All interns work five days a week, and for historical interpreters, work schedules may include weekends. Day Camp Counselors supervise groups of 8 to 12 children in 1st through 7th grades each week during the summer. Day camp sessions at Living History Farms run from Monday through Friday. There will be three weeks of intensive training prior to first camp session. It is necessary for day camp counselors to be available from the beginning of the internship, which is Monday, May 14.
Interns begin the program with an intensive orientation session.
Throughout the summer, interns will also attend four to six evening seminars that explore some aspect of history or museum practices. The seminars are designed to provide a broader understanding of both Living History Farms and the museum profession. In addition, four short papers and completion of a special project are required. Personal interviews scheduled in March are required for all applicants. Living History Farms will notify all applicants of hiring decisions in early April.