Tween & Teen Assistants
Overview
The Camp Assistant Program is for incoming 7th and 8th graders. Assistants play with kids and help with projects. Additionally, they go swimming and do most of the projects if they want.
Tuition and Times
Consistent with other ‘Counselor in Training’ programs, there is a fee. It’s 50% of the regular tuition.
Benefits
Assistants build leadership skills.
Assistants learn job skills.
Assistants can add Activate to their future job applications.
Assistants can use Activate for future job references.
Assistants do most art projects alongside the campers.
Assistants partake in field trips and other fun activities.
Some assistants eventually receive paid work from Activate.
Assistants get to remain connected to the Activate community.
The Criteria
Assistants must be going into 7th or 8th grade.
Assistants must be available most of the week, from 9:00-4:00. We understand that they occasionally might have to leave early because of extracurricular obligations.
Assistants are required to attend an orientation meeting in the late spring.
Assistants are required to ride in the passenger seat on field trips.
