Leadership Training Assistants
Summer 2027
For ages 12 & up
-Gain experience helping us run our creative arts summer programs for PreK-6th grade students.
LTA1: Ages 12 & 13
LTA2: Ages 14 & up
Tuition: Only $100/week!
No fee increase for 2027!
-Develop leadership skills
-Learn to work as part of a team
-Help plan & implement lessons & activities
-Create some of your own projects
-Take the stage during a performance week
Interested in joining our LTA team?
1. Read the program description
2. Fill out our application form
3. Schedule an interview
-LTAs will be expected to be available for the full schedule for the week or weeks to which they are assigned.
-Most programs run M-F from 9:00-3:00 with some exceptions
Turning 12 & have a summer birthday?
You are welcome to apply!
-While we do prefer our LTA1 students to have turned 12 before their chosen program week, those with late summer birthdays can still apply. If accepted they would be assigned to our youngest program groups.
AVAILABLE DATES TBA:
Our summer schedule will be posted soon!
If, after your interview, the week you want is full please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if a spot opens up.
Apply early - spots fill up!
LTA Program FAQs
What is the difference between your LTA 1 and LTA 2 groups? Are they fully separate programs?
Good question! -Both groups will work alongside each other and will have similar goals for gaining leadership experience in areas such as assisting younger students complete program elements, learning how to interact with different age groups, and generally helping our day run smoothly. -In addition, under direct supervision from our staff, the LTA 2 students may be given additional opportunities in areas such as planning activities, taking the lead in selecting and gathering materials for those activities, and ultimately helping lead the activity with a small group of students. The expectation is that the older and/or more experienced students will begin to apply what they have observed & learned to real situations under the guidance of our summer staff.
Why do you charge tuition for the Leadership Training program? Aren't LTAs working at Total Arts?
Students in our Leadership Training Assistant program are not staff. -The LTA program provides opportunities for leadership development and also allows students the opportunity to create projects, participate in activities, and perform on stage. -LTAs will gain valuable leadership skills as they assist younger students in the program but will not be given full responsibility for any of our program elements. -The nominal fee that is charged only partially covers the cost of running the LTA program such as oversight of participants by summer staff and the LTAs use of materials as they participate in the program.
My student turns 12 during the summer. Are they eligible for the LTA program?
Yes! They can join the LTA1 group. - We do prefer our LTAs to have turned 12 before the week for which they register. - That said, if your teen has a mid or end-of-summer birthday we can have them participate by assigning them to our younger student groups. - Please contact us with any questions
Can an LTA switch or add program weeks and how many weeks can an LTA select?
- An LTA may switch to any week that has an open spot up until 2 weeks prior to the selected program week. - Any requests made within the 2 weeks will be taken on a case by case basis. - You may register for additional LTA weeks at any time as spots are available - While there is currently no minimum or maximum number of weeks for participation in the program, many LTAs prefer to participate in 2 or 3 weeks to get a fuller experience across the summer months.
My teen will turn 14 during the summer. Would he be in the LTA 1 or LTA 2 group?
That depends! -If your teen is turning 14 during July or August and is new to us and our program we would likely place him in the LTA 1 group. -If your teen has a summer birthday but has completed at least one summer with us previously then they could be placed in the LTA 2 program.