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Computer Camps - Leadership Program
Program Assistants - "Doing
the Right Thing, Even When No One is Watching"
Campers who are entering 10th grade or higher after camp, and who
have completed at least one session at Emagination in the past, may
be asked to apply to be a Program Assistant. Potential PAs are invited
to participate in the fall each year for the upcoming summer. The
program is selective and the number of positions limited. Program
Assistants must be able to attend two overnight sessions.
PAs play an important leadership role and are responsible for assisting
in the delivery of Emagination's program to all its campers. PAs are
positive role models and are held to high standards. Campers look
up to the PAs as our older more mature campers.
PAs are a separate group at camp who participate in a teen leadership
program that involves responsibilities, dedicated curriculum and special
privileges. They take two technology workshops, a dedicated PA Workshop
and become a teaching assistant in a workshop of their choice during
their second session.
The dedicated PA Workshop is a highlight of the program. It is designed
to provide valuable benefits including improved social skills and
new life skills. In an interactive environment with lots of fun role
playing, PAs learn useful skills such as: meeting and speaking to
people; making friends; managing conflicts; teaching and influencing
people; planning activities and managing their time. The four week
curriculum spans nearly 30 hours and includes basic skills such as
how to properly shake hands, make eye contact and address people and
more subtle and advanced skills such as techniques useful in carrying
on difficult conversations and resolving interpersonal conflicts.
PAs have responsibilities to the camp community that include helping
with login/logout, escorting campers and running events during Emagination’s
new Color Wars recreation program. The PAs elect Captains of their
group who act as liaisons to camp leadership staff. PAs are special
at camp and have privileges that include a dedicated PA Lounge in
the dorm, an off-campus weekend trip, the latest bedtimes, dorm room
keys and more free time to spend with fellow PAs and campers. PAs
can go to sleep at night, feeling good about their camp experience
and knowing that they have helped other campers enjoy their time at
Emagination.
PAs who successfully complete the program receive a certificate and
are eligible for a college or employment letter of recommendation
from Emagination's Executive Director. Participation in the program
may also qualify for community service credit at the PAs school.
The PA Application Process
Potential PAs will be invited to apply in the fall each year, to be
a PA for the upcoming summer. In the invitation letter, you will receive
a URL link to the PA application. Candidates will fill out the application
online. The application will ask you to select up to three areas in
which you have an interest in assisting. Candidates receive a decision
on their application within two weeks of having turned in a fully
completed application.
2012 PAs
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Hi, I'm Ben! I'm a PA
at the Atlanta camp; this will be my second year. I'll be assisting
workshops in animation, which I first learned here at Emagination.
I animate in a frame by frame, anime style drawing, and I prefer
to write funny short videos and have fun with my talent. I'm
looking forward to another great summer with the other PAs and
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Ben
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Hello! My name is Caroline
and this summer it will be my second year at Emagination! I
will be a Program Assistant this summer and I am interested
in meeting old and new friends! I enjoyed the program so much
last year and will definitely enjoy it even more this year!
I love interacting with different people to share interests
and hobbies. I love participating in fun sports and games. I
swim on my school's swim team. I love to draw traditionally
and digitally; I have a particular focus on anime in my drawing
style. I enjoy playing mmorpg computer games with or without
my friends. I grew up in Connecticut and recently moved to Massachusetts.
I'm excited to work as a PA this year and to meet new people! |
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Caroline
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Hello! My name is Chris.
I've been a camper at the Rosemont camp for three years and
this year I will be a PA. I'm heading into my junior year at
high school and I've been in love with the summer camps ever
since I first attended them in '08. I'm a huge fan of film,
video games, and books and I literally can't wait to be a PA
this summer! I'm looking forward to seeing you this summer! |
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Chris
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Hello, my name is Erik.
I attended the Camp Emagination Game Design Course for teens
and I loved it. I am excited to come back! I am currently a
rising-senior in high school and in my free time I enjoy making
maps for games and playing French Horn. I am looking forward
to an amazing summer |
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Erik
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Hello, my name is Josh.
I've been going to Emagination for the last two years, and this
year will be my first time being a PA. I know a lot about technology,
and would be willing to help you if you had any problems. If
your going to the Illinois Emagination, be sure to find me if
you need any help. |
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Josh
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Hi everyone, my name
is Langston and this is my second year at Emagination in Massachusetts.
It will be my first year as a PA and I can't wait to get to
know all of you. My interests are playing video games, hanging
with friends, and playing paintball. I can't wait to get to
know all of you and have a great time and camp! |
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Langston
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Hi! My name is Michael.
I am currently 15 years old and in 10th grade. This will be
my second year at Emagination and my first year as a PA. In
my spare time, I like to surf the web and play video games.
My main interests besides technology are wildlife and the environment. |
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Michael
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Hi, my name is Nick
and I'll be a junior in high school in the fall. I attended
Emagination in MA for the first time last summer and had a great
time. I'm excited to be coming back as a PA this year. In my
free time I like to watch movies or swim. |
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Nick
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