DACkids Summer Camp Counselor-in-Training Program

Counselors in Training

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 are responsible for ice-breaker activities, final reception slide show, campers' check-in, field trip chaperoning, material prep, and end of day clean-up.

 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: July 7 at 5 pm 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. 

Program is closed.

*WAF provides scholarships for all its classes.  If you are facing a financial hardship please contact Heidi Sohng 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 Heidi to discuss. 

"One of my favorite experiences was volunteering at DACkids Summer Camp the summer before 9th grade. Even though I was only slightly older than many of the middle school students, I loved being able to share what I had learned and help mentor younger students during their projects. I helped with materials, encouraged students throughout the week, and even created a model during the final exhibition to inspire the kids. One of my favorite memories was visiting the Planet Word Museum with the middle school group. I also really enjoyed interacting with parents during check-in and dismissal and building connections with the students throughout the week. By the end of camp, I had learned all of the students’ names, and they remembered me as well, which made the experience especially rewarding." -Cameron Thorpe

“I loved this experience, as each of the CITs were tasked with running part of the camp, from ice breaker activities, to presentations, to an end of camp slideshow! We worked together super well! and I occasionally keep in touch with past CITs." -Charlie Marotta