Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Circus
Circus Position at Sleepaway Camps
Circus positions at summer camps are some of the most magical roles in the camp world. From juggling and tightwire at traditional sleepaway camps to full aerial silks programs at specialty circus arts residential camps, circus instructors bring wonder, skill, and bold creativity to camper life. Whether you’re an alumni of a professional circus school, a current performer, or a longtime hobbyist with serious teaching chops, summer camp circus is a uniquely fun way to spend the summer.
As a circus instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach skills like juggling, acrobatics, partner acro, tightwire, unicycle, clown technique, and sometimes trapeze and silks. You’ll run daily lessons, choreograph routines for showcases, and help maintain rigging and equipment. Many co-ed residential camps build entire performance programs around their circus offerings, giving instructors the chance to direct full shows by season’s end.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Training at professional circus schools, performance experience, and physical theater backgrounds are all strong fits. Many residential camps especially value instructors with multi-discipline circus skills who can teach across the full program. Aerial work requires certified instructors and inspected rigging at every residential camp.
If you love performing, mentoring young people, and joining a uniquely creative community, this is one of the most rewarding seasonal positions you’ll find. Apply for circus positions at summer camps to spend the season teaching the wonders of circus arts and joining one of the warmest professional performance communities in the seasonal world.
You’ll teach circus skills — juggling, acro, tightwire, unicycle, clowning, sometimes aerials — and choreograph routines for camper showcases. Most sleepaway camps run circus as a daily elective with rotating projects throughout the summer camp season.
Training at professional circus schools, performance experience, and physical theater backgrounds are all strong fits. Many residential camps especially value instructors with multi-discipline circus skills.
Many specialty circus arts camps run full aerial programs including silks, trapeze, lyra, and hammock. Traditional co-ed camps may offer ground-based circus only. Aerial work requires certified instructors and inspected rigging at every residential camp.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience, credentials, and performance background. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry on top of salary, which adds significant value to the overall summer camp package.
Yes, especially if you have solid technical skill and teaching instincts. Circus programs are often closely knit, mentorship-driven, and supportive of newer instructors at sleepaway camps with experienced circus directors.
Currently there is nothing available for the position: Circus for summer 2027. Please check back later!
