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Game Design Camp Counselor

Emagination Computer Camps

Emagination Computer Camps

Game Design Camp Counselor

Boston, MA +4 locations
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Being on the front lines of summer camp means representing Emagination and our mission to educate, entertain and help develop healthy kids.

    • Commit -- Live on campus with campers for the entire summer (7-9 weeks, depending on location)
    • Teach -- Technology in the classroom and life-skills outside of the classroom. Curriculum & training provided.
    • Mentor -- Build confidence, knowledge, responsibility and social adeptness in kids and teens.
    • Play -- Dress up, lead games, sing songs, and help make Emagination the destination for “Kids Like Me!”
    • Collaborate -- Work together and support your team by going above and beyond
    • Attend staff training week and complete all online pre-camp training
    • Live on campus with our campers and be responsible for their well-being during the day, evening and on the weekend
    • Teach technology workshops to children ages 8-17 in a classroom setting with up to 10 campers
    • Lead recreation and other program activities including outdoor physical games, board and card games, computer based activities and off-campus trips
    • Assist with the set-up and break down of camp, including inventory
    • Perform a variety of daily tasks as assigned by the camp director including but not limited to: camper wake up, attendance, check-in, canteen -Understand and implement Emagination Computer Camps rules, policies, safety guidelines and traditions
    • Help maintain a safe, sanitary and organized environment for campers and staff
    • Be alert to campers needs and provide assistance when required
    • Provide supervision, care and nurturing to our campers
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  • Qualifications

    Game Design Camp Counselors are fun and engaging leaders who meet the following requirements and have the background and experiences necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.

    • Game Design Counselors must be at least 18 years old by June 1
    • Prior experience working with children, preferably in a summer camp environment
    • Desire to lead games, songs, classes, and other activities with groups of children

    Ability to teach one or more of our game design workshops:

    • MOBA Game Design-Hammer Editor
    • Anime RPG-RPG Maker VX Ace
    • Action Game Design-Flow Lab
    • Game Cinematics - Unreal Sequencer
    • Unreal Game Design-Unreal 4
    • Puzzle Games-Portal 2-Valve-Steam
    • Virtual Reality-Unity, Google VR
    • Augmented Reality-Unity, Vuforia
    • 3D Printing-AutoDesk Maya
    • 3D Character Animation-AutoDesk 3ds Max
  • Compensation
    - Competitive weekly salary - Housing and meals provided
  • Benefits
    • Training - High quality orientation includes teaching preparation, teamwork, child behavior and time management
    • Adventure – Explore Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia
    • Community - Make life-long connections with others who share your interests
    • Internship/Co-Op Potential - Depending on your school’s requirements, any position can be an internship/co-op
    • Build Your Resume - Gain valuable skills that transfer to any industry
  • Industry
    Education
  • Locations
    Fairfield, CT • Atlanta, GA • Lake Forest, IL • Boston, MA • Rosemont, PA
  • Fun Fact
    Founded and family-owned since 1982
  • About Us

    Since 1982, kids ages 8 - 17 have been coming to Emagination for a summer camp experience like no other. With our core Computer Camp program offering 26 tech workshops, plus two specialty programs for teens – one in game design and one in programming with C# -- we offer a great opportunity for kids and teens to learn, develop and have fun. Our day and overnight camp programs balance technology learning with outdoor and social activities that give campers a chance to develop 21st century life-skills in a community with others that share their passions.