Week 1 Registration is Closed. Click the button below for the week you wish to register for! Email info@speroppa.org with any questions.

Click the button below for the week you wish to register for! Email Info@speroppa.org with any questions.

Week 1 Registration is Closed. Click the Button below for the week you wish to register for! email info@speroppa.org with any questions.

Summer Apprenticeship Program

PLEASE read this info page THOROUGHLY before applying,

Even if you have been an apprentice in the past, as there are some changes to the program.

Summer Camp Mission 

The mission of Spero Summer camp is to provide an opportunity for kids age 3rd-8th grade to learn and practice theater arts skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Students are encouraged to try things outside of their comfort zone so they can leave camp with a new skill or experience. We believe the theater is a place where character is built and our mission is to use these opportunities to practice Spero Spirit.

Apprentice Program Mission

The mission of our apprenticeship program is to create a space for 11th-12th graders to gain experience in leadership through relationships with peers and younger students that can be applied in their day-to-day lives. The program focuses on leadership skills such as interpersonal communication, time management, team leading, creativity, active listening, empathy, and flexibility. We believe the theater is a space not only for performing but where we can all learn to be the best versions of ourselves.

SPERO SPIRIT
Attitudes: Treatment of Others:

Courage Encouragement

Positivity Respect

Initiative Kindness

Teamwork Inclusion

Things to know about the Summer 2025 Apprenticeship Program:

• Camp Dates are: June 2-6, June 23-27 and July 28-August 1 (Apprentice schedule: 8:30am - 3:30pm)

• Apprentice positions are open to students who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2025, and to 2025 HS graduates. 

• Spero will be accepting only 4 apprentices for each week of camp. 

• Most apprentices who are selected will be assigned to ONLY one week of camp. 

• Apprentices will be assigned to a team based on their availability, skill set/strengths and interpersonal considerations. 

• Because of the smaller number of apprentices Spero is accepting, work load and responsibility will be more robust than in some past summers.

• Spero is looking for self-motivated teens who truly want to grow in their leadership skills and help provide a positive, safe, fun and educational environment for the campers. 

• Due to the limited number of spots available, there is an application/interview process to help determine which individuals are the best fit for the Apprenticeship Program.  Students who have been apprentices at past camps are not guaranteed a spot, but will need to apply and go through the selection process. 

• In addition to serving as leaders at camp, apprentices will also receive instruction/discussion about leadership skills and their personal leadership journeys from members of the Spero staff. 
  

Apprentice Expectations 

• Practicing and modeling the Spero Spirit values/character traits 

• Showing self-control, patience and empathy when working with the campers

• Using language that is kind and used for building others up 

i.e. no swearing or offensive language at any time 

• Being present and actively participating in all camp activities 

• Arriving on time and prepared for the day 

• Showing energy and enthusiasm as an example to campers

• Active engagement with campers and finding ways to make everyone feel included

• Sacrificing social time with other apprentices/peers/friends in order to be fully aware and engaged in leadership with our campers. 

Apprentice Job Description

• Help direct traffic, check-in and welcome campers each morning.

• Assist group leaders and camp directors in transporting campers to different rotations

• Help campers to be engaged in their rotations and learning material 

• Assist camp director(s) with games and activities by participating or being an example 
  

• Assist camp directors(s) and producers with simple administrative tasks such as assembling camper folders, organizing t-shirts, etc.

• Prepare and present to the campers a brief overview of one of the Spero Spirit values at the beginning of a day of camp. 

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for the Apprenticeship Program, you will select an interview time slot and complete an application form linked at the end of this page. 

1. Use the link to select a time for your one-on-one interview with Spero staff.  This interview is mandatory. If the time slots offered absolutely will not work for you, you may reach out to ember@speroppa.org.  Please make this interview a priority, and do your best to schedule within the time slots offered. 

2. Following your selection of an interview time slot, you will be directed to the application form.  Complete the form and submit. 

DEADLINES:

• Applications and interview time slot selections are due by Monday, May 19th at 5pm.

• Interviews will take place May 21-22.

• Apprenticeship selections will be announced no later than Sunday, May 25th.