Teen Leadership Training Camp - Hawai'i
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Date: Fri Dec 06, 5:00 PM HAST - Sun Dec 08, 11:00 AM HAST
Category:
  • Outdoor,
  • Life Skills
Level:
  • Cadettes,
  • Seniors,
  • Volunteers,
  • Ambassadors

Camp Kilohana, Waimea, HI

December 6th, 2024 5PM TO December 8th, 2024 11AM

Open to: 6th,7th,and 8th Grade Cadette, Senior & Ambassador Girl Scouts and Adult Volunteers

 

Camp theme will be Holiday Fairy Friends!

 

This is our annual in-person required training to lead both Summer Camp and in-person programs for our 2025 Membership year. 

 

Learn to lead the Girl Scout way! At this overnight camp you and a group of your peers from across the island will explore different ideas about how to be a role model and mentor to younger Girl Scouts. By the end of the weekend, you'll walk away with all the tools you need to earn your Program Aide, Counselor in Training I/II, -OR-Volunteer in Training Award. On Saturday, Daisies and Brownies will join us at camp for you to lead them in their It's Your Planet - Love It! Journeys. 

 

Program Aides are Girl Scouts in grades 6-8 who will participate in leadership training and then implement what they have learned with a group of younger Girl Scouts.

  • Grades 6-8 (PA): assist girls with Journey activities, badge activities, or general Girl Scout activities. Work with a group at their meeting, day camps, or during a special council event.
    • Cadette must complete a Leader in Action (LiA) award prior to attending this in-person training.

 

Teen Mentors are campers in grades 8-12 who support younger girls in partnership with adult staff. These teen mentors help lead activities and guide younger campers.

  • Grades 8-12 (TMs): Help campers with crafts, games and songs. Learn about leadership from CITs and staff.
  • Grades 9-12 (CITs): As a seasoned older girl, mentor TMs as well as younger girls, and take additional leadership opportunities such as planning or leading activities on your own.

Adult Camp Staff are volunteers who complete this annual training and take on leadership roles at council programs or camps.

Unless otherwise specified all positions require:

Physical requirements of all camp staff positions include prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to utilize camp equipment.  Willing to live in a camp setting and work extended hours; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals and insects.

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Must be able to work in outside temperatures and potentially extreme conditions.
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
  • Ability to physically assist campers with mobility impairment.
  • Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
  • Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
  • Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Adult Camp Staff Volunteer Roles:

  • Camp Director
  • Program Director
  • Camp Nurse
  • Cook
  • Teen Mentor Director
  • Lifeguard

Registration Fee

  • Includes in-person Training & Award Pin (after completion)

 

ZOOM MEETING

  • Girls must attend a mandatory Zoom meeting on December 3rd, 2024 from 6PM-7PM. You will receive zoom link after registration closes and we finalize camp details.
  • Must attend in-person to complete training requirement

 

FORM DUE

To expedite check in, email a copy of the completed form to cahern@gshawaii.org by 5PM on 11/6/24.

 

CHECK IN/OUT

Girl Scouts must remain in their vehicle until we are ready for check-in.

*Additional procedures will be addressed in our mandatory zoom meeting prior to arriving at camp.

 

ATTIRE / WHAT TO BRING

  • Closed-toe shoes are required
  • Girl Scout Polo Shirt
  • Day Pack & Overnight Bag (packing list will be provided)
    • Bottled Water
    • Bag Dinner for Friday

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