Lead ‘You’ve Got Talent’ Counselor

Who We Are

At DEAN Adventure Camps, we create life-changing opportunities for young people to discover their passions, explore endless possibilities, achieve meaningful goals, and navigate thrilling adventures—all while developing character and skills that last a lifetime.

Guided by our core values of Compassion, Trust, Growth, and Creativity, we foster an environment where learning, discovery, and personal development thrive. Our vision is to inspire generations of resilient, compassionate, and confident individuals who contribute positively to their communities and the world.

We operate across DC, MD, NJ, PA, and VA, offering all-inclusive programs that make summer exciting for children and easy for families. Learn more: DEAN Adventure Camps.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Performance Arts Counselor for the You’ve Got Talent program, you’ll lead campers ages 6–15 through playful, confidence-building performance experiences. You’ve Got Talent blends performance, character work, movement, and creative design – introducing campers to stage presence, self-expression, and age-appropriate visual storytelling. This role supports sites where one Lead teaches different age groups in separate weeks, requiring thoughtful adaptation of activities and group management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitating performance-based activities such as face paint or SFX makeup, improv games, movement and dance, character creation, simple magic, and performance challenges.
• Adjusting instruction so younger campers focus on imaginative play and participation, while older campers explore performance structure, stage presence, and collaboration.
• Creating a supportive, low-pressure environment where campers feel safe taking creative risks and expressing themselves.
• Leading rehearsals and preparation for weekly showcases or Friday Finales, adapted to each age group’s comfort level.
• Teaching foundational performance skills such as projection, movement, expression, and teamwork in age-appropriate ways.
• Modeling encouragement, confidence, and respect, reinforcing that performance is about effort and expression—not perfection.
• Managing transitions, energy levels, and group dynamics across varied ages.
• Supporting assistants and CITs in maintaining a positive, inclusive group experience.

What Makes You a Great Fit

This role is ideal for an energetic leader who loves performance arts and can engage both younger children and teens with confidence and care.You are:

• Experienced or interested in performance arts, such as face paint or SFX makeup, theater, improv, dance, music, or creative movement.
• Comfortable working with ages 6–15, adapting tone, structure, and expectations to meet developmental needs.
• Strong in group management, able to lead energetic activities while maintaining emotional safety and inclusion.
• An encouraging communicator, helping campers build confidence and celebrate one another’s efforts.
• Flexible and creative, able to modify activities for different comfort levels, abilities, and group sizes.
• A positive role model, modeling courage, kindness, and collaboration.

• A team-oriented leader, supporting assistants and helping maintain a joyful, organized program flow.

Schedule and Requirements

• Full on-site availability<