Explorer Unit Leaders

The Day Camp Explorer Unit Lead’s role is to deliver program aide training to 7th – 8th grade campers who want to advance to program aide positions.  Training them to lead in a program that is consistent with the Girl Scout Mission, Program Goals, Promise, Law, and all Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of Western Washington policies and health and safety standards.
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Responsibilities:

• Serve as part of the Leadership Team of the day camp.
• Teach provided GSWW program aide curriculum or coordinate someone from GSWW to come give training during the camp week
• Facilitate activities to be planned and run by the Explorers with the campers to earn their Leadership in Action award.  
• Provide feedback to facilitate their development as leaders. 
• Give input for assigning them roles on Friday for integrating with the rest of the PAs
• Participate in evaluation at the end of camp
• Represent day camp and Girl Scouts in a positive light to campers, volunteers, guests, and the community.

Qualifications:

• Good organization and communication skills
• Ability to work with a team of volunteers
• Ability to coach teen program aides

Service Commitment: The Day Camp Director will appoint the Explorer unit lead for a one-year (renewable) term in which they can expect to provide a minimum of 50 hours of service, depending on the needs of the day camp. The service hours will be spread out over a planning and preparation period leading up to the opening of day camp and following the end of the day camp session.  This position is required at camp all week.
  
Supervision and Support: The Explorer Unit Leaders are supported by and accountable to the Day Camp Program Aide Advisors and Director.