Camp Starlight is hiring for summer ! Ready to work at Camp Starlight in summer 2026? If you are looking for a meaningful summer camp job, Starlight offers the perfect mix of work, friendship, adventure, and fun. Camp Starlight is a seven-week, traditional sleepaway camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 15. Located in…
What Are Circus Jobs at Summer Camp?
Circus Jobs at Summer Camps Across the USA
Circus jobs at summer camps are some of the most magical roles in the camp world. From juggling and tightwire at traditional sleepaway camps to full aerial silks programs at specialty circus arts residential camps, circus instructors bring wonder, skill, and bold creativity to camper life. Whether you’re an alumni of a professional circus school, a current performer, or a longtime hobbyist with serious teaching chops, summer camp circus is a uniquely fun way to spend the summer.
As a circus instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach skills like juggling, acrobatics, partner acro, tightwire, unicycle, clown technique, and sometimes trapeze and silks. You’ll run daily lessons, choreograph routines for showcases, and help maintain rigging and equipment. Many co-ed residential camps build entire performance programs around their circus offerings, giving instructors the chance to direct full shows by season’s end. It’s hard to beat the joy in this role.
What does a circus instructor at summer camp do?
You’ll teach circus skills — juggling, acro, tightwire, unicycle, clowning, sometimes aerials — and choreograph routines for camper showcases. Most sleepaway camps run circus as a daily elective with rotating projects throughout the summer camp season.
What background works best for circus jobs at sleepaway camps?
Training at professional circus schools, performance experience, and physical theater backgrounds are all strong fits. Many residential camps especially value instructors with multi-discipline circus skills who can teach across the full program.
Do summer camps run aerials and trapeze?
Many specialty circus arts camps run full aerial programs including silks, trapeze, lyra, and hammock. Traditional co-ed camps may offer ground-based circus only. Aerial work requires certified instructors and inspected rigging at every residential camp.
What does the pay look like for circus jobs at summer camps?
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience, credentials, and performance background. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry on top of salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package.
Is circus a good fit for first-time camp staff?
Yes, especially if you have solid technical skill and teaching instincts. Circus programs are often closely knit, mentorship-driven, and supportive of newer instructors at sleepaway camps with experienced circus directors.
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Camp Starlight
Circus
Island Lake Camp
50 Island Lake Road
Starrucca, Pennsylvania 18462
United States
Island Lake Camp is hiring for summer ! Thank you for your interest in working at Island Lake. Our staff members play the most important role in camp by creating a memorable summer for the campers and themselves. During your stay at Island Lake you will establish very special relationships with your campers and your…
