Information about Camp Chawanakee

Camp Chawanakee is one of the premier Scout Camps in the nation. Situated on the banks of Shaver Lake in the High Sierra’s, Camp Chawanakee is operated by the Sequoia Council, Boy Scouts of America. The camp annually hosts more than 3,000 campers.

Camp Chawanakee is dedicated to supporting each troop’s outdoor and advancement program and giving each Scout an enriching long term camping experience.

Opportunities to serve Scouting as a member of the Camp Chawanakee Staff are available to outstanding applicants. Competition for Counselor-In-Training positions is keen; the job is demanding the experiences exhilarating.

Counselors in Training Needed!

Camp Chawanakee is looking for 14 and 15-year-old Scouts that are at least 1st Class rank and are interested in being part of the team.  Counselors in Training work with our program staff to gain understanding into the working of a large-scale camp operation. The commitment is for two consecutive weeks. There is no cost for Scouts that are selected for this program.

Counselors in training may work on merit badges while they are working at camp during their free time.

Interested Scouts should fill out this application and send it along with a letter of recommendation from their
unit leader to the Fresno Service Center:

Attention Camp Director
6005 N Tamera Ave
Fresno, CA 93711.

Applications can also be emailed to campdirector@seqbsa.org or faxed to (559) 320-2114