SUMMER 2023
June 2023 - August 2023
SESSION 1: June 19 – July 14, 2023 - CLOSED
SESSION 2: July 17 – August 12, 2023
Enjoy the visual or performing arts?
Enjoy working with kids?
Looking to earn service hours in a fun and creative environment?
Apply to our Arts Aspire program for your chance to become a Teen Arts Ambassador!
The Teen Arts Ambassadors Summer Session offers counselor-in-training positions at our Summer Arts Camp.
To be considered for a position in the program, teens must:
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Register and submit the $50.00 non-refundable fee
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Have a teacher, coach, or guidance counselor complete a recommendation form
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Complete a brief virtual or phone interview to make sure you are a right fit for the program
Accepted candidates will:
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Assist campers to follow instructions during activities.
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Interact with campers and the camp team in an engaged and positive manner.
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Help set up the camp space for activities and model the cleanup process for campers.
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Play and organize games and activities for campers during breaks.
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Further develop their leadership and communication skills.
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Collaborate with other teen volunteers to complete tasks.
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Assist in supervision of campers during activities, snack, and lunch breaks.
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Follow and adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the Arts Aspire Handbook.
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Earn up to 300 community service hours.
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And much more!
If accepted:
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Submit the remaining $150.00 to participate in their first term.
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Complete a Level II Background Check.
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Attend the mandatory training during the week of June 12 – 16
Cost to participate: $50 Non-refundable Application Fee + $150 Administrative Fee
Total: $200 for first session.
Only an additional $75.00 for second session.
If you were previously a TAA in the school year and/or summer: Those invited to participate in Summer 2023 will have the program fee waived. Additionally, you may be promoted to an Arts Associate and qualify for a small stipend!
For more information, please call 954.921.3274 or
email Akilah Somersall, Education Coordinator, at Akilah@artandculturecenter.org
School Year Session 2023-2024
October 2023 - April 2024
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Fall Term: October-December 2023
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Spring Term: January-April 2024
In this FREE program, teens will:
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Explore and examine their individual cultures
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Learn and develop communication skills
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Build camaraderie and connections with fellow participants and the Center staff
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Earn community service hours while volunteering at Center events and programs
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Gain access to the Center’s galleries and view exciting exhibitions
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Showcase skills gained and developed during meetings at a culminating presentation
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And much more!
Apply today!
All applicants must commit to:
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Signing the Arts Aspire participation agreement with their parent/guardian
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Attending mandatory meetings up to 2x a month on Mondays 4 - 5:30 pm
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Completing a minimum of 15 hours of community service during the Fall Term and
20 hours during the Spring Term of the School Year Session -
Adhering to our program policies (hours requirement, cell phone policy, attendance etc.)
Space is limited! Don’t miss your chance to apply!
It’s an easy two-step process:
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Fill out the online application.
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Participate in an informational phone interview with a member of the Education Department staff.
Arts Aspire is funded in part by Arts Access grants from the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation and Hollywood Police Department Law Enforcement Trust Fund.