Program-Aide (PA) and Program-Aide-In-Training (PAIT) opportunities are available, but register early -- opportunities are limited!

PROGRAM AIDE (PA):

WHAT IS A PA?
Girls entering 8th grade (or above) may apply for a PA position. PAs work directly with younger girls under the supervision of an adult volunteer. Being a PA gives an opportunity to learn leadership skills and to share their expertise, knowledge, and energy with younger girls. PAs also serve as a role model for younger girls. Those entering 8th grade in the fall of 2012 who did not receive PAIT training the prior year will be placed in a PAIT unit, and should register as a PAIT.

REQUIRED CORE TRAINING-
Council-sponsored Program Aide Core Training (PAIT training) is required to participate in the PA program. Training may be taken through AMT Day Camp, another Girl Scout day camp, Girl Scout Council, or the Program Guide and completed before camp starts.

INDOOR TRAINING-
All PAs should plan to attend indoor training to meet their Unit Leaders, start planning camp, and get more information about camp and their responsibilities.  PA Orientation & Indoor Training will be on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 5:45 pm at McKinley Elementary School, 1500 NW 185th Ave. Beaverton, OR 97006.

PA OVERNIGHT-
The PA overnight is a vital part of the camp experience! Specialization Training will be offered at the PA Overnight. For a list of what to bring to the overnight, click here.

REGISTRATION-

1. Apply to camp with the Camper Registration Form
2. Complete the PA Application Form
3. Make Payment

If the number of PA applications received exceeds the number of PA positions available, a lottery system may be utilized to place PAs at camp. Last day for registration is April 30, 2012.

For questions please contact the PA Directors at padirectors@amtdaycamp.com

Program Aides in Training (PAIT): 

WHAT IS A PAIT-
Program Aides in Training (PAITs) is a term used to identify girls who are in the process of becoming trained PAs. PAITs should be entering 7th grade in the fall of 2012. They will participate in Core Training and leadership activities at camp to become a Program Aide. Those entering 8th grade or above in the fall of 2012 who did NOT receive PAIT training the prior year will also be placed in a PAIT unit, and should register as a PAIT.

TRAINING AND ORENTATION (required)-
Aside from the training received the week of camp, PAITs also receive Specialization Training and Orientation. Please plan to attend in order to receive your PA pin.

JR. OVERNIGHT (required)-
So that you may put into practice the leadership skills you have learned, please plan to attend the Junior Overnight. We understand some may be unable to stay the night. In that event, please have your parent/guardian pick you up at 9:00 pm. The Jr. Overnight is Thursday, at Mountaindale. For a list of what to bring, click here.

REGISTRATION-
Click here to register! 

For specific information about PAITs, contact the PAIT director at pait@amtdaycamp.com