Training Sessions

There are two different required training sessions that all PAs and volunteers must attend for Mountaindale West Day Camp and one additional training for first time volunteers at Mountaindale West. These are in addition to trainings that are required by Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington (GSOSW).  

New Volunteer Trainings (first time Mountaindale West volunteers only)

May 6th, 2024 @ 7pm via Zoom.

Indoor Training (adults and PAs)

TBD 6-9:30.

Indoor Training is required for all volunteers and Program Aides (PAs).  

This is a VERY important event where almost all of the preliminary planning is done for the week at camp. What will happen this night:

  • Learn about adjustments to camp 2024

  • Get your unit assignment and meet your unit leadership team - adult volunteers and PAs

  • Plan and create a calendar for the week of camp

  • Learn what badges your unit will be doing and choose activities for Brownie / Junior units

  • Decide who will complete certain assignments prior to the week of camp (welcome postcard, pick up supplies, create name tags, etc.)

  • Plan a date to meet again before camp to "check in" with each other and make sure you are ready for the camp week

  • Make equipment requests for the camp week for your unit

  • Make any special unit requests (items that we may not carry in our camp supplies, but might need to be borrowed or purchased or special cooking needs)

You will get demonstrations and information about the status of:

  • Cooking

  • Supplies

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Ice Cream

Outdoor Training (adults and PAs)

Camp Mountaindale
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - time TBD but typically an all day event.

Outdoor Training is required for all volunteers and PAs.  This is an opportunity to:

  • Receive instructions about the upcoming week of camp and changes from previous years

  • Have a hands-on cooking demonstration

  • Talk to the health supervisor about any medical needs of your campers

  • Pick up your unit supplies from Arts & Crafts

  • Pick up your unit supplies from Supplies

  • Give you one last chance to meet with your co-leader and PAs to finalize your calendar for the camp week

  • Set up your unit site with banners, tables and unit supplies