Spy Camp Training Assistant

Training Assistants (TAs) join the Museum’s Spy Camp staff for the coolest day camp experience in town! TAs work side-by-side with Spy Camp Training Officers (aka counselors) in leading recruits (campers ages 9-12) through a variety of exciting outdoor and indoor missions around the streets of DC.

Training Assistants will earn 80 volunteer hours. 

Responsibilities

• Assist Spy Camp counselors by engaging with a group of 8 recruits (aka campers) as they participate in workshops, mini-lectures, and missions both inside and outside the Museum building.
• Prepare workshop materials, assist with clean up, and assist camp counselors as needed throughout the program to ensure camp runs smoothly.
• Assist with morning and afternoon carpool line and camper check in and check out.

Requirements

• High energy, excellent verbal skills, and a flair for the dramatic.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Responsible and autonomous – arrive to Spy Camp on time each day and stay focused on volunteer duties.
• Must attend an onsite training July 10, 2025, 4:00-8:00 PM at the Museum.
• Must attend both weeks of camp (July 14-18 and July 21-25) from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day.

In person interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Decisions will be made by May 1. 

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If you have any questions, please email Youth Education Manager Jamie Panzarella at spycamp@spymuseum.org.