Pros
While I can't speak for all the sites, the instructors and staff got really close at mine and the community building & training gave us such a strong foundation to work off of. The class sizes are small and you are encouraged to build relationships with the scholars as well as give them lasting experiences that they can take with them long after the summer is over. I loved the premise, the work, the people, all of it. Smash is always seeking feedback to learn and improve and reminds students and staff that its okay to make mistakes. Excellent environment with strong POC
Cons
Its just a summer job. If I could teach for Smash full time, I certainly would.