Mountaindale North Day Camp PA Training 2021

Turn right to the parking lotPA Coordinator

Back-in parking only. In case of an emergency, you will be able to leave

more quickly.

● About me “Frenchy”● My role at camp and for you● Adult Leaders● Unit vs. Specialty● Letters of Recommendation● Professional Reference● Service hours (PA Council)● Have FUN!● PA Council Introduction

Core Team Members

• PA Advisor: Aran “Frenchy”• Volunteer Coordinator: Cory “Airbeaver”• Registrar & Attendance: Laura “Rascal” & Sarah • PAIT Advisor: Carol “Carol”• Arts & Crafts: Beverly “Granny Barnes”• Business Manager: Amy “Hammerhead”• Supplies: Mai “Flamingo” • Health Advisor: Lisa “Band Aid”

Check-in ProceduresLaura “Rascal” & Sarah “

• Core staff will be administering questions related to COVID symptoms

• All members of a carpool must wait here until everyone in the carpool is processed

• If anyone in the carpool has COVID-related symptoms, then the entire carpool must leave

• Only when all members of a carpool are cleared, then they may proceed to their unit area in the Meadow

• Arrival times will be staggered to avoid bottlenecks• volunteers with campers first• just campers next

Arts & CraftsBeverly “Granny Barnes”

HOWDY, HOWDY!!I may not look it, but I’m as old as dem der hills. I’ve been

around this here camp for nearly twenty years, and my original Girl Scout Troop girls are turning 36 this year!! Never too old to

keep havin’ fun, I say!This year is a mite diff’rent. Since we all need to socially

distance while eatin’ (& un-masked!) I figgered all the girls would need a sit-upon to spread out when they eat. I will be

handing out supplies and giving a quick scheduled lesson to all Daisy, Brownie & Junior units at the flag station on the first day of your camp. Then I will send you back to your units with the

supplies for each girl to assemble her sit-upon. Older girls may make sit-upons in their spare time or bring their own from

home.

SuppliesMai “Flamingo”

• You will get your “coffins” at outdoor training on Saturday or Wednesday

• Supplies for your unit – Trash bags, tarp, markers, bottle holders, thermometer, camp map, etc.

• Supplies for your Biffys – Paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, sanitizer, plastic gloves, etc.

• Let them know if you need anything for your badge work – compass, thermometer, knives, etc.

• Extra bottles of water

Gimp

• Gimp can be found at Supplies

• Kits will be provided for a variety of styles and color combinations

• The campers (and adults) will become obsessed with Gimp

• Make sure to pick up Gimp garbage throughout the property

Badges for the Units

• Daisies – Daisy Trail Adventure

• Brownies – Brownie Trail Adventure

• Juniors – Junior Trail Adventure

Typical Schedule for the DaySession 1 Session 2

Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Outdoor Training for Session 1

Rest

Check-in Check-in

Outdoor Training for Session 2

Check-in Check-in

Arts & Crafts I Arts & Crafts II Arts & Crafts I Arts & Crafts II

Games Games Games Games

Nature Nature Nature Nature

First Aid Archery First Aid Archery

Badge Work Badge Work Badge Work Badge Work

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Check-out Check-out Check-out Check-out

Outdoor Training

• Saturday, July 24th for Session 1• Wednesday, July 28th for Session 2• Review latest version of CDP (COVID plan)• Clean Mountaindale• Set up units• Core staff will provide each unit with a 2-day

schedule• Units meet to finalize badge work

Driving to Camp

It’s a one lane road…

Your 2021 PA Council

Drive slow

Madelyn “Confetti”Grace “Nemo”

Daisy “Mango”Holly “Chickee”

Kendel “Grizzly”Sadie “Manatee”

Bella “Sparky”Melyna “Noodles”

Reese “Peaches”CeCe “Pumpkin”

How to be a counselor, not a camper (Noodles):

•Treat it like a fun summer job• Little campers don’t see you as young kids, they see you as PA’s.

• Don’t be intimidated by older PA’s

• Be sure to establish clear boundaries (climbing,holding hands); know what you are comfortable with.

How to be a counselor, not a camper continued (Grizzly):

• Your role as PA begins the minute you arrive at Mountaindale and ends when you leave (unless a bus PA).

• Girls are watching you closely, be a positive role model

• Make sure you are not just “hanging” out with your Co-PA but engaging with the campers (this is your primary job).

• Make sure that all girls are interacting with each other. Be extra mindful of the girl who maybe doesn’t know any of the other campers.

Conflicts with campers (Sparky):

• Minor discipline reminders are appropriate from a PA

• Serious disciplinary incidents will be handled by adults.

• Instead of “don’t do____,” say “do____”

• Do not pick favorites when resolving conflicts

• Involve an adult leader is the conflict cannot be resolved

Interactions with CO-PA’s (Peaches)

• You will be with at least 1 other PA and potentially more

• Newer PA’s:don’t be afraid to ask older PA’s questions. They know that you are new and will have questions.

• Older PA’s: be kind and show patience with the younger PA’s. They are learning from you. Lead by example.

Conflicts with Adult Leaders/PA’s (Pumpkin)

1. Try to resolve it yourself. Talk to individual calmly and with a buddy2. Talk to PA Council.

3. Talk to Frenchy/Aran4. If you are on the receiving end of criticism, know that it took the other PA

courage to speak up and try to improve things. Do not argue but instead listen closely to the concerns and work together for a solution.

COVID (Manatee)

• All campers must wear masks when inside.

• Masks are not required outside and campers must be socially distanced

• Frequent handwashing• No sharing of food• Use hand sanitizer after being in

a high touch area or if a handwashing station is not available

First Aid (Mango)

• Each unit gets a first aid kit• PA’s can take care of minor

scrapes and cuts• Serious injuries or illnesses are

sent to Band Aid.• Tweezers cannot be used to

remove splinters. There is a special kit included that will be used.

• Be aware of any allergies or health alerts

• Promote water (water beads!)

Dress Code (Confetti)

NO● No Spandex● No modifying the shirts

(cutting, beading, knotting)

YES● Athletic shorts are OK● Appropriate shoes (no open

toe)● Wear clothes you are fine with

getting dirty

Porch of Marilyn’s Place

• Co-Directors• Health Advisor• Check-in/out paperwork• Unit mailboxes• Walkie talkies• Receipts for reimbursement• Extra food• PA Snack Table

Campers are not allowed inside unless They are seeing the health advisor.

Breakout Groups

1. Daisies: Grace “Nemo”2. Brownies: Daisy “Mango” & Kendel

“Grizzly”3. Juniors: Reesse “Peaches” & CeCe

“Pumpkin”4. PAITS & OE: Madelyn “Confetti”, Holly

“Chickee” & Sadie “Manatee”5. Specialty: Bella “Sparky” & Melyna

“Noodles”

Wrap Up

Thank you for attending! We can’t wait to

see you at camp!