Video Production Jobs at Summer Camps
Video production jobs at summer camps are a perfect fit for working producers, directors of photography, and film school grads who love the full production pipeline. From traditional sleepaway camps producing daily content for parent platforms to specialty residential media camps mounting fully produced short films and end-of-summer videos, video production staff power some of the most compelling storytelling of every summer at camp.
As a video production staffer at an overnight camp, you’ll plan shoots, direct on-camera moments, manage cameras and audio gear, light scenes, and partner with editors and content creators on the camp’s broader media output. You’ll handle gear inventory, schedules, and pre-production planning. Many co-ed residential camps run full production departments with multiple shooters, editors, and producers collaborating across the summer camp season.
What does a video production staffer at summer camp do?You’ll plan shoots, direct, shoot, light, and manage audio while partnering with editors. Most sleepaway camps with full video production programs run daily and weekly production throughout the summer camp season.
What background works best for video production jobs at sleepaway camps?Film school, working producer experience, DP backgrounds, or strong content production portfolios are ideal. Working pros and students with strong reels all fit naturally at residential camps with serious media programs.
Do summer camps provide production gear?Specialty media residential camps often provide cameras, gimbals, mics, drones (when allowed), and editing laptops. Traditional sleepaway camps may ask staff to bring personal kits. Always confirm gear policies during your interview.
What does the pay look like for video production jobs at summer camps?Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and portfolio. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Do production staff teach campers?Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps run filmmaking and production electives where staff teach campers shooting, lighting, audio, and editing alongside their main production duties at the sleepaway camp.
Browse Summer Camp Video Production Jobs for 2026
| Job Type | Setting |
|---|
| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Camp Med-o-lark is seeking photographers, videographers, and drone operators to work at our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025.
We have roles to fill for (1) camp photographer and videographer to capture our summer for social media and families and/or (2) counselors teaching videography, digital photography, or black and white film photography to campers. Pay is negotiable based on role and experience.
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, clean, comfortable accommodations, free onsite meals, and ample time off. On your days off, the spectacular Maine coast beckons along with a host of other local cultural offerings. Med-o-lark also maintains a spacious dedicated staff cabin retreat to relax and recharge.
Med-o-lark is a place where staff develops invaluable life skills like leadership, patience, organization, teamwork, and group management. 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!
| Job Type | Setting |
|---|
| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Camp Med-o-lark is seeking Filmmakers to work at our one-of-a-kind arts camp for summer 2025.
Responsibilities include teaching up to 5 one-hour classes per day of approximately 5-10 campers. Our well-equipped Digital Arts studio provides campers unlimited creativity. Below is an outline of our Filmmaking program, but we encourage you to bring your own ideas!
• Objective: Combine the art of storytelling with practical filmmaking techniques to create engaging digital narratives.
• Course Overview: Campers will explore how to craft compelling stories and bring them to life through film. The course covers storytelling fundamentals, scriptwriting, and narrative structure, while also delving into the technical aspects of filmmaking such as cinematography, directing, and editing. Campers will create interactive storytelling elements and produce short films that showcase their stories in a visual format.
• Key Skills Developed: Storytelling, scriptwriting, filmmaking, cinematography, video editing
• Tools and Software: Digital cameras, Adobe Premiere Pro, lighting and sound equipment, interactive storytelling platforms
• Final Project/Outcome: Campers will develop and produce a short film that incorporates interactive storytelling elements, which will be showcased in a final presentation.
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!
