• Welcome to the Camp Tag-A-Long Online Aide Application! We sincerely thank you for your interest and for completing this application no later than December 1.

    This year's camp theme is Ye Olde Camp Tag-A-Long (medieval/Renaissance theme).

    We will use "volunteer" when referring to adults who are working at camp for the week. "Aides" are our teen helpers at camp. This application is only for aides. 

    This application is required for all Camp Aides at Camp Tag-A-Long. You must complete this application and be accepted as an aide prior to registering for camp. All aides must have a current 24-25 Girl Scout membership and pay the $25 registration fee. This fee covers costs including your staff shirt, insurance and health form costs, and some fun stuff, too.  

    If there is a *(star) next to a question, that question requires an answer.
    Parents - this must be completed by your aide, not you!

  • Camp Tag-A-Long Aide Application

  • Read Me!

    • YOU, the aide applicant, must fill this out, not your parents.
    • If you are listing a buddy, please use their first and last name, not their camp name, so we can ensure we're matching buddy requests properly.
    • Coordinate with your buddy before filling out the application. 
    • You CAN request an adult as a buddy.
    • Please understand that we cannot guarantee placement to all applicants - there's a chance that either you or your buddy will not be placed.
    • Preference will be given to experienced aides with good performance reviews from previous years.
    • We will accept up to 25 new aides each year.
    • NEW applicants must have attended Camp Tag-a-Long as a camper. 

  • Camp Details

  • WHEN: August 4-8 (a 5-day camp)
    CAMP AIDE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    CAMP AIDE PARTY: August 8, 4 - 9 pm
    WHERE: Camp Potomac Woods, Lucketts VA

    REQUIREMENTS:
    Attendance: All Camp Aides must attend the entire 5 days of camp
    Training: Training is required, as are any planning meetings with your team! This year in-person aide training is on Sunday, April 27 at 2 pm. We will also have a mandatory all-staff meeting on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 4 pm at Camp Potomac Woods, Kresge Dining Hall.
    Camp Aide Applicants must successfully register online, submit all camp paperwork, and complete this application.

    DEADLINE:
    This application must be completed by December 1. 

    SELECTION INFORMATION:
    Placement of accepted aides in a center or unit is based on the program needs of the camp and the experience and qualifications of the applicant.
    Remember being a Camp Aide at Camp Tag-A-Long is a commitment you make that begins with the first training date and ends with cleaning up your site on the last day. All Aides will be expected to attend all training as well as planning meetings before camp begins. PLAN ON IT! The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it.                                                                              
    We understand that high school orientations and sports will sometimes cause a conflict. AIDES who cannot work the full five days at camp MAY be asked to give up their place at camp. Please contact us immediately if you know of any conflicts so we can discuss this with you. We have a VERY long wait list each year and we want to be fair.

    PLEASE READ EVERYTHING and KEEP ANSWERS BRIEF!
    Questions? Contact the Camp Aide Advisor: camptagaa@gmail.com.

  • Your Information

  • Camp Nickname

    Your Camp Nickname (what everyone will call YOU for the week. For example, Mrs. Metzler is Brie and Mrs. Greene is Ruby). This is required. Please do not put down your actual first name or the name of the camp. Ask us if you need more examples. You can change this later - just email us!

  • What Position Can I Fill at Camp?

    If I am accepted, what position can I fill at camp? All aides must choose at least one center and one unit.


    UNIT STAFF: (about 60 Camp Aides) Work with a team of adults assigned to the same group of campers for the full session, helping to plan and carry out the theme and activities in the out-of-doors. Those who are just completing 6th grade should not choose PALs.
    Units:

    • Toddlers & Pixies (infants through rising-K)
    • Daisies (current Kindergarten)
    • Bridgers (1st)
    • Brownies (2nd)
    • Fly-ups (3rd)
    • Juniors (4th)
    • PALs (5th)
    • Younger Boys (approximately K-3rd grade)
    • Older Boys (approximately 4th-5th grade)
    • Any Unit

    CENTER STAFF: (about 60 Camp Aides) Work with a team of adults assigned to teach specific skills or information to all age levels throughout the camp session. Each center will be responsible for coordinating with the program director. Centers may be assigned tasks by the directors when their center is not in operation. This year’s centers MAY include:

    • Archery
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Fabric Arts (fabric craft TBD)
    • Cooking
    • Fishing
    • Games
    • Gimp
    • Leatherworking
    • Low Ropes/Lawn Initiatives (possibly A-frames)
    • Outdoor Skills
    • Pool (must be lifeguard certified)
    • Slingshots & Tomahawks
    • STEM
    • Songs
    • Theater
    • Tie-dye
    • Any Center                                                     


    All Aides should expect extra pre-camp training/planning sessions with their unit or center leaders. This may occur at any time between now and August.

    You MUST put down five DIFFERENT choices and all aides must choose at least one center and one unit. Coordinate your choices with your (potential) buddy!

     

  • Buddy Request

    Is there another aide that you would like to work with? Please know that buddy requests for aides are NOT guaranteed - all staffing is done based on the needs of the camp. List no more than 2 possible buddies, FIRST and LAST names. You may or may not be placed with both. Large groups of buddies will be broken up. You CAN request an adult as a buddy. Coordinate your answers to increase your chances of being with a buddy.

  • Staff Shirts

    What shirt would you like for Camp? We are offering: Unisex (free) Ladies Fit V-Necks (free) Please choose carefully, as we will not be able to exchange shirts. You may purchase a second shirt (unisex or ladies v-neck) for $10. We will send payment instructions in the spring to all staff.

  • Aide Agreement

    I understand that when I apply as an aide, I am making a COMMITMENT to work at Camp Tag-A-Long. I understand that my placement is not guaranteed and I will receive an email with acceptance or waitlist placement prior to registration. I have reviewed my calendar with my parents and have obtained their support and consent for my volunteer activities at Camp Tag-A-Long. If accepted and my availability changes or I am unable to attend the training/planning meetings, I understand that Camp Tag-A-Long may change my assignment at camp or ask me to withdraw from camp.
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