Summer Camp - Video Counselor
Independent Lake Camp is building a special summer, and we’re looking for a filmmaker to help bring it to life.
This isn’t a typical summer job. It’s an opportunity to spend the summer creating, mentoring, and collaborating with a talented, driven community of campers and staff from around the world.
If you’re someone who loves storytelling, thrives in a high-energy, creative environment, and wants to help kids turn ideas into finished films, you’ll feel right at home here.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a Digital Arts counselor with a strong background in cinematography and video editing, and a genuine interest in teaching and mentoring. In this role, you’ll lead campers through the full creative process - developing concepts, filming, and editing original projects including short films, videos, and episodic content.
This role is editing-heavy and requires a strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro, along with the ability to teach, guide, and inspire campers throughout the creative process.
About ILC:
Independent Lake Camp is a co-ed, non-traditional, sleep away camp located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity and empowering individual growth through camper- chosen individualized scheduling. Independent Lake Camp attracts campers and counselors from all over the USA and internationally, catering to kids aged 6-17 and offering 2 to 8 week sessions. ILC is located 2.5 hours north of New York City and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia in the small town of Orson, PA.
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need:
- A positive outlook and ability to energize those around you
- Great communication skills with children and colleagues
- A focus on safety and mental well-being for the campers
- You will need to be a team player
- A passion for teaching/coaching/leading
- You will need Initiative, problem solving skills and be responsible
- To live and breathe the mission of ILC - Please take a moment to read our mission statement to understand how we operate.
What The Role Involves:
Day to day, our counselors are responsible for the following key tasks -
- Teach your specialty activity for 5 periods each day
- Live in a bunk with 6-12 campers and co counselors
- Support social and emotional wellbeing of your campers
- Inspire and empower all campers to be the best version of themselves
- Supervise and mentor campers during meals, downtime and bunk activities.
- Engage and participate in daily group evening activities and camp events ie: bring the fun
What We Will Provide:
Independent Lake Camp will provide you with a summer of exponential professional growth, irreplaceable friendships, lifelong memories, and untold fun within the beauty of our natural mountainous setting. Our staff are the most important aspect of running a quality camp. We offer plenty of time off, one period every day and 4 nights per week. You will also receive one day off per week, not including the first and last week of your contract. This is a live-in position, which includes lodging and food.
For more information check out our website at www.independentlake.com and watch our Video.
Explore our socials - Vimeo, Facebook, Soundcloud, Instagram and Youtube accounts.
Position Dates:
June 13th, 2026 - August 1st OR August 17th, 2026, depending on your availability.
Pre and Post camp work available upon request.
Apply online at www.independentlake.com/staff/