What Are Media Jobs at Summer Camp?

Camp Laurel is looking for talented photographers and videographers to help document daily life at camp and share the summer with families at home. These are dedicated media positions and are not in-bunk counselor roles, allowing team members to focus on capturing, editing, and organizing visual content throughout the summer.

Photographers and videographers move throughout camp each day covering athletics, waterfront, activities, special events, friendships, traditions, and the everyday moments that tell the story of Laurel. Media staff work independently much of the time, while staying closely connected with the wider camp community and leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photo or video content throughout camp
• Cover activities, special events, performances, competitions, and everyday camp life
• Make sure different age groups and program areas are represented consistently
• Select, edit, organize, and upload content throughout the summer
• Maintain an organized workflow and media library
• Coordinate with camp leadership to identify important events and moments to capture
• Care for and manage camera, video, and editing equipment
• Produce content that helps families feel connected to their campers throughout the summer

Photographer qualifications

Strong photography candidates should have experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and a good understanding of composition, lighting, portraiture, and action photography. Experience with Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar editing software is preferred.

A photography portfolio or examples of previous work are strongly encouraged.

Videographer qualifications

Strong videography candidates should be comfortable filming in a fast-moving environment and turning raw footage into polished, engaging videos. Experience with professional or prosumer camera equipment and editing software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve is preferred.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong visual storytelling skills through a reel, portfolio, or examples of previous video work.

What we’re looking for

Both photographers and videographers should be creative, dependable, organized, and comfortable working around children. You should be able to take initiative, recognize moments worth capturing, and manage your own workload while contributing to the broader camp community.

This is a great summer opportunity for photographers, filmmakers, and media students looking to strengthen their portfolios while gaining extensive hands-on experience in a busy, creative environment.

At Timber Lake, we take the job of coaching and caring for children seriously. We’re looking for top-quality summer camp counselors and specialty staff who will take this job as seriously as we do.

A Camp Videographer & Photographer is responsible for taking pictures & videos of our campers participating in fun and exciting camp activities and uploading the final edited images to our online portal and social media pages for parents to view. Final Images will be used for marketing and promotional purposes throughout the year. The Camp Photographer & Videographer is required to participate in a week of staff training and should be available to live on campgrounds from Monday, June 14 to Saturday, August 14 (free room & board).

Summer Season: Saturday, June 19th – Saturday, August 14th

• All Media Staff are required to attend training from Monday, June 14th – Friday, June 18th.
• One day & four evenings off a week

Primary Responsibilities:

• Taking daily photos & videos of campers, activities, and programs at camp.
• Uploading to Social Media platforms
• Meeting daily deadlines for turning in edited photos
• Editing photos & videos daily using Photoshop, Lightroom & Premier
• Uploading and organizing photos
• Free room & board – live onsite in a bunk with up to 13 campers and 3 staff.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Photography (not required to have a personal camera)
• Videography
• Knowledge of Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
• Proficient in either Adobe Premiere or Final Cut
• YouTube & Social Media Experience
• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with kids.
• Available to work and live on our camp from June 14 to August 14.
• Must be a high school graduate as of June 2021 or older.
• Previous media & working with children experience a plus.

Salary: Contact for more information.

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly or Twice monthly

Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

We are seeking a responsible, enthusiastic, and energetic person who wants to spend their summer acting as a mentor and role model for kids, while teaching and developing skills in traditional camp activities.

You will work, play, and live in a structured outdoor environment as a summer camp activity specialist, emphasizing a sense of fun, family, friendship, and belonging. Safety of campers and the community is always the top priority.

Duties Include:

• Ensure campers are safe at ALL times
• Participation in staff orientation and training before camp begins
• Guiding children through your designated activities and/or sports
• Teaching and mentoring of young campers
• Conflict resolution
• Enforce camp safety practices
• Assist with setting up and closing of facilities
• Assist with routine maintenance of facilities
• Assist with required record keeping
• Being a role model for children
• Guide children through their summer activities in a positive, fun, and healthy manner
• Supervise and lend assistance to campers, with an emphasis on safety
• Carrying out duties assigned by supervising staff
• Enjoying summer camp!

Activity Specialist Positions include:

• Sports and Athletics
  • Coaching, instruction, team sports, individual sports, fitness
• Waterfront, Aquatics
  • Lifeguards, swim instructors, boat operators, waterskiing and wakeboarding, sailing, fishing
• Outdoor Adventure
  • Hiking, camping, ropes courses, zip-lining, rock climbing
• Fine Arts
  • Painting, drawing, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, cooking, crafts
• Performing Arts
  • Theater/drama, dance, music, recording
• STEM and Technology
  • Media, video/radio production, rocketry/robotics
• Equestrian / Horseback Riding

Activity Specialist Requirements

• Must be available to work from early-mid June through mid-late August, depending on the camp program hiring
• High school diploma
• Experience and expertise in preferred activity area/s
• A love for children
• Flexible attitude with strong skills working in a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and exercise independent judgement
• Friendly, empathetic attitude
• First aid- and CPR certifications are a big plus
• Must be able to pass a drug and/or background test according to camp policies and local laws
• Experience and passion for caring for children and young adults

Benefits and Information

• Begins in early-mid June, about a week before camp is in session, and ends when camp ends or just after, usually in mid-late August for a 7-8 week program.
• Communal housing
• All food and meals provided
• Paid days off
• Staff only SWAG
• Internet access
• Laundry facilities
• Valuable leadership experience
• Networking within large and diverse staff and alumni communities

Our small team of photographers work hard to capture all the magical moments that happen during the summer – attending all our special events, visiting our activity areas and interacting with every camper and staff member through the course of their day. They also have the chance to be a general counselor with their assigned group – so they can get the full camp experience on both sides of the camera! This role is suited to experienced and aspiring photographers and videographers with a passion for capturing and creating spontaneous, dynamic content.