Music Production Jobs at Summer Camps
Music production jobs at summer camps are an exciting and rapidly growing niche for working producers, audio engineers, and music tech students who want to share their love of making music in the studio with eager young creators. From specialty performing arts residential camps with full DAWs and pro studios to traditional sleepaway camps offering laptop-based production electives, music production instructors lead some of the most modern and creative programs of the summer.
As a music production instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach beat making, recording, mixing, sampling, sound design, and DAW fundamentals — Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio — while supporting camper-led projects. You’ll manage studio gear, run end-of-session showcases, and often partner with vocal, guitar, and DJ instructors on cross-program collaborations. Many co-ed residential camps build music production into broader music programs, giving multi-discipline instructors a packed and creative summer.
What does a music production instructor at summer camp do?You’ll teach beat making, recording, mixing, and DAW fundamentals while supporting camper projects and running showcases. Most sleepaway camps with music production programs run daily studio sessions throughout the summer camp season.
What software is common at summer camp music production programs?Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, and GarageBand are widely used at residential camps. Specialty programs may also run Reason, Studio One, or Bitwig. Software varies based on staff expertise and camper age.
Do I need a music or audio degree to teach production at camp?A degree isn’t required, but audio engineering, music tech, or production school backgrounds are highly valued. Working producers, audio engineers, and DAW power users all fit naturally at overnight camps.
What does the pay look like for music production jobs at camp?Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Are music production roles typically full-summer?Most are full-season roles of 7–9 weeks including staff training. Specialty performing arts residential camps sometimes hire by session for back-to-back week-long production intensives across the summer at the sleepaway camp.
Browse Summer Camp Music Production Jobs for 2026
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| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Camp Med-o-lark is seeking Music Staff (Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Vocals, and Music Production) for our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025.
Responsibilities include teaching up to 5 one-hour classes per day of approximately 3-8 campers in a variety of classes. Camper-led bands rehearse each day and perform in our Rock show at the end of each session. For behind the scenes talent, we have a recording studio where we teach engineering and music production skills. Additionally, the music staff play songs on stage together (forming their own band) so there is an opportunity for you to play all summer! We also encourage you to bring your own ideas to the program. If you are a multi-instrumentalist or music production specialist, apply today!
Med-o-lark is a coed residential creative arts camp for ages 8-16 and specializes in visual and fine arts, performing arts, circus, music, culinary, digital media, waterfront, and more! Med-o-lark offers staff benefits including a competitive summer salary, free room and board, laundry, and ample time off. Staff have some evening responsibilities and may live in a cabin with campers. This is a summer job that can be a ton of fun, gives you the opportunity to meet others from all over the world (both counselor and camper), and allows you to teach what you love to do!
No matter what field you ultimately go into, a Med-o-lark summer will always be an asset on your resume. We’re always glad to provide letters of recommendation or reference describing the skills you’ve developed with us. As a Med-o-lark staff member, you will have a positive impact on campers’ summers. They look up to you, learn from your example, and leave camp at the end of summer with new skills and accomplishments because of your influence. It’s an enriching experience helping campers create, grow, achieve, and excel. Apply today!
