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PA Requirements

5 Characteristics of a PA

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In order to be a Program Aide Level 1 (PA1), the applicant must demonstrate the following 5 characteristics in the 2023-2024 School Year:

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  • Positive Attitude

  • TEAM Player (Together Everyone Achieves More)

  • Manages emotions appropriately

  • Respect Authority

  • Appropriate Language

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These characteristics are explained in detail on the page 5 Characteristics of a PA, and applicants are expected to be familiar with the specifics. ALL levels of PA, staff and volunteers are expected to demonstrate these characteristics.

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 PA1

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  • Entering Grade 8 or above

  • Under 18 years of age

  • Register as a Girl Scout

  • Completed PAIT program, GSOSW Core PA Workshop or equivalent GS training, plus at least 1 year experience as a group leader

  • Turn in all necessary Day Camp Registration forms, including a letter of recommendation

  • PA1 Application accepted

  • Fully attends PA1 Training Session -- Saturday, May 18 or June 15.

  • Attends full week of Day Camp

  • Has demonstrated ability to work independently with a group of girls

  • Demonstrates the 5 Characteristics of a PA

Your letter of recommendation from a trusted reference should help us understand how you demonstrate the 5 Characteristics of a PA. Thus we recommend sharing the 5 Characteristics with your reference so they can address these in their letter.

 PA2

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  • Entering Grade 9 or 10

  • Under 18 years of age

  • Register as a Girl Scout

  • Served as a PA1

  • Turn in all necessary Day Camp Registration forms

  • PA2 Application accepted

  • Fully attends the 2-day PA2 Training Session -- Friday evening and Saturday, May 17 & 18 or June 14 & 15.

  • Attends full week of Day Camp

  • Shows mastery of and can teach specific outdoor skills such as tying a square knot, knife safety, fire building & safety, three age-appropriate games and songs, pitching and taking down a tent.

  • Demonstrates the 5 Characteristics of a PA

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 PA3

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  • Entering Grade 11 or 12

  • Under 18 years of age

  • Register as a Girl Scout

  • Served as a PA2

  • Turn in all necessary Day Camp Registration forms

  • PA3 Application accepted

  • Fully attends Camp Staff Training Session -- Tuesday, July 9.

  • Attends full week of Day Camp

  • Has demonstrated ability to lead a group of girls over a period of time

  • Has demonstrated ability to lead a group in camp activities while maintaining a safe environment 

  • Shows mastery of and can teach specific outdoor skills such as tying a square knot, knife safety, fire building & safety, three age-appropriate games and songs, pitching and taking down a tent.

  • Demonstrates the 5 Characteristics of a PA

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