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Artstudio 4 Kids – Summer 2026
Each summer, Artstudio 4 Kids transforms into a lively, imaginative space where young artists explore creativity through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media projects.
We’re looking for kind, creative, and enthusiastic team members to help make our camps inspiring, organized, and fun for every child.

summer camp sessions

June 15–19 — Session 1: Fashion
June 22–26 — Session 2: Fairy Forest
July 6–10 — Session 3: Magic Castle
July 13–17 — Session 4: Sweet Treats
July 27–31 — Session 5: Surf & Turf
August 3–7 — Session 6: Rainforest
Camp Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Counselor in Training (CIT) – High School Internship

Quick Overview
  • Ages: High school students
  • Commitment: Minimum one week
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Compensation: Volunteer position (future stipend opportunities for returning CITs)
Perfect for students interested in art, education, teaching, or working with children.
Are you a creative high school student who enjoys art and helping younger kids? Our Counselor in Training (CIT) program offers a wonderful opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and inspiring art studio environment.

CITs assist our teaching team while learning leadership skills and helping young artists during their creative projects.
What You’ll Do• Help prepare art supplies and materials
• Encourage and assist younger campers during projects
• Help supervise snack and lunch breaks
• Support studio set-up and clean-up
• Assist the teaching team during camp activities

What You’ll Gain
Being a Counselor in Training is more than volunteering — it’s a chance to build real skills while having a creative and meaningful summer.
CITs often gain:
• Leadership and teamwork experience
• Confidence working with younger children
• Hands-on experience in a creative studio environment
• Community service / volunteer hours for school
• Letters of recommendation for future jobs, college, or internships
• Opportunities to return in future summers as a paid counselor

How to ApplyEmail [email protected] with:
• Your name, age, school, and grade
• Any experience working with children
• A short note about why you’d like to intern at Artstudio 4 Kids
• The camp session(s) you’re interested in

summer art camp counselor

Quick Overview
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Camp Weeks: June–August sessions available
  • Compensation: $17–$19 per hour depending on experience
  • Training: Paid training provided
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you genuinely enjoy encouraging children, celebrating their creativity, and helping them feel proud of what they create. Candidate must be at least 18 or older.

At Artstudio 4 Kids, we believe the most important part of teaching art is helping young artists build confidence, curiosity, and joy in the creative process.

Responsibilities
• Prepare the studio space and art materials before camp
• Assist students during art projects with guidance and encouragement
• Supervise snack and lunch breaks and organize simple outdoor games
• Support the lead teacher with classroom flow and management
• Help with clean-up and studio organization
• Prepare student artwork for the end-of-week art show
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all campers

Experience & Skills
• Experience working with children (teaching, camps, childcare, or similar)
• Comfortable using basic art materials and techniques
• Strong communication skills with students and parents
• Ability to follow directions and support the lead teacher
• Ability to stand, bend, and carry materials during set-up and clean-up

Personal Qualities
​• Patient, kind, and encouraging with students of all skill levels
• Reliable and punctual
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Flexible and adaptable in a lively camp setting
• A team player who enjoys collaboration

A Small Creative Step
We love thoughtful and creative applicants.
Please include the name of your favorite artist in the subject line of your application email.

how to apply

Please email [email protected] with:
• Your resume
• The name of your favorite artist in the subject line
• A short description of your experience working with children
• A brief story about a time you helped a child feel proud of something they created
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✨ We love welcoming creative and kind people into our studio community.
If this sounds like you, we’d be excited to hear from you!

information

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815 Puente Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

(805) 689-8993

artstudio4kids.com

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What PARENTS Are Saying

"Over several holiday breaks and summers my two daughters have attended Mrs. Otte's amazing art camps. The days are filled with activities and fun! Every project is a treasure and every day my kids can not wait to return. I highly recommend Mrs. Otte's innovative camps and enrichment programs. She never compromises quality or care. As a professional artist I find Mrs. Otte's instruction to be at a standard higher than a primary education level but taught in such a way that young minds excel. The best part of her camps and enrichment classes is the love that she instills in her students for art, , learning and one another."
— Michele Voigt


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