Summer Staff Program
In order for 2020 Summer Youth Theatre Camp Programming to succeed, we are in need of Summer Staff - specifically Camp Counselors!
Our Summer Staff are essential for the growth of our program, success of our Summer Educational programming, and the growth of our campers in theatre education, unity, and overall fun! We appreciate so much of what Camp Counselors will bring to our Summer Camps, and we look forward to answering any questions or concerns from interested applicants, as well as receiving your submitted applications.
In order for 2020 Summer Youth Theatre Camp Programming to succeed, we are in need of Summer Staff - specifically Camp Counselors!
Our Summer Staff are essential for the growth of our program, success of our Summer Educational programming, and the growth of our campers in theatre education, unity, and overall fun! We appreciate so much of what Camp Counselors will bring to our Summer Camps, and we look forward to answering any questions or concerns from interested applicants, as well as receiving your submitted applications.
2021 Summer Staff opportunities:
**More information coming soon for Summer 2021!
Contact Cassie Jurgenson at htayouth@gmail.com for application accommodations related to the deadline.
2021 Summer Staff opportunities:
**More information coming soon for Summer 2021!
Contact Cassie Jurgenson at htayouth@gmail.com for application accommodations related to the deadline.
So much fun!!! Overall, I had a blast. ~2020 Teen Mentors
Important 2020 Staff Dates/Times:
* Jun 24 - Teen Mentor application(s) are CLOSED for 2020 programming
* July 1 - Staff Meeting 9-11am
* July 6-17 - "All the World's A Stage" Camp M-F 8:30am - 11:30am (includes all Staff Call/Leave times)
* July 17 - Staff Debrief Lunch 11a - 1pm
* July 20-22 - BONUS Middle School Masterclass M-W 8:30am - 11:30am (optional for MS campers & Mentor Staff)
Teen Mentor Descriptions & Roles:
The main differences between the Teen Mentor and the Teen Mentor Trainee:
1. Age
2. HTA Youth Theatre curriculum & activity experience [and youth theatre education experience in-general]
Teen Mentor Requirements:
- Finished 10th Grade - Freshman of College Year (age 16-19)
- Have a broad range of theatre experience, children's theatre activities/culture, and experience with children
- Experience as a Teen Mentor through HTA Youth or other local arts organizations in youth theatre programming
- Available for ALL listed dates required for Staff & selected programming
- Participation in (at least) the 2-week "All the World's A Stage" Theatre Camp
Teen Mentor Trainee Requirements:
- Finished 9th - 10th grade (ages 15-16)
- Experience and an interest in theatre and theatre education
- Experience in working with children/youth (especially ages 10-14)
- Available for ALL listed dates required for Staff & selected programming
- Participation in (at least) the 2-week "All the World's A Stage" Theatre Camp
Further *Trainee Information (also included on the application):
For Summer 2020 Programming, we are in more need of *Teen Mentor Trainees, to learn the ropes of being a Teen Mentor and to carry on the Teen Mentor Program in future summers.
- Teen Mentor Trainees are in a position of 'internship' and assistance and will not be directly asked to lead any curriculum, activities, or programming, unless the Trainee states comfort & desire in the matter, and discusses leadership w/Teen Mentor partner
- The Teen Mentor Trainee will be under internship/training of at least 1 experienced Teen Mentor, and under the overall direction of the Camp Directing Staff
- Applying to be a 2020 Teen Mentor Trainee is NOT a binding contract to be a future Teen Mentor through HTA Youth or other local youth theatre programming ; however, this is the goal for at least 1 future summer
Once you have submitted an application through Google Forms, the 2021 Program Director will be in contact with you on the basis of employment status, and will provide you with all 2021 Camp Health & Safety Procedures, needed curriculum, schedules, etc.
Please do not hesitate to contact 2020 Program Director with any questions or concerns.
Cassie Jurgenson
htayouth@gmail.com
Please do not hesitate to contact 2020 Program Director with any questions or concerns.
Cassie Jurgenson
htayouth@gmail.com