chaplain, super-troop leader, and more. All camp positions start by submitting this form.

Interviews

Information about in-person interview dates coming soon.

Saturday, March 1st
10:00am – 12:00 PM
Bend, OR

Friday March 7th
7:00pm – 9:00 PM
Central Point Scout Office

Saturday, March 8th
10:00am – 12:00 PM
Eugene Scout Office

Staff Application

Complete the online camp staff application below or fill out a paper application and email it to camping@pccscouting.org.

2025 Council Dinner / Auction
& Online Silent Auction

The  Pacific Crest Council Dinner/Auction is this week!!

This important fundraiser for the council is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Eugene Country Club. You will not want to miss participating either at the live dinner/auction or in the on-line silent auction  to raise funds that support the Scouting America programs the council offers to youth in 8 counties.

The Silent Auction is open NOW for bidding through September 22nd!