Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Candlemaking
Candlemaking Position at Overnight Camps
Candlemaking positions at summer camps are wonderfully creative niche roles that bring a calm, sensory craft to the daily camp lineup. Whether you’re pouring soy candles at a traditional sleepaway camp or running custom scent workshops at a specialty arts-focused residential program, candlemaking instructors offer campers an engaging mix of chemistry, design, and creativity. It’s also one of the most popular take-home craft projects of the summer at any camp.
As a candlemaking instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll guide campers through the entire process — choosing wax, selecting scents, blending dyes, prepping wicks, and pouring safely. You’ll teach the basics of melt points, fragrance loads, and curing while helping campers personalize their creations. Many co-ed and arts-focused camps blend candlemaking into broader crafts or sustainability programs, giving instructors flexibility to grow the curriculum throughout the summer.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Most camps look for working chandlers, hobbyist makers, or craft instructors with strong technical skills, comfort working with kids, and a safety-first mindset. Camps generally provide wax, fragrances, dye, wicks, and equipment — though specific supply lists vary widely. Confirm during your interview.
If you love the craft of candle making and enjoy mentoring young creators, this is a uniquely satisfying summer position. Apply for candlemaking positions at summer camps to spend the season teaching one of the most beloved take-home crafts and joining one of the warmest professional craft communities in the seasonal arts world.
You’ll guide campers through the candlemaking process — wax melting, fragrance blending, wick placement, and pouring — while managing safety and supplies. Most sleepaway camps run candlemaking as a rotating elective throughout the summer camp season.
Professional experience helps but isn’t required. Hobbyist makers, chandlers, and craft enthusiasts with strong teaching instincts thrive in these roles at sleepaway camps. Comfort working with kids and an eye for safety matter most.
Soy container candles, beeswax tapers, layered candles, and seasonal scented blends are all common. Some specialty arts-focused residential camps also run advanced workshops on hand-dipped tapers, sculpted candles, and natural-dye projects.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Overnight and residential camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Often yes. Many sleepaway camps blend candlemaking with soapmaking, jewelry, or general arts and crafts programming. Multi-discipline craft instructors are especially valuable to co-ed residential camps building rich creative arts schedules.
Currently there is nothing available for the position: Candlemaking for summer 2027. Please check back later!
