Teach Theatre at Summer Camp

Make your summer a spectacle!

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Cartoon illustration of two blue comedy and tragedy theater masks with smiling and frowning faces, surrounded by small sparkle accents.

Summer Camp Theatre Jobs

Overview

There is nothing better than show night at camp. Our theatre building is one of the most iconic buildings on camp, an original, oval-shaped wooden structure.
Everyone loves the theatre shows. It’s an incredible feeling to bring a group of campers together and within a few weeks have them performing on stage in front the entire camp community.
As a theatre teacher, you will help campers find their voices, you’ll teach them to sing, dance, project their voices, understand stage cues & how to elevate their performance.
You’ll help bring their character to life!
Each summer we produce shows that are cast based on the ages of the campers. You and the rest of the theatre team will design the sets, props, costumes, lights and sound.
Why Teach Theatre at Camp?

Theatre is just a summer classic, that is not quite Broadway but is the next best thing! Campers will feel like superstars when show night comes around. It’s crazy, hectic, frantic… everything you would expect it to be!
Our campers aren’t just on stage, they are also behind the scenes. Everyone who signs up has a role in the show. Campers help run the audio, the lighting, the costumes, they are the production assistants and runners, the technical crew, you name it.
At the end of the summer, you will feel like you’ve been in a 9 week version of your own show. You will be exhausted from the energy that all the campers bring. You will love every second of it.
Key Responsibilities

• Instruct, supervise, and mentor campers with a focus on developing their artistic skills, creative confidence, and collaborative spirit.
• Plan and lead daily activities in theatre while also engaging in broader camp programs as needed.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment in all creative spaces and across camp life.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with campers, co-staff, and camp leadership to support a smooth and positive experience.
• Model integrity, curiosity, and respect both in the studio and throughout the camp community.
Key Details

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the camp season.
• Prior experience working with children is beneficial.
• Available to live and work on-site for the full season (mid-June to mid-August)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to engage fully in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive seasonal salary.
• Free housing and meals for the duration of employment.
• Leadership and team development experience.
• A strong professional reference for future opportunities.
• Pre-camp training and ongoing support.

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Theatre Show

Below you can view a Theatre show at Camp IHC

Ricardo Manigat

"As the Creative Arts Director, I am proud to lead a teaching staff that brings imagination and inspiration to every corner of camp. Their passion for the arts and commitment to nurturing each camper's creativity make our programs more than just activities—they are transformative experiences. Our teachers empower campers to express themselves, explore new talents, and discover the joy of creating."

Two smiling men sitting on wooden steps, wearing matching blue T-shirts that say CAMP IHC, in front of a building with glass windows.

Young woman with curly hair singing into a microphone on stage with dark curtains in the background.

Children performing on stage in a high school musical at Indian Head Camp, with an enthusiastic audience watching. The stage is decorated with banners and bunting related to the musical, with colorful lights and a wood-paneled ceiling.

Two children dressed as characters, a girl in a white dress and a boy in a white shirt with yellow fringe, in a green boat with the word "We-no-nah" on the side, part of a stage set with an underwater scene backdrop and other children in costumes nea

A group of children and a young man posing for a photo on a stage with a painted backdrop of a red-roofed house, clouds, and a rainbow at a camp. Some are sitting, some are standing, smiling and wearing casual clothing.

Two young women holding microphones and dancing on stage during a theatrical performance, with other children seated and watching in the background.

Two young women are sitting on the floor and working on a large cut-out of a pine tree, which they are painting green with black outlines. They are smiling and appear to be in a casual, indoor setting with wooden furniture and other people in the bac

Four teenage girls in dark blue hoodies and colorful shorts or pants look at a pink poster board that says 'BURN BOOK' with various designs and images, in front of a painted backdrop with lockers and posters.

A man gives a presentation to children in an outdoor wooden pavilion with a scenic background of trees and sunlight, standing near painted backdrop art.

Three young women dressed as Hogwarts students from Harry Potter, on a theatrical set, standing behind a painted black platform with chains, appearing to be on a balcony with cityscape and chimney background.

A young girl with light brown hair reading from a large stack of papers with highlighted text, inside a wooden building with an exposed wooden ceiling and a metal duct.

Children in colorful costumes perform a play on an outdoor wooden stage with an audience watching, some children are dressed as fairy tale characters, with a backdrop of painted scenery and a rustic wooden structure.

Outdoor theater stage with colorful underwater scene backdrop, surrounded by audience of children and staff, in a green park setting.

FAQs

In theatre, the teaching periods are around 40-50 minutes long. You’ll typically teach 5 or 6 periods a day. From the get go, you need to engage with the campers and get the prepped and ready for the lesson. You and your team will have lesson plans (that you help build!) that will be tailored for the different levels and abilities. Those 40-50 minutes are yours to make as amazing as possible.
A typical class will have around 12-18 campers. Sometimes bunks have split activities or off-camp trips so the group size will fluctuate. This means you can sometimes have a handful of campers or a larger class to teach. You will have a schedule for each day to know what campers to expect before the day starts. During the run up to shows you will have blocks of rehearsal times for the same group of campers to practice.
During the summer theatre will host around 4 shows. Two of these will be larger production shows with a larger cast and crew. The other two shows will be for the younger campers. We buy the rights to show scripts, in the past we’ve done Shrek, Grease, High School Musical, Wicked, Beauty & the Beast, Dr Seuss and many, many more!
There is no official qualifications required to teach theatre at Camp IHC, we look for experience, what shows have you been a part of, what experience teaching kids you have etc, the most important things we look for is the ability for our staff to have patience and have the passion to work hard all summer to pull of incredible shows.
Over the last few years the theatre team has consisted of 4 people. Theatre has a director who is part of our leadership team and will oversee the theatre team as a whole. They will choose the shows for the summer and bring the team together to help pull off the incredible shows.
Yes. On a regular schedule you will have one period off each day.
You will also have one full day and night off each week. This is your chance to rest, recover and try some new things on camp and explore new places off camp with other staff.

One Camp.
One Community.

About Us:

Camp IHC is a mission-driven overnight camp in North East Pennsylvania focused on child development. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for both campers and staff.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Camp IHC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and communities to apply. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.