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SPECIALTY CAMP COUNSELORS
arts & crafts specialist
As an Arts & Crafts Specialist you will be instructing kids ages 7 - 15,
maintaining an organized and inviting studio, and accommodating the many and varied needs of camp
that involve artistic assistance which can include, but is not limited to, special events and plays.
To be effective in this role you will need to be super organized, well prepared, well rested, flexible, work well with others, have
a positive attitude and most of all excited to work with kids.
You will have 4-6 periods during the day where you will have groups of 6-12 kids coming to the art studio for classes. These classes
will be structured according to age group or type of class. The projects will be planned in advance and supplies ready when the kids
arrive. Projects will be tracked so that kids will experience a variety of media throughout the summer. We want to give kids an
opportunity to try many types of projects, work with materials they have never worked with before, develop using media they are
familiar with, have the experience of making things, explore their creative side, and have fun doing it. Your input will be key
in this process as you help demonstrate, give suggestions, support, and encourage. Some kids will need more help than others,
but whether they realize it or not every kid has a creative side. You are there to help them realize it.
You will be expected to help maintain an organized and well-run studio. This is essential. You also have the opportunity to
create a fun and inviting environment where kids will love to come and be creative. Decorate, make it colorful and whimsical,
display the kids' work, display project samples. Have fun with it!
There can be a number of special events and group activities at camp that may require the assistance of the art staff. Many
times this will only involve supervision in the studio or lending out supplies. Other times you may be asked to help make props
or posters for an event or activity. Many times these requests will pop up at the last minute and you will need to jump into
motion on a moment's notice.
You will mostly likely work under the supervision of a professional artist or craftsperson, or experienced art teacher, who will
train you to work with a variety of materials and help you be successful in your position.
This job will give you lots of experience working with kids of various ages as well as lots of experience running an art studio
and working with a variety of media. This is great preparation for a career in teaching studio or classroom art at many levels.
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