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AITs, Aides, and Adults are all Staff who work on site directly with campers.
Perks of volunteering:
Staff are welcome to volunteer one or both sessions.
The children of Adult Staff receive guaranteed placement in camp and 50% off fees. Boys and preschoolers of adult staff are welcome.
AITs and Aides are invited to join the Aides' overnight at the close of camp each Friday.
Registration:
All Volunteers must register for Camp Firefly at GSCNC.org. Once an adult registers we will send a code for the 50% Discount on campers.
Volunteers will be sent application information to indicate placement preferences upon receipt of their registration info from GSCNC.
Adult Volunteers need to add the role of Camp Firefly Adult Volunteer to their MYGS account.
Camp Scholarships are available for those who need them.
Please complete your request before registering for camp. Full payment must be made at the time of registration.
(Scholarship form is open now)
Staff hours 5:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Parking
10900 Vale Rd, Oakton, VA 22124
Please back in when parking
Kiss & Ride
10899 Justin Knoll Rd, Oakton, VA 22124
AIT/Aide drop off - 5:15-5:30 PM
AIT/Aide pick up - 9:15 PM
Sunday July 19 (Required)
Sunday July 19 (Required)
Set up for both sessions
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Set up times will vary. Email will go out with times.
Training 2:00-3:30
Show & Tell 3:30-6:00
Potluck during Show & Tell
Camp Firefly Staff Manual
Camp Firefly Staff Manual
Adult & Aide/AIT Applications
Adult & Aide/AIT Applications
Volunteers will be sent a link to an application to indicate placement preferences and other information upon receipt of their registration info from GSCNC, after registering for Camp Firefly.
Application includes the following questions:
Camp Name
This is the name you will use at camp.
It is usually a nickname, one of your favorite things, a favorite food, or something you really like to do.
If this name has already been taken, you will be contacted and asked to create another camp name.
Camp Buddy: for Aides & AITs with special needs.
Contact Information
Email cannot be a school account i.e., @fcpsschools.net
Aides & AITs need to include a parent's email, to help with checking email and to keep them aware of what is going on at camp.
Phone number: Please enter a cell number so we may use it during camp. Aides & AITs also need to include a parent's cell.
3 choices for units and centers
Units
Glows: Preschoolers
Boys: School-aged boys
Daisies: K-1st Grade
Brownies: 2nd-3rd Grades
Juniors: 4th-5th Grades
Cadettes: 6th-8th Grades (Aides must be in High School)
Centers
Clay
Assist campers with clay creations and cleanup.
Science
Lead campers through a camp-themed STEM activity.
Campfire
Teach campers fire safety, make smores, and play water games.
Crafts
Lead campers through camp- themed crafts.
Drama
Help with costumes, props, and backdrops; along with directing campers in skits.
Sports Field
Utilize the field by letting campers run and play safely.
Secret Pal Participation
Please see the secret pal information on the website.
Volunter Hours
Volunter Hours
Keep track of your hours. This should include all your time. Do not forget to count the following
Camp Staff Meetings (both virtual & in person)
Center/Unit Meetings (both virtual & in person)
Time preparing for Center/Unit
Activities
Signs
Name Tags
SWAPS
Camp Firefly hours may be used for school, Girl Scout Silver Trefoil & The Presidential Service Award
Girl Scout Silver Trefoil: earn three hours for each day of camp toward Girl Scout Community Hours-Council Service Hours.
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