Children's Aid AileyCamp New York Summer Intern

Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York offers a fun-filled six-week summer day camp where young people ages 11–14 learn to dance and explore their creativity. The program helps youth develop their self-confidence in an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and trust. Campers take dance classes from experienced teaching artists in popular styles such as West African, jazz, ballet, and Horton technique (which is the basis of many of Alvin Ailey’s works). Campers also participate in workshops to build leadership and communication skills and enjoy a variety of athletic and social activities.

Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York is looking for dedicated, hands-on interns who want to make a difference in a child’s life while learning the administrative responsibilities of running a summer day camp. The internship runs through the summer and will require 28–35 hours per week, Monday through Friday (4–5 days). All interns are required to attend a 2-day orientation prior to the start of AileyCamp. Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York takes place off-site at Children's Aid College Prep Charter School and the dates are June 29–August 7, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Complete office and day-to-day tasks related to AileyCamp, including collecting daily attendance
• Manage AileyCamp phone lines, including taking messages and returning calls
• Assist campers with class content, dance skills, choreography, and activities as needed in classes
• Attend camp classes and activities with an assigned group (at least 4 days) Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am–3:30pm
• Participate in lunch duty, free periods, field trip days, and general supervision of campers
• Document AileyCamp with video and photography
• Assist faculty members as needed in the creation of the end-of-camp performance, i.e., participating in rehearsals, preparation, and day-of-final-performance activities

Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York interns will be supervised by the Group Leaders, all reporting to the Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York Director. The AileyCamp interns’ primary role will be to assist campers with class content, dance skills, choreography, and activities as needed. Group Leaders will assist dance instructors or facilitators with classroom management, monitor campers’ behavior, and act as a liaison between campers, faculty members, the Guidance Counselor, and the AileyCamp Director, with assistance from the AileyCamp interns as needed.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following materials by email to AIEjobs@ailey.org and in the subject line indicate the internship you are applying for (e.g. 2026 Children’s Aid AileyCamp New York Summer Intern):

• Cover letter detailing your interest in an internship at AILEY
• Resume
• Contact information for two references (letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required)

Note: AileyCamp staff, including interns, are required to participate in a background check, including but not limited to federal and sex offender checks. Fingerprinting and courses required for certification may also be required.