2026 Summer Camp Staff Application
must be available for Staff Training week to be on staff - note dates below.
Alamo Area Council summer camp applicants must be 16 by May 31, 2026. For 14 and 15 year old applicants we ask that you apply to be a Counselor in Training. Preference is given to people available for the entire camp offering.
Email Adventure@alamoareascouting.org with questions.
The staff for 2026 will be operating multiple different programs in two locations. You must choose your location to see what camps are available in the application form.
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Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Birth Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Your age on May 31, 2026?
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Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Are you a member of the Scouting America?
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Yes
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Unit Number and Council?
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If not a member, enter non-scout
Which Camp/Property are you interested in Staffing?
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Bear Creek Scout Camp, Hunt TX, Resident Camp
McGimsey Scout Park, San Antonio, TX Both Resident Camp and Day Camps
For Bear Creek Scout Camp - Which weeks are you available to staff?
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May 31 - June 6 - Staff Training - Resident Camp
June 7 - 13 - Akela Adventure Camps - Resident Camp
June 14 - 20 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp - Week 1
June 21 - 27 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp - Week 2 (Will offer if registration numbers warrant)
For McGimsey Scout Park - Which weeks are you available to staff?
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June 1 - June 5 - Staff Training
June 7 - 13 - Ranger Camp - Resident Camp
June 15 - 19 - Cub Scout Day Camp - Week 1
June 22 - 26 - Cub Scout Day Camp - Week 2
Do you have any of the following certifications? (Select all that apply)
Lifeguard Certification (BSA or Red Cross)
Aquatics Instructor (NCS)
COPE or Climbing director (NCS)
COPE or Climbing Level 1 or Level 2
NRA Instructor
USA Level 1 Archery
BSA Range and Target Activities Director Training (NCS)
BSA Program Director Certification (NCS)
BSA Camp Director Certification (NCS)
BSA Ecology Director Certification (NCS)
BSA Outdoor Skills or First Year Camper Certification (NCS)
Kitchen Management
Kitchen Experience
Other
Are you interested in obtaining any of the above certifications?
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You must be 18 years of age or older to attend National Camping School - age based on certification requirements.
Are you at least 18 years of age by June 29th and interested in staffing our All Ages Day Camps at McGimsey Scout Park after traditional Scout Camps are over?
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Yes
No
I won't be 18 years of age by that date.
For MSP All Ages Day Camps - Which weeks are you available to staff?
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June 29 - July 3 - Week 1
July 6-10 - Week 2
July 13-17 - Week 3
July 20 - 24 - Week 4
July 27 - 31 - Week 5
Some of this summer's programs focus on teaching technical skills and game play. Do you have any additional experience to share about computer programming and coding, 3d printing, Dungeons and Dragons play, Card Games (Lorcana, Magic the Gathering, etc), Robotics, Game Design, Graphic Arts, or Animation?
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What is your highest level of education? What school?
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Do you have any skills or talents you would like to tell us about that would make you a great camp staff member? (i.e. I'm great at fishing, or i know all my knots and how to lash)
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Have you ever taught another youth from grades 1 to 12 anything? If yes, what did you teach them and what experience did you gain from it?
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Name and email address of unit leader.
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If you are not a registered member of Scouting America enter non-scout
Personal Reference Name and Email.
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime greater than a class c misdemeanor?
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Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
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