Stained Glass Jobs at Summer Camps
Stained glass jobs at summer camps are a rare and beautiful niche for working stained glass artists, studio teachers, and craft pros who want to share this gorgeous art form with eager young makers. From specialty fine arts residential camps with full glass studios to traditional sleepaway camps offering occasional stained glass electives, instructors get to teach a uniquely tactile and patient craft throughout the summer.
As a stained glass instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach glass cutting, foiling, soldering, and assembly while supporting campers through panels, suncatchers, and small decorative pieces. You’ll manage tools, glass inventory, soldering stations, and safety protocols. Many co-ed residential camps blend stained glass into broader fine arts or jewelry programs, giving multi-discipline studio instructors a varied and rewarding summer.
What does a stained glass instructor at summer camp do?You’ll teach cutting, foiling, soldering, and assembly while supporting camper panels and projects. Most sleepaway camps with stained glass programs run daily studio sessions throughout the summer camp season.
What background works best for stained glass jobs at sleepaway camps?Working stained glass artist experience, formal glass arts training, or fine arts backgrounds are ideal. Comfort with kids and a strong sense of studio safety matter most at residential camps with active glass programs.
Do summer camps have full stained glass studios?Specialty fine arts residential camps may have full studios with multiple cutters, grinders, soldering stations, and ventilation. Traditional sleepaway camps usually have more limited setups. Confirm equipment in your interview.
What does the pay look like for stained glass jobs at summer camps?Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Is stained glass usually combined with other crafts?Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps blend stained glass with jewelry, fine arts, or fabrication programs. Multi-discipline studio instructors are especially valued at sleepaway camps with rich creative arts schedules.
Browse Summer Camp Stained Glass 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 Stained Glass instructors for our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025.
Responsibilities include teaching up to 5 one-hour classes per day of approximately 5 campers. Camper projects include picture frames, candle holders, landscape wall hangings, and sun catchers. We encourage you to bring your own ideas!
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!
Camp North Star is hiring for summer ! Camp North Star is a traditional co-ed summer camp with multiple week options, located in southern Maine. Our campers’ ages range from 7 to 17 years old. Being a Camp North Star staff member is the most fun and rewarding summer job there is. As a staff…
Chipinaw and Silver Lake are hiring for summer ! Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake. Our summer camp is only as good as the staff it hires. That is why we search the globe for the most experienced and enthusiastic staff members we can find, from England to…
