Summer Camp 2027 Position of Interest: Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons Position at Sleepaway Camps
Dungeons and Dragons positions at summer camps are exciting niche roles for working DMs, tabletop RPG enthusiasts, and game designers who love sharing imaginative storytelling with eager young players. From traditional sleepaway camps adding D&D electives to their programs to specialty STEAM and creative residential camps running serious tabletop adventures, D&D instructors deliver some of the most engaging and creative programming of the summer.
As a Dungeons and Dragons instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll run campaigns, teach the rules, mentor young dungeon masters, help campers build characters, and lead collaborative storytelling sessions across age groups. You’ll often partner with creative writing, theater, and game design staff on cross-program work. The role is a perfect fit for storytellers who love nurturing imaginative play and worldbuilding skills in kids.
The position is typically a full-summer commitment with on-site housing, meals, and laundry included. Camps look for instructors with substantial DMing experience, strong knowledge of 5e and other systems, comfort working with kids, and the patience to teach across a range of experience levels. Familiarity with related games like Pathfinder, Magic: The Gathering, or other tabletop RPGs is a strong plus.
If you love tabletop storytelling and mentoring young creators, this is a uniquely fun seasonal fit. Apply for Dungeons and Dragons positions at summer camps to spend the season at the table, mentoring young dungeon masters, and joining one of the most creative niche communities in seasonal programming.
You’ll run campaigns, teach the rules, mentor young DMs, help build characters, and lead storytelling sessions. Most sleepaway camps with D&D programs run daily or weekly sessions throughout the summer camp season.
Substantial DMing experience, strong knowledge of 5e and other systems, and comfort working with kids matter most. Backgrounds in education, theater, creative writing, or game design are all great fits at residential camps.
Most overnight camps with D&D programs provide rulebooks, dice, character sheets, and basic supplies. Instructors often bring personal collections and supplemental materials. Confirm what’s provided during your interview.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Overnight camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which adds meaningful value to the overall summer camp package beyond the base figure.
Often yes. Many co-ed residential camps blend D&D with creative writing, theater, or game design programs. Multi-discipline instructors are especially valued at sleepaway camps with deep creative arts schedules.
Currently there is nothing available for the position: Dungeons and Dragons for summer 2027. Please check back later!
