Program Aide Award: Lead the Way!, 5/16/26, 10 a.m.
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Date: Sat May 16, 10:00 AM EST - Sat May 16, 3:00 PM EST
Category:
  • Highest Awards
Level:
  • Cadettes,
  • Volunteers

Adult Required Event
Location: Camp Indian Echo, 11004 Hudson Ave, Hudson, FL 34669
Who Can Attend: Girls in grades 6-8, accompanied by registered adults
Girl Event Fee: $15-$20 per girl
Adult Event Fee: $5-$10 per adult
Registration Deadline: 5/2/2026

 

 

Build your confidence and take the first step toward earning your Program Aide Award in this hands-on leadership workshop! Girl Scouts will explore what it means to be a leader and how they can support younger Girl Scouts through fun, inclusive activities.


During this interactive session, participants will:
* Discover their leadership style and strengths.
* Learn how to observe and assist at a troop meeting.
* Practice planning and leading an activity.
* Explore ways to be a positive role model and inspire others.


Each step will be modeled and practiced helping Girl Scouts feel confident and prepared to guide younger girls. Activities will include role-playing, brainstorming, and team-building games to build leadership skills in a supportive environment.
This workshop supports the Program Aide Award by helping Girl Scouts:
* Understand what it means to lead with kindness and creativity.
* Plan and lead a fun activity for younger Girl Scouts.
* Reflect on their experience and how they can grow as leaders.
Participants should bring a full, refillable water bottle.

Participants are welcome to bring a snack.

Participants need to bring a bag lunch.

Participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes.

 

 

Event Registration Guidelines:
Events must be paid in full with a credit/debit card to complete the registration process and immediately secure your spot.
Council programs and events can be paid for by redeeming your Girl Scout's Program Credit/Council Dough/Council Credit, by selecting "Program Credit" during check out, but this process does not guarantee your spot in the program due to the two to three days of processing time. To ensure your spot is secured at the time of registration, it is recommended that you pay for the event using a credit/debit card and then email info@gswcf.org or call 813-281-4475 to apply credits to the order and reimburse your card. You will be asked to provide the event name, attendees' name(s), and the amount of credits you'd like to apply.

Adult Chaperones:
All girls are welcome to attend this event but must be accompanied by a registered adult member. If the adult is not her parent/guardian, the chaperone must also have a valid background check.
Adults must register for this event if they will be attending.
Leaders who register for this event as a troop activity must adhere to only bringing enough adults to provide girl/adult safety ratio as described in Volunteer Essentials.

Confirmation Email:
Will be sent out 1 week prior to the event's start date. Please refer to the confirmation email for any required forms/waivers. Please print, complete, sign, and bring with you to check-in at the event. If you are not attending with your Girl Scout, please be sure to send the completed documents with her or the chaperone in charge.

Refund/Cancellation Guidelines:
* All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email and sent directly to info@gswcf.org
* There will be no refunds or transfers for no-shows.
* Refund requests received on or after 5/2/2026 will not be eligible for a refund, except in extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case request.
* For questions about this event, please check out our GSWCF FAQ page
* There is no waitlist for this event. GSWCF Program events are first come, first serve. If the event is sold out, we encourage you to check back at a later time for future availability.

JP