
TEEN EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Teen events and programs will return in 2021.
HUNTER TEENS EVENTS
Events
TEEN COUNCIL
The Hunter Museum is looking for creative teens to serve on a Hunter Teen Council. This is a great opportunity for your students to take leadership roles in the arts, make new art-loving friends, and develop new skills and get “art world” experience. We hope you’ll encourage your students to apply by contacting Athena Buxton, Education Coordinator, at abuxton@huntermuseum.org or 423.752.0999.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Teens can volunteer with us on our Family Fun Days, as junior counselors in our summer camps, and as members of our Teen Council. For more information, please contact Athena Buxton, Education Coordinator, at abuxton@huntermuseum.org or 423.752.0999.
TEEN ART SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR VOLUNTEER
This summer share your love of art by volunteering as a junior counselor for the Hunter Museum! Junior counselors help support elementary aged campers as they create, play, and explore during our weeklong summer art camps. This is a great opportunity to help young minds express their creativity, while earning community service hours.
Camps run Monday through Friday, 9am – 4pm, during the following weeks:
- June 7-11
- June 14-18
- June 21-25
- July 12-16
- July 19-23
- July 26- 30
Junior counselors must commit to participating in at least one full week of camp activities.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist camp instructors as needed
- Help prep and facilitate daily art activities
- Lead campers through the art galleries and sculpture garden
- Help campers explore a wide variety of art mediums and tools
- Maintain a safe environment by keeping classroom clean and organized
- Assist and lead outdoor activities
Requirements
- Must be 14-17 at the time of application
- Comfortable working with children
- Available to volunteer during one full week of camp. Teens have the option of exclusively working the morning or afternoon sessions of camp.
To apply please fill out and return the application below. Applicants will be interviewed virtually by museum staff before the start of camp.
For questions or concerns contact Athena Buxton, Education Coordinator, at abuxton@huntermuseum.org or 423.752.0999.
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