Program Aides

What is a Program Aide?

Program Aides are 7th-12th grade Girl Scouts (collectively referred to as PAs) who are developing leadership skills and confidence as they lead 1st-6th grade campers in all camp activities. Under the support and mentorship of adult volunteers, these teen Girl Scouts learn to communicate clearly, teach activities, and work to develop an understanding of the abilities and characteristics of younger campers. At camp, PAs lead either groups of younger campers (units) or activities such as crafts, outdoor skills, songs, games and more.

Program Aide Progression

Explorer

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

The Explorer program is for Girl Scouts entering 7th or 8th grade with no prior PA experience or training. The Explorer program teaches basic leadership skills while allowing scouts to also have some less structured fun. During camp, Explorers complete the PA Core Workshop, earn their Leadership in Action (LiA) Award, learn about leadership opportunities at camp, and plan a fun activity just for their group. Explorers must first register as campers and pay the $100 Explorer program fee. They do NOT attend pre-camp training.

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

The PAs who have completed their Explorer training, but have not yet worked at camp are called PA Apprentices. The PA Apprentices must also attend the new PA training (see date below), submit a PA application, and ask an unrelated adult to complete the online reference form.

Program Aide (PA)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide (PA)

The PAs help run our units and activities at camp. They work with their adult unit leaders to provide a fun and safe experience for the campers! PAs must submit a PA application. If it is the first year as PA at RADC, they must also submit a reference form.

Steering Comittee

We are looking for 5-8 PAs to participate in the steering committee. Interested individuals must be able to attend meetings (10-11:30am on 2/21, 3/7 and 4/4) and ideally the PA retreat on 3/28. In addition, steering committee members must be willing to bring ideas to the meetings, do work outside of the meetings, and add content to the committee’s shared documents. If you are interested, please complete this short Steering Committee Application and we will be in touch by 2/9 to confirm your spot on the committee.

Mandatory forms and training

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

All PA’s must complete the online PA application by 2/7/26. Once that is complete, PA Advisor will email a link to register. There is no fee for the PA registration, but it must be completed by a parent/caregiver

Program Aide Application

Reference Form

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

If this is your first year as a PA at camp, please request an unrelated adult, such as a troop leader or teacher, to complete the reference form. Reference forms are due by 2/10/26.

Reference Form

Training Dates for Program Aides

April 25, 10 am - noon: Basic PA Training (for New/Apprentice PAs only)

Mandatory meeting for parents of new/apprentice PAs starts at the same time and location, 10 - 11 am.

May 30, 9:30 - noon: Program Aide - Adult training
Sunday, July 5th, (3:00 - 4:30, Rose Hill Elementary in Kirkland): School site overview and get schedules and t-shirts

Optional PA retreat

March 28th, 10 am - 4 pm: You are invited to have some fun with your fellow PAs while doing some planning and skill building for camp. It will be held at River Ranch GS camp at the lodge.

Contact PA Advisors

Questions about being a PA? Contact PAAdvisor@outlook.com

Diversity and equity are core values of Girl Scouts of Western Washington. We aim to empower every Girl Scout-girls of every race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability, gender identity, religion, or geographic location-to make the world a better place. We also recognize that gender is not binary – people don’t identify only as boys or girls. We welcome children from across the gender spectrum: those who identify as transgender, agender, androgynous, etc., and those who are in transition or questioning their gender identity. Because the Girl Scout mission is to specifically hold space for Girl Scouts to build courage, confidence and character, Girl Scouts would not be an appropriate space for those who identify as cis gender boys (those whose gender identity is male and their assigned sex at birth is male).

Kirkland Rainbow Adventure
Day Camp

July 6 - 10, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Rose Hill Elementary School

Program Aides

What is a Program Aide?

Program Aide Progression

Explorer

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide (PA)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide (PA)

Steering Comittee

Mandatory forms and training

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

Reference Form

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

Training Dates for Program Aides

Optional PA retreat

Contact PA Advisors

RADC PA Program Mission Statement

Kirkland Rainbow Adventure Day Camp

July 6 - 10, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Rose Hill Elementary School

Program Aides

What is a Program Aide?

Program Aide Progression

Explorer

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide (PA)

Program Aide in Training (PAT)

Program Aide (PA)

Steering Comittee

Mandatory forms and training

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

Reference Form

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION

Training Dates for Program Aides

Optional PA retreat

Contact PA Advisors

RADC PA Program Mission Statement

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Kirkland Rainbow Adventure
Day Camp