Leadership Program

Usdan’s Leadership program for high school students is designed to cultivate thoughtful, independent young adults who are becoming the next generation of leaders in the arts. All members will have a job and schedule that supports their interests and growth.

(15–18 YEAR OLDS | 4- AND 8-WEEK SESSIONS)

Leadership program students gain valuable work experience serving as mentors to younger students and assisting in camp operations. Assigned jobs are performed before and after classes, during performances and lunch, and may sometimes require students to miss a few minutes of class.

Usdan’s Leadership program includes three different job roles. Additionally, members of the Leadership program will have the opportunity to mentor with a staff member or artist in place of their Minor and/or Recreation. Applicants will be asked to state their interest in roles and mentorship; however, the Education Department will decide where they will be placed.

All members of the program will attend Usdan as a student and pay tuition. Leadership students will take a Major of their choice as well as supervise our daily Festival performances.

High school students aged 15+ in any major are welcome to apply. Usdan’s Leadership program selection process includes an application, recommendations and an interview. This selective program accepts applicants based on their leadership potential, age, enthusiasm, and interest in the arts.

JOB ROLES

The Education Department will choose the job role of those selected to participate.

LEADER

Must have completed 10th grade and be 16 years old by the start of camp, with supervisory responsibilities such as monitoring younger students during Festival Performances and lunch and escorting a group of 2nd and 3rd grade students during passing periods. Must be available for 4 or 8 weeks. Will receive a stipend of $375 for 4-weeks or $750 for 8-weeks at the end of the summer.

JUNIOR SAFETY MONITOR 

Must have completed 10th grade and be 16 years old by the start of camp, with supervisory responsibilities such as monitoring students during Festival Performances and during passing periods. Must be available for 4 or 8 weeks. Receive a stipend of $300 for 4-weeks or $600 for 8-weeks at the end of the summer.

LEADERS IN TRAINING 

Must have completed 9th grade and be 15 years old by the start of camp, engage in program assistance and training for both positions listed above. There is no stipend for Leaders in Training.