Program Aides (PAs)

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 PAs as well as with the younger campers.

Girls going into grade 8 and above AND having completed the Program-aid-in-training (PAIT) program, which includes both core PA and Day Camp specialty training, are eligible to be a PA at our camp. Outdoor Skills unit training is highly recommended.

Girls trained at our camp in our Outdoor Skills unit and in our PAIT unit program will be eligible for placement in units at our camp as a PA.

Girl with training completed outside of camp Mountaindale West will be evaluated for placement based on the following criteria:

Their skills and training listed on their paper PA application

Their PA references

Their interviews with, but not limited to, the PA Coordinator, Directors and/or Specialty unit leader

Their demonstrations of Rainbow skills, if requested

All girls with incomplete paperwork will not be eligible to participate in our camp. Please read the section about registration and the needed paperwork either below or on the registration page of this website.

Any girl who has completed the council PAIT program needs to know that our camp has specialized training needs above and beyond the council offered training, in order to be successful as a PA at our camp. We require that the training in the following units/areas, or equivalent training, have been completed:

Outdoor Skills unit

Program Aid in Training - PAIT

Rainbow Skills program

PLEASE NOTE: If the girl scout will be 18 years old by camp week, then she is NOT eligible to be a PA at Mountaindale West. She can, however, register as an adult for our camp.

Our camp offers PAs an opportunity to be in a girl unit, a sibling unit or the Rainbow Unit. All these units 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 is 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.

Unique PA Opportunities

1. PAIT UNIT PA

PAs that are interested in being placed as a PA in the PAIT 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 Directors and PA coordinator will review PA information and experience and will seek out qualified girls for this position and recruit as needed.

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

2. Rainbow Unit PA

A Rainbow unit PA is responsible for teaching units within the camp all about the Rainbow progress skills. Rainbow skills are skills such as, but not limited to, knots, knife safety, fire, tents and tarps. Rainbow skills could be equated to Outdoor skills, and they are a core part of our camps mission of teaching and training to all campers in this area. Songs and Games are also a part of the Rainbow unit. PA girls in the Rainbow unit will have the opportunity to lead songs and games for the whole camp.

PLACEMENT INFORMATION

PAs placed in Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Siblings and Outdoor Skills units will be directly responsible for helping to plan and lead the unit in all aspects of the planned daily events. The PAs work directly with younger children and are expected to be positive role models for everyone, especially those in their unit.

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

PAs placed in the Rainbow unit will be responsible for all planning and teaching of Rainbow skills, service projects and Songs & Games to the whole camp. Rainbow PAs will serve as role models to not only the campers, but to all the adults and siblings at camp. The Rainbow unit is a vital component to teaching the outdoor skills that all campers should “master” by the time they are PA age.

Registration, Paperwork and Forms

PAs who submit the following paperwork by the April 4, 2012 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. PAs that do not submit all paperwork on time will not be allowed in camp or given a lottery number.
In order to be considered for camp, the following needs to be completed:

For Online Registrations:

Complete the online registration (REQUIRED)
Pay the $40 Fee, paid at time of online registration (REQUIRED)

Then submit the following paperwork to:

The PA Coordinator: Snoopy
*Please note: There are no fees associated with the following forms:

Girl Scout PA application (REQUIRED) *Link on "All Forms" page

2 Girl Scout PA References forms filled in by non family members(REQUIRED) *Link on "All Forms" page

IF applying for a PAIT PA position, submit the “PAIT PA APPLICATION” form (only REQUIRED for being considered for the PAIT PA position) *Link on "All Forms" page

The Camp registrar – Dandelion:

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

For Paper Registrations:
If not registering online: please remember to include the $15.00 fee above the current cost per registration when doing a paper registration. The following forms (found on the “All Forms” page/link) are needed for all PAs doing a paper registration:

Day Camp Registration
Check for $55.00 to Mountaindale West Day Camp
Health History and OTC Form
Medical Permission
PA Application
2 PA References
PA Indoor Training Permissions Slip
PA Overnight and Outdoor Training Permissions Slip
Junior Overnight permission slip (This form does NOT entitle the PA to spend the night, it will only be used if this PA is assigned a Junior unit or to the older boy unit)

PA Paperwork

Day Camp Registration

Required Training

Indoor Training

Bonny Slope Elementary School Cafeteria and Gym
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

This is a REQUIRED planning meeting for adults and PAs only. It is also a potluck. Please be early to complete all paperwork. At this event, many preliminary plans will be made and PAs and Adult Volunteers will have a chance to get to know each other.

At the Indoor Training, PAs will be given their assignment. PAs will be placed in one of several different areas: A Camper unit, A Sibling unit, or the Rainbow unit.

Outdoor Training
Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Mountaindale program center from 12:00 PM 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
Pick up unit supplies from Arts & Crafts
Pick up unit supplies from Supplies
Finalizing any unit planning needed for adults and PAs

PA Overnight
Saturday, July 14, 2012, after the completion of outdoor training and go until Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 9:00 am.

The overnight is a training night for the PAs that is provided by the Directors and the PA coordinator. This is also a chance for Q&A about the upcoming week. Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast is provided.

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, 2012 to April 4, 2012 (no later than 6:00 pm). This will be the only time and place that a drop box will be available for PAs.

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

CAMPER paperwork (GS membership, NOT PA Paperwork) - Hand delivery will be between - March 28, 2012 to April 4, 2012 (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


Home General Info. Volunteers Camper Info. Outdoor Skills and PAIT Info. - Units for girls going into grade 6 and above PA Info. Sibling Units Registration Info. Cookie and Nut Credits Lottery Policy FAQ All Forms Contact Us Direct Link to Registration	Program Aides (PAs) 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 PAs as well as with the younger campers. Girls going into grade 8 and above AND having completed the Program-aid-in-training (PAIT) program, which includes both core PA and Day Camp specialty training, are eligible to be a PA at our camp. Outdoor Skills unit training is highly recommended. Girls trained at our camp in our Outdoor Skills unit and in our PAIT unit program will be eligible for placement in units at our camp as a PA. Girl with training completed outside of camp Mountaindale West will be evaluated for placement based on the following criteria: Their skills and training listed on their paper PA application Their PA references Their interviews with, but not limited to, the PA Coordinator, Directors and/or Specialty unit leader Their demonstrations of Rainbow skills, if requested All girls with incomplete paperwork will not be eligible to participate in our camp. Please read the section about registration and the needed paperwork either below or on the registration page of this website. Any girl who has completed the council PAIT program needs to know that our camp has specialized training needs above and beyond the council offered training, in order to be successful as a PA at our camp. We require that the training in the following units/areas, or equivalent training, have been completed: Outdoor Skills unit Program Aid in Training - PAIT Rainbow Skills program PLEASE NOTE: If the girl scout will be 18 years old by camp week, then she is NOT eligible to be a PA at Mountaindale West. She can, however, register as an adult for our camp. Our camp offers PAs an opportunity to be in a girl unit, a sibling unit or the Rainbow Unit. All these units 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 is 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. Unique PA Opportunities 1. PAIT UNIT PA PAs that are interested in being placed as a PA in the PAIT 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 Directors and PA coordinator will review PA information and experience and will seek out qualified girls for this position and recruit as needed. PROGRAM AIDE (PA) APPLICATION for PAIT UNIT PLACEMENT can be found on the "All Forms" page. 2. Rainbow Unit PA A Rainbow unit PA is responsible for teaching units within the camp all about the Rainbow progress skills. Rainbow skills are skills such as, but not limited to, knots, knife safety, fire, tents and tarps. Rainbow skills could be equated to Outdoor skills, and they are a core part of our camps mission of teaching and training to all campers in this area. Songs and Games are also a part of the Rainbow unit. PA girls in the Rainbow unit will have the opportunity to lead songs and games for the whole camp. PLACEMENT INFORMATION PAs placed in Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Siblings and Outdoor Skills units will be directly responsible for helping to plan and lead the unit in all aspects of the planned daily events. The PAs work directly with younger children and are expected to be positive role models for everyone, especially those in their unit. PAs placed in the PAIT unit will be responsible for all planning, training, teaching and the success of the unit. The PAs work with girls directly and are expected to be role models to the girls on what it means to be a PA. PAs placed in the Rainbow unit will be responsible for all planning and teaching of Rainbow skills, service projects and Songs & Games to the whole camp. Rainbow PAs will serve as role models to not only the campers, but to all the adults and siblings at camp. The Rainbow unit is a vital component to teaching the outdoor skills that all campers should “master” by the time they are PA age. Registration, Paperwork and Forms PAs who submit the following paperwork by the April 4, 2012 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. PAs that do not submit all paperwork on time will not be allowed in camp or given a lottery number. In order to be considered for camp, the following needs to be completed: For Online Registrations: Complete the online registration (REQUIRED) Pay the $40 Fee, paid at time of online registration (REQUIRED) Then submit the following paperwork to: The PA Coordinator: Snoopy Please note: There are no fees associated with the following forms: Girl Scout PA application (REQUIRED) Link on "All Forms" page 2 Girl Scout PA References forms filled in by non family members(REQUIRED) Link on "All Forms" page IF applying for a PAIT PA position, submit the “PAIT PA APPLICATION” form (only REQUIRED for being considered for the PAIT PA position) Link on "All Forms" page The Camp registrar – Dandelion: Membership registration (REQUIRED if not currently a registered Girl Scout) For Paper Registrations: If not registering online: please remember to include the $15.00 fee above the current cost per registration when doing a paper registration. The following forms (found on the “All Forms” page/link) are needed for all PAs doing a paper registration: Day Camp Registration Check for $55.00 to Mountaindale West Day Camp Health History and OTC Form Medical Permission PA Application 2 PA References PA Indoor Training Permissions Slip PA Overnight and Outdoor Training Permissions Slip Junior Overnight permission slip (This form does NOT entitle the PA to spend the night, it will only be used if this PA is assigned a Junior unit or to the older boy unit) PA Paperwork (PA Application, 2 PA References, PA Indoor, PA Overnight, PA Outdoor and Junior Overnight permission slips) should be sent to: Mountaindale West C/O Renee Conduff (Snoopy) 3870 NW 172nd Place Beaverton, OR 97006 Day Camp Registration, $55.00 fee, Health History, Medical Permission Paperwork, and GS membership (if needed) sent to: Mountaindale West C/O Wendy Maple (Dandelion) 14639 NW Applegate Lane Portland, OR 97229 Required Training Indoor Training Bonny Slope Elementary School Cafeteria and Gym Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. This is a REQUIRED planning meeting for adults and PAs only. It is also a potluck. Please be early to complete all paperwork. At this event, many preliminary plans will be made and PAs and Adult Volunteers will have a chance to get to know each other. At the Indoor Training, PAs will be given their assignment. PAs will be placed in one of several different areas: A Camper unit, A Sibling unit, or the Rainbow unit. Outdoor Training Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Mountaindale program center from 12:00 PM 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 Pick up unit supplies from Arts & Crafts Pick up unit supplies from Supplies Finalizing any unit planning needed for adults and PAs PA Overnight Saturday, July 14, 2012, after the completion of outdoor training and go until Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 9:00 am. The overnight is a training night for the PAs that is provided by the Directors and the PA coordinator. This is also a chance for Q&A about the upcoming week. Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast is provided. 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, 2012 to April 4, 2012 (no later than 6:00 pm). This will be the only time and place that a drop box will be available for PAs. Hand Deliver to: 3870 NW 172nd Place Beaverton, OR 97006 CAMPER paperwork (GS membership, NOT PA Paperwork) - Hand delivery will be between - March 28, 2012 to April 4, 2012 (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

Layout © Lea Loo & Sarah Stricker; content © Mountaindale West Day Camp. Last Updated Februaru 12, 2011