Imagine spending your summer capturing magical moments, creating stunning videos, and building an impressive portfolio—all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors and making lifelong connections. As a camp videographer at Camp New York, you’ll tell our camp’s story through your creative lens while developing professional skills that last far beyond summer.
What Makes Being a Camp Videographer Special
As our camp videographer, you’ll have the unique opportunity to document everything from quiet moments of friendship to exciting adventures and achievements. Your work will create lasting memories for campers while you develop a diverse portfolio of creative projects.
Your Creative Journey Awaits
At Camp New York, we’ve invested in building an exceptional media team. You won’t just be taking basic videos—you’ll be creating compelling content that tells stories, captures emotions, and showcases the magic of camp life.
Whether you’re experienced with documentary-style filming, creative editing, drone footage, or want to explore new videography styles, we provide the perfect environment to grow your skills.
Your Role as a Camp Videographer
Capture Daily Magic
Document everyday camp activities, special events, and those spontaneous moments that make camp life special. From morning activities to evening campfires, you’ll be there to capture it all.
Create Compelling Content
Edit and produce weekly highlight videos, special event features, and end-of-summer compilations that campers and parents will treasure for years to come.
Share Your Passion
Mentor interested campers in basic videography skills during elective periods, inspiring the next generation of visual storytellers while honing your own teaching abilities.
Why Being a Camp Videographer with Camp New York Is an Amazing Opportunity
Build Your Professional Portfolio
By the end of summer, you’ll have created an impressive collection of diverse video projects that showcase your versatility and creativity, perfect for launching your career or enhancing your existing portfolio.
Develop New Skills
Work with our experienced creative director to expand your technical abilities, try new styles, and push your creative boundaries. Whether you’re interested in documentary filmmaking, creative storytelling, or drone videography, you’ll have opportunities to grow.
Make Meaningful Connections
Join a community of creative professionals and form connections that can lead to future collaborations and opportunities in the industry.
What You’ll Gain This Summer:
- Hands-on experience with professional video equipment
- Creative freedom to develop your unique style
- Mentorship from our experienced creative director
- Diverse projects for your portfolio (event coverage, promotional content, documentary-style pieces)
- Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Connections with fellow creative professionals
- The satisfaction of creating meaningful content that campers and families will treasure
A Day in the Life of a Camp Videographer
- Morning (7:30-12:00): After breakfast, capture morning activities across camp—from waterfront adventures to arts and crafts. This is perfect for capturing the energy and excitement of campers starting their day.
- Afternoon (1:00-5:00): Edit footage from previous days or film special events. You might also lead an elective session teaching interested campers basic videography skills.
- Evening (6:30-9:00): Document evening programs like campfires, talent shows, or special events. These magical moments often make for the most memorable footage.
- Night Editing (9:30-11:00): Some evenings, you’ll work with the creative team to edit and finalize projects, prepare weekly videos, or plan upcoming shoots.
“Being a camp videographer was the most rewarding summer job I’ve ever had. I captured incredible moments while building my portfolio and making lifelong friends. The skills I developed at camp helped me land my dream job in video production.”
Creative Projects You’ll Work On
Weekly Highlight Videos
Create engaging recap videos that capture the best moments of each week, which we share with parents and on our social media channels.
Special Event Coverage
Document major camp events like Color War, talent shows, and visiting days with creative, high-energy videos that capture the excitement.
End-of-Summer Compilations
Create a moving final video that tells the story of the summer, highlighting growth, friendship, and memorable moments that defined the season.
Your Creative Vision
At Camp New York, we encourage you to pursue your own creative projects alongside your regular responsibilities. Whether you’re passionate about documentary-style storytelling, creative music videos, or drone cinematography, we provide the support and resources to help you bring your vision to life.
Previous camp videographers have created short documentaries about camp traditions, artistic nature films, and even animation projects with campers. What will you create this summer?
Professional Equipment and Resources Examples
Camera Equipment
- Sony mirrorless cameras (A7 series)
- Various lenses for different shooting scenarios
- DJI stabilizers and gimbals
- Tripods and monopods
- Basic lighting equipment
- Professional audio recording gear
Editing Resources
- Dedicated editing space in our media center
- Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- High-performance editing computers
- External hard drives for storage
- Access to music libraries and sound effects
- High-speed internet for uploads and research
Note: While we provide professional equipment, you’re welcome to bring your own gear if you prefer. Many videographers bring personal cameras, favorite lenses, or specialized equipment to complement our resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
We look for candidates with a solid understanding of videography fundamentals and editing skills. Experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, familiarity with editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, and a creative eye for storytelling are important. While professional experience is valuable, we also consider passionate hobbyists with strong portfolios and the right attitude.
The schedule varies day to day based on camp activities and projects. You’ll typically work 6 days a week with one day off. Some days might be longer when covering special events, while others might focus more on editing. While the schedule can be demanding, the creative work and camp environment make it rewarding.
Yes! You’ll have one full day off each week to rest, explore the area, or simply recharge. We understand the importance of downtime for creative professionals, and we ensure you have the breaks you need to stay inspired and energized.
Camp New York provides professional equipment, but you’re welcome to bring personal gear if you prefer. Many videographers bring their favorite camera or specialized equipment to complement our resources. All equipment (both camp-owned and personal) can be stored securely when not in use.
Your primary role is creating video content, not supervising campers. While you’ll interact with campers during filming and possibly teach elective sessions, you won’t have the same cabin responsibilities as general counselors. This allows you to focus on your creative work while still being part of the camp community.
You’ll typically work on 4-5 projects per week, including weekly highlights, special events, and ongoing documentary-style pieces. By the end of the summer, you’ll have contributed to 30-40 different videos, giving you a diverse portfolio of work.
Join Our Creative Community
At Camp New York, our camp videographers are valued members of a supportive creative community. You’ll work alongside photographers, social media specialists, and other creative professionals who share your passion for visual storytelling.
Together, you’ll collaborate on projects, share skills and techniques, and push each other to create your best work. Many of our past videographers have formed professional connections that led to opportunities long after summer ended.
We foster a culture of creativity, growth, and mutual support—where your ideas are valued and your development as an artist is prioritized.
“The creative team at Camp New York became like family. We challenged each other, supported each other’s projects, and created work I’m still proud of years later. The skills and connections I made that summer launched my career in ways I never expected.”
Ready to Capture the Magic of Camp New York?
Have questions before applying? Contact our staff recruitment team at staff@campnewyork.org or call us at (555) 123-4567.