Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Camp fee: $175

Unit Leaders: Queen Bee, Mocha & Boomer

QUESTIONS: PAT@campohahlaylay.com

Campers entering grades 7-9 may apply to participate as a Program Aide in Training (PAT). The PAT program is designed as a week of hands-on training to become a Program Aide (PA).

During the week of Camp Oh Ah Lay Lay, PATs will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills by working hands-on with all Girl Scout age groups and earn their L.I.A. (Leadership in Action) badge for Girl Scouts.

Mandatory PAT training:

June 27, 2026

Applications open January 1, 2026. Applications due by February 1, 2026 - acceptance emails sent by March 1, 2026.

Junior Mints

Junior Mints have completed the PAT training in 2025 & will become a PA in 2027. They will be a part of the 2026 PA program… “with a twist”. Junior Mints will have a blended PA experience and be assigned a unit, while also attending additional trainings in preparation of becoming a Program Aide in 2027.

Camp Fee: $100

Junior Mints Leader: Boomer

Questions: juniormints@campohahlaylay.com

Mandatory Junior MInt Attendance:

June 24, 2026 6-8pm Staff Meeting

PA Retreat: June 27, 2026 10am-6pm

Program Aide (PA)

Camp fee: $100

PA Unit Leaders: Butterfly & Howdy

Questions: programaide@campohahlaylay.com

Campers entering grades 8-12 who have completed Camp Oh Ah Lay Lay’s PAT and/or Junior Mint training may apply for a PA position.

PA’s will be assigned to a unit for the entire week of camp and will assist leaders as needed. PA’s will meet with their Program Aide leaders, Howdy & Butterfly, daily for additional training and resources. PA’s will be responsible for planning at least one craft for their assigned unit, along with planning other camp-wide activities throughout the week. PA’s are able to earn volunteer hours required for school by attending Camp Oh Ah Lay Lay as a Program Aide.

Mandatory PA Attendance:

PA Retreat: June 27 10 am-28 12pm, 2026

Meetings: 6/24, 7/1, 7/15

Applications open January 1, 2026. Applications due by February 1, 2026 - acceptance emails sent by March 1, 2026.

To apply for a PAT, JUNIOR MINT or PA position there are three (3) steps:

1. Fill out the PA or PAT application by clicking the appropriate button below.

2. Complete camp registration form by clicking the button below labeled “Camp Registration”

3. Pay camp registration fee (Found at bottom of camp registration page)