Capture the summer of a lifetime.
Photography jobs in America
What's involved with being a photographer at summer camp?
"I spent a summer at camp teaching photography and video. There were 3 of us in the team and the campers would come down in small elective groups or as a whole division. They loved it but it might also be because the media suite had aircon! We made videos, animation, music videos, short movies, biography pieces - anything they could imagine, we made it happen.
I think that was the best part, the campers were so imaginative and some of the ideas were unbelievably cool." - George
Who should I be a photographer at summer camp?
Bonus Qualifications
Completed 1st year in relevant degree
Applications are now open for 2025!
Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
When starting your application you’ll be asked to select your top skills. Choose photography. Go into detail about what you’re going to bring to the role, your skill level and if you’re already qualified. A camp director will then be able to assess if you’re a good fit and invite you to their camp.
As with all photography jobs in America - the more experience you can gain before the summer, the better your application. Look to schools and local art/photography projects to volunteer with and build up your own portfolio through self motivated work or classes.
Camp will be able to provide a limited amount of equipment. Most photographers at camp opt to bring their own DSLR through preference, but camps will often have their own equipment for you to use. You might also want to bring a laptop if you are editing or need to upload multiple pictures.
