Important Gnome Dates
May 1 – Applications DUE
May 10 – Girls Notified either way
May 22 - Camp Fees are Due
May 22 – MANDATORY PA TRAINING
May TBD - ZOOM meet & Greet with Staff
Jun 23 – Gnomes meet with Staff
July 6 – Gnomes meet with Staff
July 20 – Gnomes meet with Staff
JAugust 1 - All Camp Set Up 1-3pm
August 2-6, 2021 – Camp Oh Ah Lay Lay
Program Aid/Program Aid In Training Check List:
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APPLICATIONS ARE DUE May 1, 2021
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Decide on how you would like to be at camp - Camper, PAT or PA/VIT
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Download the appropriate application form.
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Ask someone who knows you to write a letter of recommendation. Remind them of the deadline, and either give them the email or camp mailing address. Follow up to make sure it was sent in. You can also mail it in with your application.
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Have a back up plan if the person you asked becomes too busy. We recommend that you ask more than one person to increase your chances of getting one in. We will always accept more than one.
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Make sure your application is readable and that you check your email address.
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Mail application registration form with Health History to: Camp Oh Ah Lay Lay @ PO Box 1135, Eatonville, WA 98328
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You will receive a confirmation email when your paperwork has been received.
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You will be notified by May 10, 2021 if you are selected to join our PA / PAT program. You will also be notified if all the positions have been filled.
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As a reminder, the PA/PAT retreat is mandatory.
Contact Us
Hedgehog & Buttercup
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For all Program Aid Questions
For all Program Aid in Training Questions
Older Girl Options
Option 1 - CAMPER
We have an Older Girl camp unit for girls entering 6th-8th grade who are still wanting to be a camper. Enjoy your last years as a camper before you need to take the lead. Come have fun, be silly, be with girls your age and make memories! You can grow up tomorrow!
Cost: $115; Early Bird $95
Option 2 - Train to be a PA
Come out to camp and TRAIN to be a Program Aide. A council trained adult will provide your training. You will then have the opportunity to sharpen your skills by working side by side with experienced Program Aides. You will complete several sessions needed to complete you PA award. Please see below for all requirements needed. Each day you will work in different units exposing yourself to different levels of Girl Scouting and sharpening your skills with our amazing PA Specialists. You then will stay and help in a unit on Thursday evening. If you would like to attend camp no matter what (and who wouldn’t) send in a registration form when camp opens and mark on the top that you are applying for PAT but would be in a Older Girl Unit if not chosen for the PAT program. Applications must be postmarked or delivered by May 1,2021. Girls will be notified by MAY 10, 2021.
PA Training: $50 Max: 25
Includes: Council PA training. PA Mandatory Retreat, Additional daily training with our PA Specialist, T-shirt, Patch, daily snack, & some crafting opportunities.
Option 3 - PA / VIT
If you are already a council trained Program Aide and wish to PA for camp, please contact us and fill out tour Program Aide / VIT application. Being a PA a camp gives you the opportunity to take the lead, help girls and unit leaders at camp. A VIT (Volunteer-in-Training is for girls who have completed the 9th grade and wish to add to their leadership skills. There will be 4-5 before camp meetings you will be required to attend. You will be expected to arrive to camp by 8:15am and leave at 4:45pm. Girls that are selected for this leadership program will be providing 45 minutes of planned program every day in their unit. Due to the high volume of Program Aides—there will be an application process. All applications will need to be turned in no later than May 1, 2020. Payment will be due by May 22, 2020. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED – NO EXCEPTIONS.
PA Price: $50.00 Includes: T-shirt, patch, daily snacks, training supplies, & some crafting opportunities.
If you are currently a PA, have completed the 9th grade and would like to take the Volunteer In Training (VIT), we hope to offer the training the Sunday immediately before camp. 10am-1pm. Cost: $10.00
How you earn you Program Aid Pin
In order to be a PA at Camp Oh Ah Lay Lay, all you need to apply is the council PA training – also offered though the PAT program. In order to earn the pin to wear on your uniform please refer to the directions below.
Program Aide
To earn a Cadette Program Aide award, you need to:
(Can be earned by girls that have completed the 6th Grade through the 9th Grade)
1. Earn one LiA award. (For camp purposes; you should attempt to earn this before Camp. This is not mandatory to be a PAT, but is a requirement for completing your PA Pin)
2. Complete council designed leadership course training. (This is done during the PAT retreat—more information to come)
3. Work directly with younger girls over 6 activity sessions. This is in addition to what you have done to earn the LiA Award. You might work with a group, at their meetings, at a day camp or during a special council event.
Volunteer-In-Training
The Volunteer-in-Training (VIT) award is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who would like to mentor a Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, Junior or Cadette group. If a girl has completed 9th grade, she is eligible to earn this award.
To earn the Volunteer-in-Training award, a girl:
· Completes a Volunteer-in-Training leadership course.
· Creates and implements a program lasting 4 or more sessions, using the resources of the Girl Scout program portfolio (Journeys and Girls Guide to Girl Scouting)
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Special PA / PAT / VIT SWAG
Not only do our Junior Leadership staff get a camp t-shirt in a different color than the campers, they have the opportunity to purchase a PA Sweatshirt – ONLY FOR PROGRAM AID’S!!