YTA Application - Smithsonian Summer Camp

About You

Your name:

Preferred pronoun:

Birth date:

Your age:

By checking this box, you certify that you will be at least 15 years old by the beginning of your time as a YTA in the summer of 2023.

Your Education

Your high school:

Grade completed in Spring 2023:

Your Contact Information

Address

Street:

Postal code:

City:

State:

Phone:

Email:

Your Availability

Please select the weeks for which you would like to be a YTA. Keep in mind your summer schedule, and only request weeks for which you are able to work. You must be able to attend all weekdays for the sessions you are assigned. Please submit this application only if you are willing to work any camp during the week(s) you have requested. YTAs are expected to be available from 8:15 am to 5:00 pm each day. If your availability changes, please notify Camp Staff ASAP at SummerCamp@si.edu.

June 20 - June 23

June 26 - June 30

July 3 - July 7

July 10 - July 14

July 17 - July 21

July 24 - July 28

July 31 - August 4

August 7 - August 11

August 14 - August 18

Ideally, how many total weeks would you like to be a YTA with us this summer?

Your Interests

Select three subjects that interest you.

Camper Age Groups

Which age group of campers are you most interested in working with?

Grades K - 3: Early elementary

Grades 4 - 5: Upper elementary

Grades 6 - 8: Middle school

Any age group

Qualifications/Previous Experience

Have you successfully completed YTA Boot Camp?

No

Yes

Have you been a YTA at Smithsonian Summer Camp before?

No

Yes

Have you been a camp counselor at another camp before?

No

Yes

Why are you interested in being a YTA, and what do you hope to gain from this experience? If you have been a YTA before, why are you interested in coming back? (Please write one paragraph.) List any past leadership experience (sports, school clubs, religious organizations, jobs, etc.). What have these experiences taught you about professionalism and responsibility? How do you think these qualities will be important as a YTA? (Please write one paragraph.)

Do you have any experience working with children (babysitting, tutoring, etc.)?

No

Yes

Do you have any related special skills or interests (academic or otherwise) that would contribute to your work as a YTA.?

No

Yes

Adult Reference

Provide the name, phone number, and relationship of an adult reference who is not a family member. They will be contacted and given a short reference form to complete.

Name: