DACkids Summer Camp Counselor-in-Training Program

Counselors in Training

Are you a high school student interested in Architecture? 
The CIT program is an opportunity for high school students, in grades 9-12, to continue their architectural education, gain leadership skills and learn from professional architects, engineers, and designers. Counselors have the option to make a final project to present and receive feedback.  

Successful CITs will leave the program with strong leadership skills and a better understanding of architecture. CITs assist in creating ice-breaker activities, student check-in, chaperone field trips, crowd management, set-up, clean-up and help plan the end of the week presentation. 

 More information about DACkids Summer Camp

Camp dates - choose a week:

Session 1 (8–10-year-olds) July 13-July 17, 2026

Session 2 (11–13-year-olds) July 20-July 24, 2026

CIT's must be available for the entire week of camp, 9:30 am- 3:30 pm
Mandatory orientation: dates TBA at District Architecture Center

CITs will receive an evaluation at the end of the week. 
SS (service) hours are eligible

Please send application to: Youth Programs Manager, Heidi Sohng, hsohng@aiadc.com, 202-347-9403 x1004

*$175 fee registration fee upon acceptance. Application deadline: June 26, 2026

*WAF provides scholarships for all its classes.  If you are facing a financial hardship please contact Mary Fitch for a code that will provide a 50% discount. We ask that you only use this option if you are facing financial challenges. If further discounts are required, please contact Mary to discuss.