EmailMe Form - 2025 Read Renegade Application

2025 Read Renegade Application

The Read Renegades (previously known as CIT's), are a crucial group of people who make the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation an excellent summer experience for Scouts. As a Renegade, you will do everything from being part of a campfire to helping the Ranger in a service project to assistant teaching merit badges in program areas. You will participate in various training sessions that cover information and skills which are crucial in becoming a future staff member.

Read Renegades are required to serve a minimum of 2 weeks, and welcome to stay with us for the full 5 weeks. A one-week Scout Participant payment will be required (whether serving 2 or 5 weeks); Renegades are encouraged to take part in Advancement while at camp, often done so with their troop week as well. Room and board are covered by this single fee while you are with us, regardless of the amount of weeks.

Name *
First Last
Email *
Cell Phone *
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Date of Birth *
MM / DD / YYYY
Read Renegades must be 14 or 15 years of age during their contracted dates.
Mailing Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region
We are required to copy a Parent/Guardian on all communications.
Name *
First Last
Parent Email *
Parent phone# *
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Are you currently registered in a Troop/Crew? *
Yes, in the Greater Hudson Valley Council
Yes, in a different Council
Not currently
Registration in Scouting America is required, however we can help you register if you are not already.
Please list your Scouting America Member ID, you can find this in your My.Scouting.Org and Scoutbook Profiles. *
If registered in another Council, what is the name and/or # of the Council?
If registered in a Troop/Crew, please list the Unit # and Community.
Our earliest date for Renegades to arrive would be Friday, July 4th. The latest date would be Saturday, August 9th. A minimum of 2 weeks as a Renegade is required, this would be IN ADDITION to your camper week, if you are going to be a camper with us.
For all other weeks, the Saturday would be the arrival and pickup day.
Please confirm the dates you are able to START and END your contract with us.

START *
MM / DD / YY
END *
MM / DD / YY
Please include any notes regarding any special date needs. i.e. would like to work full summer but needs specific dates off for family trip/high adventure base/etc.
If you will be at Camp Read (or elsewhere) with your Troop for a week during the Summer, please list the dates (and/or Camp) that you will be a non-Renegade. Or write "none". *
Please list 3 References that we can reach out to (non-family). If you are part of a Scouting Unit, please include your Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster as one of them. Other great references are teachers and employers.
Reference #1 *
First Last
Title / How you know them *
Email *
Phone
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Reference #2 *
First Last
Title / How you know them *
Email *
Phone
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Reference #3 *
First Last
Title / How you know them *
Email *
Phone
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Tell us about your Camping history ~ camps attended, camps worked at? *
Have you been previously employed? Where and for how long?
Camp Read is 4 camps, 1 reservation! There are many positions that need Great Renegades, and you will have a chance to try different ones each week! We have:
STEM RANCH: Equestrian and Skilled Trades
CAMP WAUBEEKA: Aquatics, Shooting Sports, Ecology, Scoutcraft, 1st Year Camper, Handicraft,
CAMP BUCKSKIN: Aquatics, Shooting Sports, Ecology, Scoutcraft, First Year Camper, Handicraft, First Aid, Communications
SUMMIT BASE: Climbing, Low Cope, Adventure

Please list your top 3 choices for Camp AND Program Area.

1) Camp / Program *
For example: STEM Ranch/Equestrian or Buckskin/Ecology
2) Camp / Program *
3) Camp / Program *
Please check the box if you have any of the following Certifications/Trainings:
NYLT
CPR
First Aid
Lifeguard (WSI, BSA)
Other (discuss at interview)
Why do you think that you would be a great fit for the Read Renegades? *
Do you (or your parents) have any questions for us that we can answer right away? You can also review the Renegade Manual, available at the bottom of www.ghvscouting.org/readstaff, but anything you would like to know, please ask here: *
Opportunities are available to outstanding applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (some restrictions), marital status, veteran status or the presence of a health problem or disability, unrelated to one’s ability to perform the job requested. All Renegades will be required to be registered in Scouting America, if you are not already then we will assist you with this.