Arts Camp Jobs in the United States and Canada

Catalina Island Camps

Located: Two Harbors, California

Position Available: Activity Specialists

Salary Range: $205-$225/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: Rasheed@catalinaislandcamps.com

Website: www.catalinaislandcamps.com

Activity Specialists teach in one of the following activity areas: sailing, skin diving, kayaking, power boat activities, challenge course, arts & crafts, target sports, photo journalism, or nature.
Activity Specialists must have previous teaching experience or significant personal accomplishment in the program area they are applying to teach. All staff must be First Aid & CPR certified. All waterfront staff must be waterfront lifeguard certified.
Activity Specialists live in a cabin with a cabin counselor and 8-10 campers. You are expected to be active participants with your cabin and must communicate effectively with your co-counselor so that both of you are comfortable with the cabin dynamic.

Camp Whittier

Located: Santa Barbara, California

Position Available: Summer Camp Director

Salary Range: $650.00/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: campwhittiersb@aol.com

Website: www.campwhittier.org/pages/Jobopps%20New%20.htm

23 week salary position starting Feb 27-August 3-2012
In charge of hiring,training & summer camp program for 3 one-week sessions in July.
Please call Debi @ 805-962-6776

Shane Weight Loss Camps

Located: Ferndale, New York; Rabun Gap, Georgia; Los Olivos, California

Position Available: Arts & Crafts Instructors

Salary Range: $1,100-1,400

Type: Residential Coed Camp

Contact: office@campshane.com

Website: www.campshane.com/staff-welcome.htm

Shane's warm and homelike atmosphere is devoted to children who want to lose weight. Founded in 1968, the camp is located in the magnificent Catskill Mountains of New York, only 2 hours from New York City. Great friends, great memories, great times for staff that are willing to work hard. Make a difference in a child's life!
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old and have completed at least one year of college; able to work with co-ed children ages 7-17; must be available for the entire summer season (June-August); good communication skills; enthusiastic, responsible, and fun!
We are seeking instructors for the following: general arts & crafts, silkscreen, tie dye, jewelry making, ceramics, needlecraft, woodworking, leathercraft, and photography. We have three Arts & Crafts buildings. Instructors must come prepared with project ideas and will order their materials and supplies at camp.
Benefits: Room/board, meals, and laundry included; located just two hours from New York City. Visit us online for more information and to submit an application.

iD Visual Arts Academy for Teens

Located: Held at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Princeton in NJ, and New York University (NYU) in New York City, NY

Position Available: Camp Instructor

Salary Range: starting at $550/week

Type: Summer Teen photography and filmmaking courses for ages 13-18

Contact: summerjobs@internaldrive.com

Website: www.internaldrive.com/summer_employment.htm

The iD Visual Arts Academy is a premier summer program focusing on documentary video production for teens ages 13-18 held at limited locations.
An Academy Instructor is responsible for fostering a FUN and SAFE environment while helping students learn new technology and think creatively. In addition to creating an engaging learning environment, an Academy Instructor is in charge of supervising students and maintaining a safe atmosphere.
The ideal candidate will have worked as a professional in video production, commercial photography or freelance web design. Instructor will have advanced knowledge of Final Cut Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite programs, including After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop/Lightroom.
A portfolio that includes publicly screened film work, advanced photography and published web sites is highly desirable.

Pathfinder Ranch

Located: Mountain Center, California

Position Available: Summer Camp Staff

Salary Range: $1,900.00 - 2,200.00 DPE

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: summerdirector@pathfinderranch.com

Website: www.pathfinderranch.com

Spend your summer in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of So. California. We are seeking experienced adult staff (18 and older) to work and play as cabin counselors, lifeguards, climbing instructors, archery instructors, horseback instructors and more.
Successful applicants will possess a strong desire to lead by example, have experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds, and be willing to work long rewarding hours. First-Aid and CPR certification required for employment.
Pathfinder Ranch is dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and challenging learning that builds a sense of respect for the natural world, self, and others.
Applicants should be willing to live a gorgeous natural setting surrounded by national forest and boundless outdoor opportunities. Please send applications attn: Summer Camp Director - summerdirector@pathfinderranch.com

Jam Camp West

Located: Loma Mar, Northern California

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: $500, plus Room and Board

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: stacey@jazzcampwest.com

Website: www.jamcampwest.com

Ages 21 and up- free counselor training.
Free counselor training
Responsible for the well being of their assigned group of approximately 8-10 campers. 6 night camp. Counselors serve as the nurturer, "big brother/sister" and friends for campers.
Potential to assist in music/dance classes if you have experience

Jam Camp West

Located: Loma Mar, Northern California

Position Available: Counselor in Training

Salary Range: Room and Board

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: stacey@jazzcampwest.com

Website: www.jamcampwest.com

Minimum age of 16
As a CIT, you are assigned to a counselor "mentor".
Major role at camp is to be actively involved in all camp activities, assisting counselors with their duties.
Will serve as an enthusiastic, responsible role model for campers.

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Located: Various Locations in Colorado

Position Available: Counselor

Salary Range: depends on prior experience, age, and camp

Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: campjobs@gscolorado.org

Website: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/index.cfm/ID/28/

Join us for an incredible summer in the Colorado Rockies teaching campers life long skills in your area of specialty.
Qualified applicants will be at least 18 years (21+ for some positions), have experience working with youth, and have knowledge of or be willing to learn Girl Scout program. Room, board, laundry (resident camp only) and staff training provided.
Room, board, laundry (resident camp only) and staff training provided.
Activities: archery, arts & crafts, challenge/ropes course, indoor climbing wall, hiking, drama/dance, horseback riding/western, nature, outdoor skills.

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Located: Various Locations in Colorado

Position Available: Activity Specialist

Salary Range: depends on prior experience, age, and camp

Type: Girls' Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: campjobs@gscolorado.org

Website: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/index.cfm/ID/28/

Join us for an incredible summer in the Colorado Rockies teaching campers life long skills in your area of specialty.
Qualified applicants will be at least 18 years (21+ for some positions), have experience working with youth, and have knowledge of or be willing to learn Girl Scout program.
Room, board, laundry (Resident Camp Only) and staff training provided.
Activities: archery, arts & crafts, challenge/ropes course, indoor climbing wall, hiking, drama/dance, horseback riding/western, nature, outdoor skills. Sample activity specialists needed: Riding Counselor, Arts & Crafts, Farm, Nature and Science, Sports/Games/Archery, Climbing Wall/Challenge Course, and Dance and Drama.

Camp Keystone Summer Day Camp

Located: Agoura Hills, California

Position Available: Specialist

Salary Range: varies DOE

Type: Coed Day Camp

Contact: info@campkeystone.com

Website: www.campkeystone.com/jobs/index.php

Specialist positions include; Arts & Crafts, Ropes Course & Zip Line Instructor, Riding Instructor, Martial Arts, Creative Movement/Dance/Drama, Gymnastics/Wrestling, Song, Archery, Fishing & Boating, Go-Carts/Mechanic, Lifeguard Director/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Sports Camp, Environmental Awareness, Photography.
Must be able to develop and provide a highly enriched program for our campers ages 3-14. Specialists plan weekly activities for their activity area in accordance with the camp's weekly theme. Specialists must be 18+. Must be available for Orientation/training.
We are located on 30 acres with grass and shady trees. We have a 274' waterslide, 3 zip lines, a state-of-the-art ropes course, go-carts, horses, over 50 giant interactive inflatables, archery, boating and fishing, and so much more.
Our salaries are among the best in the industry, and our grounds are like no other! Join us in making a difference in a child's life and developing lifelong friendships at Camp Keystone this summer!

River Way Ranch Camp

Located: Fresno, California

Position Available: Specialty Department Heads

Salary Range: $2,400 - $4,000

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: Inquiry@RiverWayRanchCamp.com

Website: www.riverwayranchcamp.com

Free room and board
Open positions: Theatre Arts Director, Go-Cart Director, Lifeguard Supervisor, Program Director, Office Assistant
Memories and friendships to last a lifetime
Email us or call 1 (800) 821-2801

Oxbow Summer Art Camp

Located: Napa, California

Position Available: Camp Counselors

Salary Range: $400/week

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: summercamp@oxbowschool.org

Website: www.OxbowSummerCamp.org

This is an art camp. Counselors must have art background. Attendance at art college preferred
Experience working with youth ages 13-16 preferred not required
Job Description available upon request.

Roughing It Day Camp

Located: Orinda, California

Position Available: Program Counselor

Salary Range: $335-410/wk

Type: Coed summer day camp

Contact: jobs@roughingit.com

Website: www.roughingit.com/employment

Program Counselors are needed for Horseback Riding, Swimming, Canoeing, Rowing, Fishing, Kayaking, Arts & Crafts, Adventure, Sports, Environmental Ed/Outdoor Ed, Animal Care, and Trail Riding.
Program Counselors are responsible for developing age-appropriate skill-based lessons for camper groups in their program area, as well as camper evaluations and communicating with parents.
Program Counselors should have previous experience in their area of interest and in working with children. All Roughing It Staff members serve as supervisors and role models to campers.
Email your resume to jobs@roughingit.com and visit our website for more information.

Kennolyn Camps

Located: Soquel, California

Position Available: Camp Counselors (Day and Resident camps)

Salary Range: $270+ /week

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: camps@kennolyn.com

Website: www.kennolyncamps.com

Make a difference in a child's life and make your own lifelong friendships.
Enjoy working outdoors, under the warm California sun close to many clean beaches and hot surf spots. A job full of like minded, dedicated people. The hardest job you'll ever love!
Counselors who can teach the following activities required: climbing, ropes course, swimming, archery, riflery, fencing, horseback riding, self defense, outdoor adventure, drama, photography, fun science, outdoor cooking, crafts, ceramics, tennis and more. (We train our own Ropes staff and Waterfront staff incl. Lifeguards!)

Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific

Located: Carlsbad, California

Position Available: Teachers

Salary Range: $3000-3300

Type: Coed Residential Camp

Contact: summer@abts.com

Website: www.abts.com

Summer school teacher needed for residential boarding school four-week session.
Room and board are included.
Classes offered in Math, Reading, Science, English, ESL, Oceanography, Photography, Art, Study Skills.

Camp Nor'wester

Located: Johns Island, San Juan Island Archipelago, Washington

Position Available: Activity Leader

Salary Range: $1,850 - $1,950

Type: Residential coed summer camp

Contact: norwester@rockisland.com

Website: www.norwester.org

Instruct groups of campers in area specialty: arts & crafts, drama, sailing, kayaking, high ropes.
Assist in supervision of camper when not responsible for instruction.
Work with college age staff members in remote pristine location in Washington State San Juan Islands.

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Located: Idyllwild, California

Position Available: Counselor-Children's Center

Salary Range: $2,550 for 9.5 weeks

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: summer@idyllwildarts.org

Website: www.IdyllwildArts.org

Meals, housing, Worker's Comp and State Disability Insurance
10 Positions Available
Performing or Visual Arts background and participation preferred.

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Located: Idyllwild, California

Position Available: Counselor-Youth Program

Salary Range: $2,325 for 9.5 weeks

Type: Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions

Contact: summer@idyllwildarts.org

Website: www.IdyllwildArts.org

Meals, housing, Worker's Comp and State Disability Insurance
20 Positions Available
Performing or Visual Arts background and participation preferred.

Arts Camp Jobs

Arts Camp Jobs in the Western United States