Kids Summer Camp Manager

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Kids Summer Camp Manager
Dogpatch Games is hiring a Kids Summer Camp Manager to lead full weeks of our 2026 Kids Summer Camp program.

This is a leadership role for someone who can take ownership of a camp week from start to finish: handling prep and family communication ahead of the week, leading daily camp operations, coordinating camp staff, and helping run strong, engaging programming.

Our summer camp serves ages 8–14 and includes a mix of tabletop gaming, with board games as a major part of camp and Dungeons & Dragons as a key afternoon activity.

Schedule

• Camp hours are generally 9:00am–5:00pm

• Some flexibility may be possible for excellent candidates with slightly different availability

• Candidates must be available for at least 5 weeks of camp

• Preference for candidates available for 6 or all 7 weeks

• Strong candidates also interested in other kids programming work outside of the summer schedule may be considered for additional roles at Dogpatch Games.

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

• $1,300–$1,500 per week for fully leading a summer camp week, depending on experience

What You'll Do

• Lead full weeks of summer camp from preparation through execution

• Handle key administrative and family communication tasks leading up to each session

• Coordinate and help manage other camp staff during the week

• Lead camp programming, especially board games, and ideally also Dungeons & Dragons

• Create a positive, structured, and inclusive environment for campers

• Use good judgment to solve issues that come up with kids, staffing, or parent communication

• Support setup, cleanup, transitions, and other operational needs throughout the week

Ideal Qualifications

• Classroom teaching experience and/or summer camp leadership experience

• Comfort leading groups of children and creating a positive group dynamic

• Strong judgment and problem-solving when challenges come up

• Comfort with basic administrative systems and logistics

• A love of board games, tabletop games, and sharing them with young players

Especially Strong Candidates May Also Have

• Experience leading Dungeons & Dragons for kids or teens

• Experience managing or mentoring other staff

• Experience with camp scheduling or family communications

• Ability to adapt programming to different ages, personalities, and experience levels

• Broad familiarity with modern board games and tabletop gaming

What Success Looks Like

• Campers are engaged, included, and having fun

• Families feel informed and confident in the program

• Staff feel supported and clear on responsibilities

• The camp week runs smoothly, with strong leadership and good pacing