Drama Specialist at Camp Fire – North Shore – Summer 2025

Position: Drama Specialist 

Location: Camp Fire North Shore 

Position Type: Summer Camp (Seasonal) 

Dates: June 30th, 2025 – August 29th, 2025 

Compensation: $18-$20 Hr. 

About Camp Fire North Shore: Camp Fire North Shore is a traditional summer camp offering school-age children the opportunity to explore the outdoors, engage in fun activities, and build lifelong memories. A centerpiece of the camp experience is our in-ground pool, where campers cool off and enjoy swim lessons and free swim each day. As an Aquatics Director, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our campers have a safe, enjoyable, and enriching time at the pool. 

Position Overview: 

The Drama Specialist will be responsible for creating and implementing weekly skits and songs for camper groups, working with children to develop their performance skills, and overseeing a lively end-of-week performance every Friday at 3:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your love for drama with your passion for teaching, while making a lasting impact on children in a fun and supportive summer camp environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Program Development: Plan, create, and lead weekly drama activities, including skits and songs, based on the camp-wide theme of the week. 
• Performance Preparation: Lead campers through rehearsals, helping them build confidence in vocal, body expression, and performance skills. 
• End-of-Week Performance: Oversee a final performance every Friday at 3:00 PM, where campers showcase the skits and songs they’ve prepared. 
• Safety & Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of all children during drama activities and maintain a positive, supportive environment. 
• Creative Collaboration: Work with camp staff and campers to create props, costumes, and backdrops for the performances. 
• Engagement: Encourage campers to express themselves freely and have fun with drama activities, while fostering teamwork and collaboration. 
• Stage Maintenance: Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the “theater in the rough” stage area and all materials used during activities. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A degree in performance arts, childhood education, or a related field is desirable, but not required. ● Minimum age of 21 years. 
• At least 2 years (or 2 summers) of experience working with children in a group setting. ● A passion for drama, theater, and working with children in a creative, dynamic environment.
• Ability to inspire and engage children with varying levels of experience and confidence in performing arts. ● Strong organizational and communication skills, with a willingness to collaborate with fellow staff and counselors. 

General Terms: 

• Orientation and Training: Mandatory orientation/ training sessions will start in early June (June 9th or June 10th for orientation, June 23rd & June 25th for training). 
• Summer Camp Duration: June 30th, 2025 – August 29th, 2025. 
• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30PM 
• Compensation: Based on experience. 

If you are enthusiastic about working with children and sharing your love for drama in a supportive and fun summer camp setting, we encourage you to apply and join the Camp Fire North Shore team! 

Apply here:

Please submit resume and cover letter to Isiah Simmons, Summer Camp Director via email at [email protected] 

Camp Fire North Shore

Equity Statement 

We promote a diverse community that begins with removing barriers and fostering individual potential. That is why Camp Fire North Shore is driven by a mission to provide safe and inclusive out of school programming that empowers our youth and staff to thrive. We believe that access to inclusive and affordable programs is a right that transcends a person’s race, color, ancestry, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, citizenship, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. We seek to promote an organizational structure that reflects the communities that we serve and an environment that appreciates the difference of every person. 

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement 

We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. That is why Camp Fire North Shore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that seeks and employs people with skill and talent with the highest standards of fairness, covering all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and employment, promotions, compensation, team opportunities, and training programs. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all people. We welcome and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.