A Dayton Live Creative Academy summer camp counselor watches a student perform

Camp Counselors

Dayton Live Creative Academy is seeking enthusiastic college students for camp counselor positions!

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camps are 1-week to 2-week long performing arts camps for students of a variety of ages. Each week is focused on different elements of theatre. Participants will have the opportunity to learn songs, dances, scenes, clowning, comedy, and even get to throw pies in each other’s faces! There’s no limit to what this summer could bring, and we want you to be a part of that journey!

Being a Summer Camp Counselor means:

— Being available Monday-Friday from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. for the summer camps you’re assigned to:

  • June 1-5, 2026 TBD The Musical Full-Day Camp
  • June 8-12, 2026 Pop Goes Broadway Full-Day Camp
  • June 8-12, 2026 Comedy Full-Day Camp
  • June 15-18, 2026 Half-Day Camps
  • June 22-26, 2026 Beetlejuice Intensive Full-Day Camp
  • July 6-17, 2026 The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe Full-Day Production Camp
  • July 6-10, 2026 Broadway Preview Full-Day Camp
  • July 20-24, 2026 Half-Day Camps
  • July 20-August 1, 2026 School Of Rock Young Actors Edition Full-Day Production Camp

— Assisting the professional teaching artists during classes, rehearsals, and other activities.
— Guiding groups of participants around the various venues and facilities.
— Being a positive role model and supporter for the attending camp participants.
— Depending on experience and interest, the opportunity to perform, choreograph, direct, and coach during the camp.
— Assisting Dayton Live’s Education & Engagement Department with administrative duties related to the camp as needed, such as making copies, helping with check in, etc.
— Being paid for your time and your hard work! $250/week + parking for a full-day camp commitment.

Counselors for The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe and School Of Rock Young Actors Edition will be run crew for this production and may also have the opportunity to: stage manage, assistant choreograph, and assistant direct.

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Stephanie Radford

Director – Education
dlca@daytonlive.org
937-637-8323

A Dayton Live Creative Academy summer camp counselor watches a student perform