PA / PAIT / CIT

Program-Aide (PA) and Program-Aide-In-Training (PAIT) opportunities are available, but register early – opportunities are limited!

PROGRAM AIDE (PA), or Counselor in Training(CIT)

WHAT IS A PA / CIT

Girls entering 8th grade, CIT 9th and 10th grade, CIT II 11th and 12th grade. may apply for a PA position. Pas /CIT's work directly with younger girls under the supervision of an adult volunteer. Being a PA/CIT gives an opportunity to learn leadership skills and to share their expertise, knowledge, and energy with younger girls. PAs/CIT's also serve as a role model for younger girls. Those applying who did not receive PAIT training will be placed in a PAIT unit, and should register as a PAIT. If not trained at AMT the PA Directors must approve the PAIT training as our camp has many specialized trainings and we want the PA/CIT girls to feel confident in leading at AMT.

REQUIRED CORE TRAINING –

Council-sponsored Program Aide Core Training (PAIT training) is required to participate in the PA/CIT program. Training may be taken through AMT Day Camp, another approved by AMT Girl Scout day camp, Girl Scout Council, or the Program Guide and completed before camp starts. This training must be approved by AMT Core Staff.

INDOOR TRAINING –

There will be an indoor training session on May 21st. Calvary Lutheran Church 937 NE Jackson School Road 6-8pm, come meet leaders and PAs. light dinner / snacks / drinks provided.

PA / CIT SET UP CAMP AND LATENIGHT –

The PA Set up day and late night is on Saturday June 22nd, 2024 it is a vital part of the camp experience! Meet leaders, plan for the week, set up and specialization training will be offered. We are busy planning bonding, activities, for a latenight… STAY TUNED for more info

REGISTRATION –
  1. Apply to camp with the Camper Registration Form
  2. Have your daughter complete the PA/CIT Application Form
  3. Make Payment

If the number of PA / CIT applications received exceeds the number of PA /CIT positions available, a lottery system may be utilized to place PAs/CIT's at camp. 


For questions please contact us.

Program Aides in Training (PAIT)

WHAT IS A PAIT –

Program Aides in Training (PAITs) is a term used to identify girls who are in the process of becoming trained PAs. PAITs should be entering 7th grade in the fall. They will participate in Core Training and leadership activities at camp to become a Program Aide. Those entering 8th grade or above in the fall of 2024 who did NOT receive AMT Approved PAIT training will also be placed in a PAIT unit, and should register as a PAIT. 


NOTE: No Extra Paperwork required

If your child is entering 7th grade, she will automatically be placed into the PAIT unit once the Camper Registration is received. If your child is missing the PAIT Training and is entering 8th grade or higher, please send an email to registrar@amtdaycamp.com once the Camper Registration is completed and let us know so we can place her into the PAIT unit.

TRAINING AND ORIENTATION (required) –

Aside from the training received the week of camp, PAITs also receive Specialization Training and Orientation. You must attend this to complete the training.


Required to attend Saturday June 24th 2023 for training

JR. OVERNIGHT (required) –

So that you may put into practice the leadership skills you have learned, please plan to attend the Junior Latenight. With guidelines as they are we will not have a sleepover but are planning for the afternoon/ evening. The JR overnight is Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at Mountaindale. STAY TUNED for more info…

REGISTRATION –

For specific information about PAITs, contact the PAIT director at pait@amtdaycamp.com

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