SMITHSONIAN SUMMER CAMP YOUTH TEACHER ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Dear Prospective Youth Teacher Assistant (YTA):
Thank
you for your interest in The Smithsonian Associates’ Youth Teacher Assistant
(YTA) program. Young Associates, the division of The Smithsonian Associates
that serves children and families, is currently in search of responsible and
highly motivated teenagers and young adults to assist with summer camp 2008.
YTAs are ages 15 and older and offer support to the instructors of our full
or half day classes. YTA options will be available from June 23-Aug. 8 on
a weekly basis (no camp the week of June 30 - July 4). Summer camp sessions meet for
a five-day week, Monday through Friday. Summer camp sessions are held on the
National Mall in the Ripley Center, unless otherwise stated.
Serving as a YTA provides an extraordinary way for teens to be involved with a national organization, the Smithsonian Institution. YTAs befriend, help, and act as role models for younger children. Assisting a professional instructor, YTAs are introduced to the world of teaching. The wide range of programs offer YTAs the opportunity to experience and learn about new subject areas or increase and share their understanding of a more familiar subject such as art, science, or theater. YTAs earn community service credits and also have an intriguing experience to add to a resume or application for college or a future job.
Sincerely,
Smithsonian Summer Camp
YTA Responsibilities and Information Statement
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader- FREE download here)
The application deadline for 2008 camps has passed.