All those wishing to apply for a Camp Staff position must complete an application first.
This page is for those applicants who have received a confirmation letter to be on staff (Paid or Volunteer or CIT). If you have not, go no further.
The following packets, clearances, online training, and other paperwork are all required from all camp staff.
IF IT IS LISTED ON THE CHECKLIST, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE OR OBTAIN. PAPERWORK MUST BE TURNED IN ALL TOGETHER.
Camp Staff Paperwork
(Click and download your specific packet - 14 years of age or older)
- Summer Resident Camp Staff 2025 - Download Employee Packet -18 and Older (4/01/2025)
- Summer Resident Camp Staff 2025 - Download Employee Packet - 17 and younger (4/01/2025)
- Summer Resident Camp Staff 2025 - Download Camp Volunteer and CIT Packet (4/01/2025)
- Summer Day Camp Staff 2025 – Coming soon
Quick Links/Information
PA State Youth Protection Clearance Requirements (PA Act 15)
For youth-serving organizations in Pennsylvania, new clearance requirements were enacted that need to be completed before you can volunteer and work with youth in PA. Please see the information listed below for all the important new details.
MANDATED REPORTER OF CHILD ABUSE
All employees, volunteers, registered and unregistered, over the age of 18 are now mandated reporters of child abuse. The law requires direct reporting from the individual suspecting or witnessing child abuse immediately. After reporting the suspected abuse to the state, the individual shall contact the Minsi Trails Council Scout Executive. The Commonwealth has created a portal for reporting purposes: www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis or 800-932-0313.
If you are a Camp Staff Employee, you must secure and provide the following clearances:
If you are a Summer Resident Camp Staff Volunteer, (CIT) Counselor in Training or Summer Day Camp Volunteer, you must secure and provide the following clearances:
Scouting America Online Training
(complete and print training certificates - turn in w/ staff paperwork)
TIP: For the Youth Protection Training (YPT) and Weather Hazards, make sure you are using the latest version of Chrome or Edge and also use your browser in incognito mode.
- Workplace Harassment Prevention for the Employee 3.0 - MUST BE TAKEN EVERY YEAR
- Scouting America Youth Protection Training - VALID FOR TWO YEARS.
- Scouting America Weather Hazard Training - VALID FOR TWO YEARS.
Scouting Forms
ALL staff members must complete the below forms, regardless IF you are currently registered in a unit, district, or council.
- Scouting America Annual Health & Medical Record
- Scouting America Application (Under 18 | Over 18)
Opportunities to turn in your COMPLETED paperwork.
The dates below are opportunities for you, as a Minsi Trails Council Camp Staff Member candidate, to turn in your completed paperwork well in advance of your arrival on camp property!
Minsi Trails Council Service Center, 991 Postal Road, Allentown, PA 18109
- By appointment with Brian Dungan, Director of Support Services
- (Call or email to schedule) 9:00 am – 5:00 pm brian.dungan@scouting.org or (610) 465-8557
Camp Minsi, 106 Camp Minsi Rd, Pocono Summit, PA 18346
- Beaver Day Weekend at Camp Minsi
- Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:00 pm
- Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Dining Hall) 9:00 am
- OA Spring Weekend at Camp Minsi
- Friday, May 30, 2025, 6:30 pm Dining Hall
- Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:00 pm Dining Hall
All paperwork for employment is due by June 1st, 2025