Camp Leadership Opportunities

At camp, we empower girls to share their voices and make a difference! Older girls are encouraged to continue their growth with specific leadership development programs. These opportunities are intended for girls who want to share their skills and make camp the best it can be. Each requires an application, references and selection. You must have Adobe Acrobat in order to download the registration forms. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat click here for the free download.

Day Camp Program Aide Specialist Training, Year 2 and 3

Open to SR and AM

Inspire first year Day Camp Program Aide Specialists! Participate in a day of training in May, enhance your leadership skills while learning new skills to teach at camp. Learn to cook in a brown paper bag, make bubble print paper, and other new project activities.  Teach first-year DCPAs special tips and tricks of working at camp. In the afternoon, bring a game, craft, project or song to teach to the other girls. Application and reference required. Download and print this registration form to apply.

Location:  Bedford, NH and  Richmond, VT
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Min/Max: 15/50
Deadline: Friday, April 13, 2012
Fee: $30.00 per girl
Adult supervision provided
Contact: Jess Riendeau x173

Day Camp Program Aide Specialist Training, Year 1

Open to CD, SR, and AM Girls must have completed 8th grade to participate in the Day Camp Leadership Program.

Inspire young campers with cool activities, fun games and silly songs! Participate in a day of training in May, learning and teaching leadership skills needed for working at camp. Meet and interview with a day camp director to ensure that you are ready for the responsibility of camp, and then be eligible to have a blast while volunteering for a week or more at camp. Prerequisite: Program Aide Core Training. Application and reference also required. Download and print this registration form to apply.

Location: Bedford, NH and Richmond, VT
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Time: 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Min/Max: 15/50
Deadline: Friday, April 13, 2012
Fee: $30.00 per girl
Adult supervision provided
Contact: Jess Riendeau x173

Program Aide Core Training

Open to CD, SR, and AM Girls must have completed 8th grade to participate in the Day Camp Leadership Program.

Do you love working with kids? Put your passion into action, as we explore the basic leadership skills needed to work with younger girls. Learn the characteristics of younger Girl Scouts, practice planning an activity, and find out what it takes to help out at Council events. This course will strengthen your leadership skills and you’ll learn how to share what you learn with others.

Program Aide is required for any activity that Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girl Scouts are working on with younger troops. Program Aide Core Training is a prerequisite for Day Camp Program Aide, Program Aide Specialist, Jump-In Coaches, and working with troops and at Council events. Download and print this registration form to apply.

Location: Camp Seawood, Portsmouth, NH
Date: April 7, 2012
Time: 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Location: Bedford, NH
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Time: 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Location: Sacred Heart School, Bennington, VT
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Location: Twin Hills Day Camp, Richmond, VT
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Fee: $12.00
Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2012
Adult supervision provided
Contact: Stephanie Erickson x120

Farnsworth Camp Aide, Barn Aide, and Chenoa Dreamworker

Open to SR, and AM

Applications are due March 15th, 2012 and placements will be made in April. Fee is due after acceptance. This is a volunteer work program for girls. Assist in all areas of camp and then intern in a specific area: waterfront, adventure, barn program, office, kitchen, childcare and more. You’ll have time to plan your own program. Download and print this registration form to apply.

Location: Camp Chenoa or Camp Farnsworth
Dates: Sunday, June 24–Friday, July 20, 2012 (4 weeks) at Camp Chenoa and Camp Farnsworth • $140 per girl or Sunday, July 22–August 3, 2012 (2 weeks) at Camp Chenoa and Camp Farnsworth • $70 per girl
Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Adult supervision provided

Counselor-in-Training 1st year at Camp Farnsworth or Camp Chenoa

Open to SR(Grade 10 only) and AM

This two-year course will help you acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful camp staff member. The first year, spend four weeks brushing up on your camping and tripping skills and gain experience working with the girls. Applications are due March 15, 2012 and placements will be made in April. Fee is due after acceptance. Download and print this registration form to apply.

Location: Camp Farnsworth and Camp Chenoa
Date: Sunday, July 8–Friday, August 3, 2012 at Camp Chenoa and Camp Farnsworth
Fee: $670.00
Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Adult supervision provided

Counselor-in-Training 2nd year at Camp Farnsworth or Camp Chenoa

Open to AM

Returning CITs from Chenoa and Farnsworth will receive information. New applicants must call for more information. Continue to build your counselor skills as you spend one week at Chenoa and one week at Farnsworth observing, teaching skills and immersing yourself in the life of a counselor.
Spend session 2 at the camp of your choice to complete your internship. Download and print this registration form to apply.

Location: Camp Farnsworth and Camp Chenoa
Date: Sunday, June 24–Friday, July 20, 2012 (4 weeks) at Camp Chenoa and Camp Farnsworth
Fee: $370.00
Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Adult supervision provided

Buddyettes

Looking to take Program Aide training, but can’t fit in during the school year. Join us for the Buddyettes program at one of our Day Camps for a one or two week program! Girls will learn to take action and share your camp experience with younger campers. Learn camping skills, child development, learn techniques to mentor young campers, and assist in the units. Girls in this group will be working on the Amaze Journey. The Program Aide Core Training is a pre-requisites for participating in the Day Camp Program Aide training for girls who have completed 8th grade. Girls will also get to experience all the other camp activities, from swimming and boating, to games and art and crafts. Click here to register online and fill out this form to apply.

Abenaki-Mascoma – June 25-July 6 $320 (includes daily lunch)
Kettleford – June 25- July 6 $290
Kettleford – July 23- August 3 $310

Twin Hills – July 15-27 $310
Seawood – July 23- August 3 $310
Adahy – July 30 –August 3 $200
Whispering Pines – July 30-August 10 $310