Arts Camp Counselor - Visual Arts; Summer

Position: Arts Camp Counselor - Visual Arts (Summer)
Location: Interlochen

Experience an unforgettable summer at Interlochen, where creativity thrives in the heart of nature! Join our vibrant community for Interlochen Arts Camp 2026, where passionate individuals come together to make art, make friends, and make lifelong memories. In the serene and rustic setting of northern Michigan, you'll inspire the next generation of artists while embracing the beauty and challenges of wilderness living.

Embrace the magic and make a lasting impact!

Position Overview
Join us in the summer of 2026 and help us continue the legacy of fostering creativity, nurturing talent, and celebrating the individual artistic journey  are seeking creative and team-oriented Arts Camp Counselors - Visual Arts who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As an Arts Camp Counselor - Visual Arts, you will assist instructors in a variety of visual arts classes, manage studios, help students, and assist with various other aspects of the program while fully immersing yourself in the unique environment that only a summer camp can offer.

In this position, you will also be responsible for ensuring the well-being, safety, and personal growth of your group of campers while assisting our Arts program. This unique role combines mentoring, leadership, and creativity, making it an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about both youth mentorship and development and the arts.
What You Get To Do

Studio preparation
Inventory of supplies
Assist with studio instruction and studio clean up
Monitor open studios and help hang student exhibitions
May also teach a workshop to high school or intermediate students in the Visual Arts Studio Seminar
Assist with the department's public and community programs as appropriate including open studios, extracurricular activities, demonstrations during change over weekends and our mid-summer event "Collage"
Hang student exhibitions and decide on the most creative and efficient ways to display artwork
Supervise and care for a group of campers, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the camp session
Create a positive and inclusive cabin environment that fosters a sense of belonging, encourages teamwork, communication, and personal growth
Assist in planning and facilitate age-appropriate, engaging activities and games for campers within the cabin group
Share a living environment with campers ranging in age from 8-18 years old
Assist with facility preparations and maintain a clean cabin throughout the summer
Perform your duties both inside and outside, rain or shine
Work cooperatively with your peers and divisional leadership
Manage self-care and maintain personal physical and emotional stamina, so you can take care of others (adequate sleep, activity, nutrition, mental acuity, managing emotions)
Commit to inclusion and acceptance of others
Possess the ability to think on your feet and manage emergent situations should they arise

What You Get

Compensation: $3,000
Meals and on-campus lodging
10% tuition discount for Discovery Camp or 50% Interlochen Arts Camp for dependents
20% discount for tickets to most summer concerts.
15% discount on merchandise from Scholar shop and food/beverages from Melody Freeze