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Portrait of Thomas Ward

Honor Society® member

Thomas Ward

Nature Lodge Director at Camp Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

  • Kansas State University
  • Park Management and Conservation
  • Class of 2016
  • Overland Park, Kansas

Member since May 2014

About

I am an Eagle Scout with a passion for leadership and Nature, and have worked to combine the two in my life.

Education

  • Kansas State University

    Park Management and Conservation Major

    2012 – 2016

  • Kansas Sate University

    Leadership Studies Minor

    2012 – 2016

Honors and awards

  • Eagle Scout Award

    The highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve

  • Bronze, Gold, and Silver palms

    For continued service to your troop as an Eagle Scout

  • Vigil award

    Given to Order of the Arrow brotherhood members who will continue to give service back to the lodge.

  • 2013 Staff member of the year

    For going above and beyond on summer camp staff to provide a quality program

  • Founders Award

    Given to Order of the Arrow members who give outstanding service to their home lodge, council, troop, etc.

Goals and interests

Career goal

I would like to work as a park ranger anywhere in the world, or as a professional scouter with the Boy Scouts of America.

Outside the classroom

Anything outside in nature. I love working with animals, especially reptiles.

Experience

  • Nature Lodge Director

    Camp Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

    May 2014 – Aug 2014

  • Nature Lodge Director

    Camp Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

    May 2013 – Aug 2013

  • Camp Office Worker

    Camp Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

    May 2012 – Aug 2012

  • Camp Office worker

    Camp Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

    Jul 2011 – Aug 2011

  • Climbing Instructor

    Camp Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

    May 2011 – Jul 2011

  • Nature lodge instructor

    Camp Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

    Jul 2010 – Aug 2010

  • Trading Post Sales

    Camp Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

    May 2010 – Jul 2010

Languages

  • German Intermediate

Additional information