BLACKHAWK AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

CAMP LOWDEN

SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER COMMISSIONER APPLICATION

GENERAL Information

Do you have numerous adults attending summer camp with your troop and you are wondering how to pay for them all? Camp Lowden has a deal for you. Be a Volunteer Commissioner and attend summer camp for FREE! Camp Lowden is looking for 2 Volunteer Commissioners each week to assist the Camp Staff.

DUTIES OF A VOLUNTEER COMMISSIONER: 1. Check-in on Sunday and check-out on Saturday assigned troop. 2. Conduct campsite inspections. 3. Work with Camp Commissioner on helping troops with needs. 4. Provide assistance in a program area at least one hour per day (Monday – Friday) teaching a skill or helping with a merit badge. Volunteer Commissioners will sleep and eat with their troop and be part of troop activities when not performing Volunteer Commissioner duties. Those interested will be contacted.

REQUIREMENTS

Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. Be at least 18 years of age prior to the opening of camp. Agree to report on Sunday and remain until Saturday of your assigned week. Cannot be the acting summer camp Scoutmaster.

DUTIES OF A VOLUNTEER COMMISSIONER

1.  Check-in on Sunday and check-out on Saturday assigned troop.

2.  Conduct campsite inspections.

3.  Work with Camp Commissioner on helping troops with needs.

4.  Provide assistance in a program area at least one hour per day (Monday – Friday).

Name: ______

First Middle I. Last

Home Address: ______

City: ______State ______Zip: ______

Phone: Home: ______Cell: ______

Email Address: ______Age:____

Week I wish to serve at Camp Lowden:

 Week 1  Week 2  Week 3  Week 4  Week 5

SCOUTING EXPERIENCE

Number of years in Scouting ______Are you active now?______

Currently registered in Troop/Pack No. (Circle One) ______District______

Current position ______

Other Unit/District Leadership position held ______

Boy Scout Adult Leader Training Instructor  Yes  No

PLEASE CHECK SKILLS AND RELATED TRAINING YOU HAVE RECEIVED

SCOUTCRAFT
___ Camping
___ Cooking
___ Pioneering
___ Backpacking
___ Indian Lore
Wilderness
___ Survival
___ Orienteering
___ GPS
OTHER
Emergency
___ Preparedness
___ Finger-printing
___ Rocketry
______/
ECOLOGY
___ Astronomy
___ Bird Study
___ Soil & Water
___ Conservation
___ Insect Life
___ Nature
___ Botany
___ Reptile Study
___ Forestry
Fish & Wildlife
___ Management
___ Geology
___ Weather
Environmental
___ Science
___ Mammal Study /
AQUATICS
___ Swimming
___ Lifesaving
___ Canoeing
___ Rowing
___ Kayaking
___ Fishing / SHOOTING SPORTS
___ Rifle Shooting
___ Shotgun Shooting
___ Blackpowder
___ Archery
HANDICRAFT
___ Leatherwork
___ Basketry
___ Woodcraving
TRAINING
___ National BSA
Camp School
___ BSA Lifeguard
___ Red Cross Aquatics Training
___ Junior Leader
Training
___ JLT Staff / ___ Wood Badge
___ Wood Badge Staff
___ C.P.R.
___ C.P.R. Instructor
___ Red Cross First
Aid
___ Red Cross
Instructor

CAMPING EXPERIENCE:

Camp attended ______Year ______

Camp attended ______Year ______

Camp staff positions previously held:

1. Position ______Camp ______Year ______

2. Position ______Camp ______Year ______

3. Position ______Camp ______Year ______

Other organizations or interests:______

Hobbies and Skills ______

EMPLOYMENT:

Presently employed by ______

Business address ______City ______State ______

Job Description ______

REFERENCES:

Name Address Phone #

1.______

2.______

3.______

Have you ever been convicted of anything other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, please

explain: ______

______

Signature of Applicant Date

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