Summer Camp Positions

When you choose to work at a Girl Scout camp, you choose to be part of a caring, supportive community of people who build girls of courage, confidence and character. We operate four day camps (Camp Green Forest in West Kingston, RI; Camp Promising Acres in Swansea, MA; Camp Cookie in Glocester, RI; and Camp Rocky Farm in Newport, RI) and one overnight camp (Camp Hoffman in West Kingston, RI). Girl Scouts of Rhode Island’s summer camp season begins in early July and ends in mid-August.

Training

All staff receive training in camp and program skills, operational and emergency procedures, leadership skills, age-level characteristics, positive discipline and conflict resolution.

Incentives

In addition to your salary, you may choose one of two incentives. You can either sign up your child to attend Girl Scout camp at a significant discount (discount varies by the number of years you’ve worked for Girl Scout camps) or you can sign up for an “educational incentive” ($60 for each two-week session of day camp that you work; $180 if you work the entire resident camp season). The educational incentive is payable directly to your college or university or other institute that provides training (e.g. YMCA).

Peter Pans

You can even bring your younger children (girls, 3-5 years and boys, 3-10 years) with you to camp! We provide them with their own counselor and specially-designed programs. Cost of attendance for these “Peter Pans” is significantly discounted, again based on the length of your service at Girl Scout camps.

Who Can Apply

All staff must be at least 18 years old by the start of the camping season. Some positions require certifications. If possible GSRI will help a staff member procure these certifications.

How to Apply for Summer Camp Positions

Complete a New Staff Application (PDF) or a Returning Staff Application (PDF) and return it to:

Girl Scouts of Rhode Island, Inc.
125 Charles Street
Providence RI 02904

or via fax at 401.421.2937. You must also submit three Reference Forms (PDF) , completed by individuals (not relatives) who can judge your qualifications for this position.