Employment

Creative Summer 2024 Dates

To be considered, Creative Summer staff must commit to the full six week program plus four days of orientation.

Orientation: June 17 to June 21, 2024 - June 19 is a holiday
Session 1: June 24 to July 12, 2024 - July 4 & 5 are camp holidays
Session 2: July 15 to August 2, 2024

2024 Staff

Staff hired for the 2024 season, please visit our Staff Homepage where you can find the following information

- Contract Packet Documents
- Tax Forms
- Orientation Schedule
- Calendar
- Fun sneak peaks!

STAFF 2024 PORTAL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Staff Portal

2024 Position Availability

Thank you for your interest in working at Creative Summer!

Priority is given to returning staff in the hiring process and then interviews are scheduled based on position availability.

We are currently accepting applications for:

Returning Counselors (Opened 11/27/2023)
New Counselors (Opened 1/4/2024)

Apply Here

Our Leader-in-Training Application closed January 15, 2024.

If you have questions regarding our employment opportunities, please contact us via email.

General Descriptions of Camp Positions

High school students in rising grades 11 and 12. Previous experience as a CIT/LIT is helpful but not required. Junior Counselors assist Counselors in teaching classes and are assigned to classes by their area of expertise and interest. Must be available to work the full six weeks of camp and attend orientation (dates above).

To apply, submit a New Counselor application.

Please be specific about your skills and areas of interest when applying.

Leader-in-Training Application

High school students in rising grades 9 and 10. This internship program is designed to provide experience in all aspects of being a camp counselor. LITs assist in classes based in part on their interests, but they are also assigned to other duties as needed. Each LIT will prepare and teach a lesson plan to one class during the summer.

LITs, like all Creative Summer staff, must be available to work the full six weeks of camp and attend orientation (dates above).

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

We are seeking experienced Lifeguards/Swim Instructors with interest working with children ages 6 to 13. Individuals should have prior swim team or guarding experience. By state law, all Instructors must be CPR/First Aid and Red Cross Certified. Holton has an indoor swim facility and typically employs a swim staff of 12 to 14 guards. As a counselor in our swimming program, you would be working with kids ages 6-13 either teaching them the strokes or lifeguarding, depending on the class period.

To apply, submit a New Counselor application.

Contact the Creative Summer Office for more information.

Employment Requirements

Creative Summer at Holton-Arms School abides by all Federal, State, and Local employment regulations. All staff must have the following completed prior to the start of the summer.

Completed Employment Application
State and Federal Fingerprint Records
Child Protective Service (CPS) Check
Maryland Background Check in accordance with House Bill 486
Proof that you are eligible to work in the US (I-9 Form)
State and Federal Tax Form Completion
Counselor Health Form
2 Completed Reference Checks

The Holton-Arms School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation in the administration of its hiring, educational policy, admissions, financial aid practices, or of its athletic and other School-administered programs.

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