Film and Frolic Summer Camp Counselor

St Paul Academy And Summit School•St. Paul, MN

35d•$17

About The Position

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Film & Frolic Camp Counselor. Position Overview Film & Frolic Camp Counselors play a vital role in creating a welcoming, creative, and energetic camp environment for rising 6th- through 9th-grade campers. Counselors help lead film-based projects, interactive games, and hands-on activities while ensuring campers feel supported, included, and excited to participate each day. This position is ideal for students who enjoy storytelling, creativity, teamwork, and working with younger children. Position Begins : Jun 8th-12th, 2026 & Jun 22nd-26th, 2026 Salary: Starts at $17 an hour

Requirements

Must be a rising 11th-grade or 12th-grade student at SPA
Commitment to working at least one full week of camp to provide continuity and stability for campers

Nice To Haves

Interest in film, media, theater, storytelling, or creative arts preferred
Experience working with children is a plus
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to take initiative and maintain high energy throughout the day

Responsibilities

Supervise and actively engage a group of campers throughout the camp day
Assist in leading film-related activities (storyboarding, acting, filming, simple editing, etc.)
Facilitate games, movement breaks, and team-building activities
Support campers in developing creative ideas and working collaboratively
Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants
Model leadership, responsibility, and respect at all times
Assist with daily set-up, clean-up, and organization of materials
Communicate effectively with fellow counselors and camp leadership