Our staff are not only warm, bright, nurturing, positive role models, but also experienced, educated, professionals who are trustworthy and reliable; understand children's needs emotionally, socially & developmentally; share our belief in empowerment through creativity and self-expression, our love of children and the understanding of the monumentally important task/duty/privilege/responsibility/honor of influencing a child's life.
Counselors
While many camps are content to hire teens who are "good with kids," we are committed to hiring adults with experience, maturity and an understanding of how each and every moment in their day influences the experience of the children under their care. Most of our counselors work with children during the school year, as teachers, assistants or in afterschool programs. Some are parents themselves. All are very selectively chosen because they are in tune with our philosophy, mission & values.
During camp, there are two counselors assigned to each group (12-18 kids per group). Counselors provide stability and continuity for the children on a daily basis. They guide the children through their day, taking them from activity to activity, helping them with everything from tying shoes, escorting them to the bathroom and eating their lunch & snack to making friends, resolving conflicts, navigating social situations, and giving them the confidence and encouragement to participate and fully engage in whatever activity they may be doing. They are also there to assist the instructor for each activity, adding extra support, engagement and supervision for each class or activity.
Teachers
Each activity at Super Duper Arts Camp is led by a specialist instructor. Our teachers are not only skilled and experienced in their respective field, but are also great teachers. They are patient, caring and skilled at finding the right way to make each child feel good about themselves as they learn something new and have a great time, too!
We bring in all the best specialists we can find for each field. Whether it be art, music, theater, dance, yoga, gymnastics, cooking, Tae Kwan Do or any other activity, your child is being taught by someone who is specialized in that field and who has years of experience honing their craft and teaching it as well.
