Summer Art Camp Volunteer Application
Camp Volunteers primarily serve as classroom aides and are responsible for helping to ensure that campers (grades K-7) have a positive and safe camp experience. Work is completed under the direction of Classroom Instructors, the Camp Director and Assistant Director, and the Arts Council Deputy Director.

About this Role
Camp Volunteers must be age 15 by September 1, 2025 and must be able to commit to at least one entire week ½ day camp session, Monday-Friday, 8:45AM to 12:00PM or 12:30PM to 3:45PM. Preference will be given to those able to work full day camp session(s), Monday-Friday, 8:45AM to 3:45PM. Additional volunteer hours may be available during After-Care 3:30-6:00PM
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitoring and assisting campers in the classroom, as well as during transitions, breaks, lunch times, and other non-classroom activities – and helping to ensure a safe, productive, and enjoyable camp experience.
- Ensuring that campers are supervised by an adult (aged 18 or older) staff person at all times during their camp experience.
- Preparing materials and classroom for the day’s activities as directed by the Classroom Instructor.
- Assisting campers in successful completion of arts projects and/or performances as directed by the Classroom Instructor. (Camp Assistants and Volunteers do NOT create or complete projects of their own.)
- Communicating camp-related information to students and staff as directed by supervisory staff.
- Notifying supervisory staff of any problems, issues, or concerns which may arise including (but not limited to): supply and equipment issues, disciplinary problems, and any comments of interest made by students or parents.
- Participating in the daily cleaning, maintenance, daily organizing and set-up of camp classrooms and communal camp spaces (lunchroom, outside areas, bathrooms etc.).
- Maintaining standards of health and safety for Maryland Camp Certification.
- Maintaining Arts Council and Camp policies and procedures.
- Additional opportunities may be available to assist campers during before and after care, and will consist of duties similar to those outlined above.
COMPENSATION:
The Camp Volunteer position is seasonal and unpaid; however, community service hours may be earned.