Rainbow Adventure is a GIRL-LED camp!
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.
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PA Progression
Explorer PA
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 Aides
The PAs help run our units and activities at camp. All PAs are required to attend pre-camp training (see dates below). 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) and ask an unrelated adult to complete the online reference form.
Steering Committee
Be part of the team that decides what we’ll be doing at camp this year! We need your input! Make the camp theme come alive in our group and unit activities. The 2025 meetings are scheduled for Feb 22th, Mar 8th, April 5th, May 17th, plus the retreat on March 22 at River Ranch GS Camp. Please make sure you can attend at least two these meetings. If you wish to participate in the Steering Committee and not work as a PA, please email [email protected].
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 Aides
The PAs help run our units and activities at camp. All PAs are required to attend pre-camp training (see dates below). 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) and ask an unrelated adult to complete the online reference form.
Steering Committee
Be part of the team that decides what we’ll be doing at camp this year! We need your input! Make the camp theme come alive in our group and unit activities. The 2025 meetings are scheduled for Feb 22th, Mar 8th, April 5th, May 17th, plus the retreat on March 22 at River Ranch GS Camp. Please make sure you can attend at least two these meetings. If you wish to participate in the Steering Committee and not work as a PA, please email [email protected].
Mandatory Forms and Training
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PROGRAM AIDE APPLICATION: All PA’s must complete the online PA application by 2/8/2025. 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
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REFERENCE FORM: 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 2/15/25.
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Training Dates for Program Aides
May 10th, 2025 (10am-noon, St. John's Episcopal Church): Basic PA Training (for New/Apprentice PAs only)
May 31st, 2025 (9:30 - 11:30, St. John's Episcopal Church): Program Aide - Adult training
Sunday, July 6th, (3:00 - 4:30, Rose Hill Elementary in Kirkland): School site overview and get schedules and t-shirts
Optional PA Retreat
March 22nd, 2025 (10:00am-4:00pm, The Lodge (dining hall) at Camp River Ranch): You are invited to have some fun with your fellow PAs while doing some planning and skill building for camp.
May 10th, 2025 (10am-noon, St. John's Episcopal Church): Basic PA Training (for New/Apprentice PAs only)
May 31st, 2025 (9:30 - 11:30, St. John's Episcopal Church): Program Aide - Adult training
Sunday, July 6th, (3:00 - 4:30, Rose Hill Elementary in Kirkland): School site overview and get schedules and t-shirts
Optional PA Retreat
March 22nd, 2025 (10:00am-4:00pm, The Lodge (dining hall) at Camp River Ranch): You are invited to have some fun with your fellow PAs while doing some planning and skill building for camp.
RADC PA Program Mission Statement
We strive to provide a leadership development program that teaches Girl Scouts of all abilities how to work with younger campers as positive role-models. We understand that Girl Scouts come to the program with a variety of skills and experience, and we want to help every Girl Scout meet their leadership goals and potential. We will do our best to provide leadership development to all Girl Scouts who are truly motivated to work with younger girls.
Questions about being a PA? Contact [email protected]
Questions about being a PA? Contact [email protected]