Be Curious. Be Connected. Be Cub Creek.

Ready to step into a high-impact leadership role running our studio arts, pottery, and creative design programs? At Cub Creek Science Camp, you won’t just learn about art education—you’ll bring creativity to life in our Craft Studio and Pottery Studio while mentoring youth in a vibrant outdoor community!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY and begin building real-world studio management and youth leadership experience for your resume!

Speak with us about earning internship, work-study, or research project credit for the summer as well!

2027 Dates

Lead Instructor Training: May 20-21 (2 days)
Staff Training: May 23 – June 5 (2 weeks)
Camp: June 6 – Aug 7 (9 weeks)

What You’ll Do

As the Arts and Crafts Lead Instructor, you will maintain studio program areas and facilitate creative activities for campers, including core classes, early-bird activities, and night-owl events:

Key Responsibilities:

Provide engaging, age-appropriate instruction in crafts, ceramics, pottery, and studio arts.
Manage the daily care, operation, and upkeep of the Craft Studio and Pottery Studio, including kiln operation and maintenance.
Coordinate with the special events coordinators to schedule and facilitate art-focused early-bird and night-owl activities.
Manage camper behavior to ensure all campers are actively, safely, and positively participating.
Inspect, maintain, and keep all art supplies, tools, and program areas clean and well-maintained daily.
Lead camp activities, songs, and games while serving as a positive role model in hygiene, behavior, and camp culture.

What You’ll Gain (Resume-Building Transferable Skills)

Studio Management & Kiln Operation: Direct experience managing creative studio spaces, art inventory, and technical pottery equipment.
Behavioral Management & Youth Mentorship: Proven ability to manage camper dynamics, foster inclusivity, and inspire artistic confidence in youth.
Event Coordination & Program Delivery: Real-world experience scheduling, organizing, and executing large-group creative events and specialized camp activities.
Risk Management & Studio Safety: Expertise in maintaining clean, safe program areas and enforcing safety standards across all creative activities.

What We’ll Provide

Competitive Pay: Starting salary of $4,500 for the 11-week summer season.
All-Inclusive Living: Full room, board, meals, and laundry services provided on-site for the duration of the contract—save on summer expenses!
Camp Store Credit: Includes an additional $100 credit for snacks, gear, and supplies.
Professional Certifications: Opportunities for additional leadership training and certifications for qualified candidates, such as lifeguarding.
Schedule: Position requires availability on-site 7 days a week (including weekends) for the contract period. To support rest and work-life balance, staff receive two 1-hour breaks each day and 1 scheduled day off every week.

What We’re Looking For

Completed at least 1 year of college education; specialization in Fine Arts, Art Education, Crafts, Ceramics, or related fields is desirable.
Passion for studio arts, creative education, and childhood development.
Self-motivated individual able to work independently on assigned goals with minimal supervision.
Strong core competencies in constructive communication, empathy, risk awareness, and teamwork.
Desire to positively impact the life of a child and a willingness to put campers’ safety and needs first.

How You’ll Get Started