Performing Arts
Performing arts form a major part of any camp environment. From specialist locations to more traditional, if you have experience in this area, we have a spot for you.
Performing Arts Director
As Performing Arts Activity Director, you are responsible for overseeing the entire running of the Performing Arts program on camp.
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As Performing Arts Activity Director, you are responsible for overseeing the entire running of the Performing Arts program on camp. Dependant on camp size, you may also be supported by Performing Arts Activity Supervisors who will assist you in delivering your job.
Although this role is incredibly rewarding, it is hard work and you must feel confident to be the person in charge of this area for the entire duration of camp.
Your role will include the teaching of:
The scheduling of performing arts activities
The organisation and supervision of arts & crafts staff
Creating lesson plans
Staff performance reviews
Maintenance of activity areas and equipment
Ordering of supplies
Preferred Experience or Qualifications:
Teaching
Creating Lesson Plans
Advanced Performing Experience
Instruments
Is creating music your passion? Are you permanently attached to your guitar, piano or trumpet? Then an Instruments teaching job at camp is just for you.
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Is creating music your passion? Are you permanently attached to your guitar, piano or trumpet? Then an Instruments teaching job at camp is just for you.
As a teacher, you will help campers of all abilities progress at playing your instrument of expertise, as well as getting to perform yourself. It is a fun and rewarding position and perfect if you are looking to gain more experience in teaching.
Whether helping campers to work towards a set performance as part of a rock band at a specialist performing arts camp or playing around the campfire at one of the more traditional variety, music and instruments play an integral part of all camp locations.
You must be able to play your instrument to a high standard, be able to explain clearly how it is played and create progressive both hands on and classroom based learning plans to help build any camper into the next music star.
Your role will include the teaching of:
Below, we have outlined a few instruments that camps show particular demand for and what you will need to be familiar with for each role:
Orchestral
Have a good knowledge of music theory
Orchestra and choir experience
Qualifications (such as ABRSM Level 8)
Be able to sight read
Teaching experience
Piano
Thorough knowledge of different chords and use of pedals to change note tone
The ability to 'play by ear'
The ability to transpose music
The ability to read music
Knowledge of scales
Drums
Advanced instrument ability and practical experience
Experience in song composition
Knowledge of drum kit, the different parts, types of drum (snare, bass, cymbals etc)
Guitar
Advanced knowledge of chords and retuning
The ability to restring
The ability to read sheet music
Use of a plectrum and the ability to finger-pick
Experience in leading sing-a-longs
Experience in writing music
Experience in 6-string/12-string acoustic guitar, Bass or Electric
Preferred Experience or Qualifications:
Read sheet music
Advanced or intermediate skill level
Experience in teaching
Magic
If you’re a master at astonishing your friends with mind-twisting tricks and a pro at keeping a secret then a role at camp as a Magician is just for you.
About
If you’re a master at astonishing your friends with mind-twisting tricks and a pro at keeping a secret then a role at camp as a Magician is just for you.
Spend your summer practicing all your favourite skills and letting a select group of campers of all ages in on a few know-hows. Trick-of-the-hand and the ability to perform is essential to be a convincing magician and inspire campers to amaze as one too.
Camp is the perfect environment to try something new so you will more than likely be teaching campers that have no experience in magic. As long as you keep it fun, engaging and varied, you’ll be the perfect person for the role. Enthusiasm is essential.
Your role will include the teaching of:
Teaching the ins and outs of card tricks, disappearing acts and wherever your creativity takes you
Preparing campers for performances in front of other cabins or the entire camp as part of a show
Help campers improve their magic confidence, including encouraging audience participation
Preferred Experience or Qualifications:
Lots of experience
Costume/Set Designer
Help campers bring productions to life by creating costumes, props and sets while teaching practical design skills and encouraging creativity.
About
Costume Designer
Within a Costume Designer role, you will help campers create costume accessories, props and make up for a fantastical stage show at their camp.
You will normally find positions like this at specialist performing arts camps so whether it’s tunics, masks, headpieces, puppets, shields – the sky’s the limit as you help campers apply their imagination to their creations.
Set Designer
Set design is one of the most important parts to any theatre production. As a Set Designer, you will have lots of great opportunities throughout the summer to create sets for camp productions, with the help of capable campers, creating scenery, furniture, props and more.
You will help campers learn elements of design for theatre, TV and Film, and help them create a sketch book to hold all of their design ideas.
Your role will include the teaching of:
To become a Costume Designer, you will have experience in:
Costume alterations using a sewing machine
Costume design
Experience in using different materials
Stage make-up
To become a Set Designer, you will have experience in:
Using lighting/sound boards and choosing lighting/sound effects for different environments
Extensive practical experience
Using microphones (fixed/remote)
Rigging
Extensive safety experience
Storyboarding
Teaching experience is preferable as this demonstrates to camp directors that you are competent in providing information and support to others.
Preferred Experience or Qualifications:
Extensive practical experience
Set Design - Art-based BTEC, HND or degree.
Costume Design - HND/Degree Costume Design, Fashion, Theatre Design