Teen Leadership Opportunities

Want your teen to share her camp enthusiasm with younger girls as she strengthens her outdoor skills and develops her own leadership style? She can be a part of a team, learn practical problem solving, and earn leadership awards by taking on a leadership role at camp!

Check out the opportunities below with your teen to discover which program is best for her! She may choose to participate in any leadership program for which she meets the requirements. For a full list of requirements for each position, as well as instructions on how to register, visit gsoh.org/daycamp.

Leaders in Action (LiA)

Grade completed 6–8

Have fun building teamwork and leadership skills with your group and earn one of the LiA awards. Previous day camp experience not required.

Program Aide 1 (PA1)

Grade completed 7–12

Share your love of camp with younger Girl Scouts! PA training teaches you skills to be a confident and effective leader.

Prerequisite: LiA Award (earned in troop, camp, or individually) or completed ninth grade.

Program Aide 2 (PA2)

Grade completed 8–12

Note: All teen mentors must be currently registered Girl Scouts. Most day camps require attendance at some additional trainings prior to camp for all program aide levels.

Take your leadership skills to the next level as a PA2! Earn service hours toward recognitions and assist day camp adult volunteers to help create a positive camp experience for girls.

Prerequisite: Day Camp PA1.

Advanced Program Leader (APL)

Grade completed 9–12

Work with the camp director to determine where your skills are most needed. Lead a daily activity, assist in a unit, create your own special activity, or follow another path as you serve as a mentor to younger girls.

Prerequisite: Must have progressed through both Day Camp PA1 and PA2.