Program Aides (PA's)

Girls going into 8th grade and above and have completed PAIT 2 training are eligible to be a PA.

Being a PA is an amazing camp experience where older girl scouts have the unique opportunity to have leadership roles amongst girls of their community and foster relationships with other PA’s as well as with the younger campers.

Our camp offers PA’s an opportunity to be in a girl unit, a sibling unit or the Pirate Unit. A PA aged girl can also choose an Independent Program (IP) unit (only run if enough girls participate) if she prefers to not lead a girl unit, but still wants to participate in a unit at camp. IP PA aged girls do not have to have PAIT 1 & 2 training.

All the positions listed above offer a PA aged girl an opportunity to grow, lead and learn.

Volunteering as a PA at camp means you understand your attendance at all the training sessions (Indoor and Outdoor) is REQUIRED as your commitment to attend camp all day, every day of the week of camp. There is no unit placement for girls that cannot fulfill these PA requirements.

* 2 NEW ITEMS THIS YEAR *

1. PROGRAM AIDE (PA) APPLICATION for PAIT UNIT PLACEMENT

PA’s that are interested in being placed as a PA in the PAIT 2 unit (please see information on the PAIT webpage about the unit) will need to apply for placement via an application process. If you are interested in this position, please submit the “PROGRAM AIDE (PA) APPLICATION for PAIT UNIT PLACEMENT” form along with all other required PA paperwork. Only girls that apply will be considered for this position. If there is a lack of applicants, then the Director’s and PA coordinators will review PA information and grades and will seek out qualified girls for this position and recruit as needed.

PROGRAM AIDE (PA) APPLICATION for PAIT UNIT PLACEMENT can be found below or on the All Forms page.

2. SONGS & GAMES

Songs and Games is now part of the Pirate unit. Girls in the Pirate unit will have the opportunity to lead songs and games for the whole camp.

PLACEMENT INFORMATION

PA’s placed in units (siblings, Daisy, Brownie, Junior and PAIT 1) will be directly responsible for helping to plan and lead the unit in all aspects of the planned daily events. The PA’s work with girls directly and are expected to be role models to the girls.

PA’s Placed in the PAIT 2 unit will be responsible for all planning, training, teaching and the success of the unit. The PA’s work with girls directly and are expected to be role models to the girls on what it means to be a PA.

PA’s placed in the Pirate unit will be responsible for all planning and teaching of Rainbow skills, service projects and Songs & Games to the whole camp. Pirate PA's will serve as role models to not only the campers, but to all the adults and siblings at camp.

REGISTRATION and PAPERWORK

PA’s who submit the following paperwork by April 4, 2010 deadline (received, not post-marked by 6 PM) will be either accepted into camp or be eligible for the PA lottery depending on the number of completed applications received. PA’s that do not submit their paperwork on time will not be given a priority lottery drawn number. PA’s that do not submit paperwork will not be allowed in camp. In order to be considered, the following needs to be completed:

Complete the online registration (REQUIRED)
Pay the $45 Fee, paid at time of online registration (REQUIRED)

Then submit the following paperwork to:

The PA Coordinator:

Girl Scout PA application (REQUIRED) *Link below
2 Girl Scout PA References forms filled in by non family members(REQUIRED) *Link below
IF applying for a PAIT 2 PA position, submit the “PAIT PA APPLICATION” form (only REQUIRED for being considered for the postion)

The Camp registrar – Dandelion:

Membership registration (REQUIRED if not currently a registered Girl Scout)

REQUIRED TRAINING

Indoor Training will be on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Bonny Slope Elementary School Gym and Cafeteria from 5:45 PM - 9:30 PM. This is a REQUIRED planning meeting for adults and PA's only. It is also a potluck. Please be early to complete all paperwork and the meeting starts promptly at 6:15. At this event, many preliminary plans will be made and PA's and leaders will have a chance to get to know each other.

At the Indoor Training, PA's will be given their assignment. PA's will be placed in one of several different areas: A Camper unit, A Sibling unit, A PAIT unit or the Pirate unit.

Outdoor Training will be on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Mountaindale program center from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (bring your own lunch if needed). This is a REQUIRED training and is intended for:

finalizing/giving/presenting information and training skills for the week of camp;
completing camp setup;
Finalizing any unit planning needed for adults and PA's.

PA Overnight will be on Saturday, July 17, 2010, and will begin after outdoor training is completed and go until Sunday July 18, 2010 at 9:30 am.

Forms & Paperwork

The following forms are mandatory for all PA's:

All PA Paperwork (PA application and 2 references) should be sent to:
     Mountaindale West
     C/O Renee Conduff (Snoopy)
     3870 NW 172nd Place
     Beaverton, OR 97006

GS membership Paperwork sent to:
     Mountaindale West
     C/O Wendy Maple (Dandelion)
     14639 NW Applegate Lane
     Portland, OR 97229

Hand Deliver Paperwork

We would like all paperwork to be mailed to the appropriate individual, but if for some reason you are not able to do this, we offer a limited time frame to hand deliver the needed paperwork.

PA Paperwork (application and references) Hand delivery will be between - March 28, 2010 to April 4, 2010 (no later than 6:00 pm). This will be the only time and place that a drop box will be available for PA's.

Hand Deliver to:
     3870 NW 172nd Place
     Beaverton, OR 97006

CAMPER paperwork (GS membership) - Hand delivery will be between - March 28, 2010 to April 4, 2010 (no later than 6:00 pm). This will be the only time and place that a drop box will be available.

Hand Deliver to:
     14639 NW Applegate Lane
     Portland, OR 97229

In case you lose your permission slip:


Home General Information Volunteers Camper Information PAIT 1, PAIT 2 and IP Information - Units for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors PA Information Sibling Units Registration Info. Cookie and Nut Credits Lottery Policy FAQ All Forms Contact Us Direct Link to Registration	Program Aides (PA's) Girls going into 8th grade and above and have completed PAIT 2 training are eligible to be a PA. Being a PA is an amazing camp experience where older girl scouts have the unique opportunity to have leadership roles amongst girls of their community and foster relationships with other PA’s as well as with the younger campers. Our camp offers PA’s an opportunity to be in a girl unit, a sibling unit or the Pirate Unit. A PA aged girl can also choose an Independent Program (IP) unit (only run if enough girls participate) if she prefers to not lead a girl unit, but still wants to participate in a unit at camp. IP PA aged girls do not have to have PAIT 1 & 2 training. All the positions listed above offer a PA aged girl an opportunity to grow, lead and learn. Volunteering as a PA at camp means you understand your attendance at all the training sessions (Indoor and Outdoor) is REQUIRED as your commitment to attend camp all day, every day of the week of camp. There is no unit placement for girls that cannot fulfill these PA requirements. * 2 NEW ITEMS THIS YEAR * 1. PROGRAM AIDE (PA) APPLICATION for PAIT UNIT PLACEMENT PA’s that are interested in being placed as a PA in the PAIT 2 unit (please see information on the PAIT webpage about the unit) will need to apply for placement via an application process. If you are interested in this position, please submit the “PROGRAM AIDE (PA) APPLICATION for PAIT UNIT PLACEMENT” form along with all other required PA paperwork. Only girls that apply will be considered for this position. If there is a lack of applicants, then the Director’s and PA coordinators will review PA information and grades and will seek out qualified girls for this position and recruit as needed. PROGRAM AIDE (PA) APPLICATION for PAIT UNIT PLACEMENT can be found below or on the All Forms page. 2. SONGS & GAMES Songs and Games is now part of the Pirate unit. Girls in the Pirate unit will have the opportunity to lead songs and games for the whole camp. PLACEMENT INFORMATION PA’s placed in units (siblings, Daisy, Brownie, Junior and PAIT 1) will be directly responsible for helping to plan and lead the unit in all aspects of the planned daily events. The PA’s work with girls directly and are expected to be role models to the girls. PA’s Placed in the PAIT 2 unit will be responsible for all planning, training, teaching and the success of the unit. The PA’s work with girls directly and are expected to be role models to the girls on what it means to be a PA. PA’s placed in the Pirate unit will be responsible for all planning and teaching of Rainbow skills, service projects and Songs & Games to the whole camp. Pirate PA's will serve as role models to not only the campers, but to all the adults and siblings at camp. REGISTRATION and PAPERWORK PA’s who submit the following paperwork by April 4, 2010 deadline (received, not post-marked by 6 PM) will be either accepted into camp or be eligible for the PA lottery depending on the number of completed applications received. PA’s that do not submit their paperwork on time will not be given a priority lottery drawn number. PA’s that do not submit paperwork will not be allowed in camp. In order to be considered, the following needs to be completed: Complete the online registration (REQUIRED) Pay the $45 Fee, paid at time of online registration (REQUIRED) Then submit the following paperwork to: The PA Coordinator: Girl Scout PA application (REQUIRED) Link below 2 Girl Scout PA References forms filled in by non family members(REQUIRED) Link below IF applying for a PAIT 2 PA position, submit the “PAIT PA APPLICATION” form (only REQUIRED for being considered for the postion) The Camp registrar – Dandelion: Membership registration (REQUIRED if not currently a registered Girl Scout) REQUIRED TRAINING Indoor Training will be on Monday, May 17, 2010 at Bonny Slope Elementary School Gym and Cafeteria from 5:45 PM - 9:30 PM. This is a REQUIRED planning meeting for adults and PA's only. It is also a potluck. Please be early to complete all paperwork and the meeting starts promptly at 6:15. At this event, many preliminary plans will be made and PA's and leaders will have a chance to get to know each other. At the Indoor Training, PA's will be given their assignment. PA's will be placed in one of several different areas: A Camper unit, A Sibling unit, A PAIT unit or the Pirate unit. Outdoor Training will be on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Mountaindale program center from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (bring your own lunch if needed). This is a REQUIRED training and is intended for: finalizing/giving/presenting information and training skills for the week of camp; completing camp setup; Finalizing any unit planning needed for adults and PA's. PA Overnight will be on Saturday, July 17, 2010, and will begin after outdoor training is completed and go until Sunday July 18, 2010 at 9:30 am. Forms & Paperwork The following forms are mandatory for all PA's: PA Application PA References PA Application for PAIT Unit Placement All PA Paperwork (PA application and 2 references) should be sent to: Mountaindale West C/O Renee Conduff (Snoopy) 3870 NW 172nd Place Beaverton, OR 97006 GS membership Paperwork sent to: Mountaindale West C/O Wendy Maple (Dandelion) 14639 NW Applegate Lane Portland, OR 97229 Hand Deliver Paperwork We would like all paperwork to be mailed to the appropriate individual, but if for some reason you are not able to do this, we offer a limited time frame to hand deliver the needed paperwork. PA Paperwork (application and references) Hand delivery will be between - March 28, 2010 to April 4, 2010 (no later than 6:00 pm). This will be the only time and place that a drop box will be available for PA's. Hand Deliver to: 3870 NW 172nd Place Beaverton, OR 97006 CAMPER paperwork (GS membership) - Hand delivery will be between - March 28, 2010 to April 4, 2010 (no later than 6:00 pm). This will be the only time and place that a drop box will be available. Hand Deliver to: 14639 NW Applegate Lane Portland, OR 97229 In case you lose your permission slip: Indoor Training Permission Slip PA Overnight and Outdoor Training Permission Slip

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