Video Jobs at Summer Camps
Video jobs at summer camps are exciting creative roles for working videographers, editors, and content creators who love telling visual stories. From traditional sleepaway camps producing daily reels and highlight videos to specialty residential media camps running serious production tracks, video staff define how families and the broader camp community experience and remember every summer at camp.
As a video staffer at an overnight camp, you’ll shoot across activities, edit short-form social content daily, and produce longer-form pieces like end-of-summer videos, color war reveals, and recruitment content. You’ll manage cameras, gimbals, drones (when allowed), mics, and editing laptops while partnering with photography, social, and marketing teams. Many co-ed residential camps run full media departments where video staff collaborate with photographers and content creators throughout the summer.
What does a video staffer at summer camp do?You’ll shoot, edit, and publish video throughout the day while producing highlight reels and special videos. Most sleepaway camps publish daily on parent platforms and social channels throughout the summer camp season.
What gear and software are typical at sleepaway camps?Mirrorless cameras, gimbals, mics, drones (when allowed), and editing laptops running Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut are typical. Some residential camps provide gear; others ask staff to bring their own kits.
What background works best for video jobs at sleepaway camps?Film, video production, journalism, marketing, or strong content creator backgrounds all stand out. Working editors and videographers, plus students with strong portfolios, all fit naturally at residential camps.
What does the pay look like for video jobs at summer camps?Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience, portfolio, and scope. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which significantly increases the value of the overall summer camp package.
Do video staff teach campers?Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps run filmmaking electives where video staff teach campers shooting, editing, and storytelling alongside their main production duties at the sleepaway camp.
Browse Summer Camp Video Jobs for 2026
| Job Type | Setting | Min. Experience |
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| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp | 1-2 Years |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Are you looking for a once in a lifetime summer experience?
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
| Job Type | Setting |
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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 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 |
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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 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!
| Job Type | Setting | Min. Education | Min. Experience |
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| Full-Time Seasonal | Overnight Camp | High School Diploma/Equivalent | 1-2 Years |
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Camp Robin Hood is more than just an overnight summer camp—it is a tradition, a legacy, and a home. Since 1927, Robin Hood has provided an encouraging, inviting, and supportive summer environment for our campers. Our campers participate in: land sports, water sports, performing arts, studio arts, horseback riding and outdoor adventures.
Your days and weeks will include:
- Photo duties include taking photos of campers and staff enjoying camp, editing and posting photos to camp website.
- Opportunities to instruct campers in photography
- Participating in camp wide activities such as all camp meals, campfires and evening activities/performances
- Mentoring campers
- Learning to create a fun, loving and structured environment for a boys and girls to thrive
Other items to note:
- Training – is ongoing throughout the summer with an intensive 12 day long orientation beginning June 12th
- Time Off – One day off per week. Weekly nights off.
- Housing provided
- Setting – set in New England, you’ll be amazed by the beauty and magic in the trees at Camp Robin Hood. Our spectacular waterfront is second to none.
- Community – our staff and campers travel from throughout the US and the world to make Robin Hood their summer home
Camp Robin Hood has been impacting the lives of children since 1927 and continues to create lifelong friendships and memories for campers, staff and families alike.
Requirements
Your Skills:
- Strong photography/videography skills
- Photo and video editing experience
- Experience working with children
Your Traits:
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Humor
- Dedication
- Team Player
