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About the job Kids Summer Camp Staff
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Kids Summer Camp Staff Dogpatch Games
Seasonal, Summer 2026
Dogpatch Games is hiring Kids Summer Camp Staff for our 2026 Kids Summer Camp program.
We are hiring for two kinds of summer camp staff roles:
- General Camp Staff , who help lead board games, game design activities, breaks, transitions, and the overall camp day
- D&D Specialists , who help lead roleplaying programming, most often in the afternoons
Some candidates may be a fit for both roles, but they do not need to be.
Our summer camp serves ages 8-14, runs in 7 one-week sessions, and includes a mix of tabletop gaming, with board games as a major part of camp and Dungeons & Dragons as a key afternoon activity. Camp hours are 9:00am-5:00pm.
Schedule - Summer 2026
- Camp hours are generally 9:00am-5:00pm
- General Camp Staff typically work 9:00am - 2:00pm
- D&D Staff generally work 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Candidates must be available for at least 5 weeks of camp
- Preference for candidates available for 6 or all 7 weeks
2026 Camp Sessions - Session 1: June 15-19
- Session 2: June 22-26
- Session 3: July 13-17
- Session 4: July 20-24
- Session 5: July 27-31
- Session 6: August 3-7
- Session 7: August 10-14
Compensation - $25-$35 per camp hour staffed, depending on experience and area
- General Camp Staff: $25-$30 per camp hour
- D&D Specialist: $30-$35 per camp hour
General Camp Staff General Camp Staff help lead the broader camp day and support a fun, organized, and welcoming experience for campers. They lead numerous board games throughout the week, teaching at least one new game each day, and also run/support special programs like board game design exercises and miniature painting.
What General Camp Staff Do - Help lead board games and other tabletop activities
- Support game design activities, breaks, transitions, and group management
- Help maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive environment for campers
- Work closely with camp leads and other staff to keep the day running smoothly
- Support setup, cleanup, and other operational needs throughout the week
D&D Specialists D&D Specialists help lead roleplaying programming, usually in the afternoons, and support campers in learning, playing, and enjoying Dungeons & Dragons.
What D&D Specialists Do - Lead Dungeons & Dragons sessions for kids
- Help new and returning players engage with the game
- Manage pacing, group dynamics, and player participation
- Work with camp staff to keep afternoon programming organized and fun
- Support transitions, materials, and general camp operations as needed
Ideal Qualifications - Experience working with children in camps, classrooms, afterschool programs, tutoring, or similar settings
- Strong experience with the relevant program areas: board games or D&D
- Comfort leading groups of kids and helping create a positive group dynamic
- Good judgment and problem-solving when challenges come up
- Reliability, professionalism, and strong communication
- A love of board games, tabletop games, and sharing them with young players
Especially Strong Candidates May Also Have - Experience leading board games for groups of children
- Experience running Dungeons & Dragons for kids or teens
- Experience adapting activities to different ages, personalities, and experience levels
- Interest in supporting multiple parts of the camp day across both general and D&D programming
What Success Looks Like - Campers are engaged, included, and having fun
- Staff work well together and activities run smoothly
- Kids feel supported, welcomed, and encouraged
- Programming is organized, upbeat, and well paced
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