Camp Chaplain

The Camp Chaplain is responsible to the Camp Director. The Chaplain should be at least 21 years old and hold a current Chaplain Certificate from the National Camp School of the BSA. The Chaplain is accountable for providing spiritual leadership and service to the camp.

The Camp Chaplain's duties include:

• Hold necessary religious services and observances using members of the camp staff and Troop personnel in camp for assistance.
• Acquaint Scouts and leaders with the religious awards program of the Boy Scouts of America. Keep records of persons interested in pursuing the program further. Write to the clergy of the respective church and inform them of interested Scouts and leaders.
• Maintain a friendly, helpful, and frequent person to person contact with as many people as possible to seek out areas of possible assistance.
• Make frequent visits to the Health Lodge to offer services to the sick, injured, and homesick.
• Strive to assure the Chaplain's program is well balanced and integrated into the general camp program.
• At the end of the season, submit a final report to the Camp Director.
• Participate in all staff meeting sharing ideas for the continual improvement of the camp program.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Camp Director.