APPLICATION & PROCESS

SPECIAL NOTES:

• The number of CITs selected for each week will be based on Maryland Department of Health recommendations for group size. Initial selection will be four CITs per week.
   

• Applicants should indicate which weeks and how many hours per week they are able to participate. All other items being equal, preference will be given to applicants with the most availability. 
   

• The cost per week per CIT is $125. However, BlackRock never wants finances to be a barrier to the arts. If your camper is in need of financial assistance, please apply to our Sonie Mathew Scholarship, which covers 75% of total camp tuition cost.  
   

• CIT applicants from the 2020 summer should email education@blackrockcenter.org to check on their status of their application, which can be used for this year. 

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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The BlackRock CIT Program is perfect for any young adults looking to grow their professional and leadership skills. A CIT's role in our Summer Youth Art Academy may include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities: 
 

• Implement and assist in adminstrative, project, and performance duties as needed. 

• Maintain heightened awareness of participants and environment.

• Assist in the supervision of students at the beginning, end, and transitions throughout. 

• Engage enthusiastically in all activities, modeling, and assisting camp participants.

• Model and promote a positive attitude and teamwork.

• Use appropriate language, conversations and behavior.

• Model, promote, and ensure safety protocals are being followed by all campers. 

• Build relationships to engage and ensure all campers are included in activities. 

• Collaborate with staff to answer questions and improve overall experience for campers.

• Engage in weekly reflection, team building and young leadership modules.

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Please note that this is an unpaid position. However, students can use hours worked towards Montgomery County Public Schools Student Service Learning (SSL) requirements. 

PROGRAM APPROACH

The new BlackRock CIT Program is closely aligned with the National Youth Leadership Council’s K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. By using this approach as our guide, we can ensure that participants in our CIT program gain academic knowledge and skills needed to address geniune community needs.