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  • Latest Posts

    • BetterWithCheddar
      Scouting Pet Peeve?

      By BetterWithCheddar · Posted

      This would have been me. I submitted all of my Eagle paperwork on my 18th birthday and never wore the badge on my tan uniform; however, I staffed local council camps for a few years in college and proudly wore it on a green uniform until I turned 21.   Don't tell this guy about square knots or he'll have four rows! (sarc) 😛
    • skeptic
      camp usage

      By skeptic · Posted

      And there lies the rub.  Staffing cannot meet the needs of most youth that work for college money or other things.  Years ago, the low wages were okay, as the cost of living was far less, and there were more attendees due to fewer other summer opportunities for youth.  Before youth sports and traveling teams, and media that encouraged things few would have thought of fifty years ago, the camp staff experience was still rewarding.  Few youth had cars, so that expense was not an issue, and simply the slower pace of life took pressure much of the time.off '  
    • Eagle94-A1
      camp usage

      By Eagle94-A1 · Posted

      Here is the crazy thing about camp staff, some will do it for the pittance because it is fun. Hard work? Absofreakinglutely. Fun, great camraderie, making a difference, Yes in deed. How do I know, I VOLUNTEERED to work a week of summer camp since I could not go with my troop. 3 squares, a cot, tshirts, and staff necker and hat. And those items means more to me than money for some weird reason. But I know some staff cannot do that. Heck it was the reason why I didn't work staff when I was in HS: I made more in 1 day working than staff did in an entire week.
    • Eagle94-A1
      camp usage

      By Eagle94-A1 · Posted

      And a lack of interest in council events, especially those that used to be held at the camp sold.  
    • jcousino
      camp usage

      By jcousino · Posted

      This is shown by a decrease in FOS gifts. 

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