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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
Salary : $1,300 - $1,500