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Camp Description: Camp Edtech is an emerging digital media camp for middle school students featuring ANIMATION, DIGITAL MOVIE MAKING and MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION sessions designed by two leaders in the digital media industry, Zeum and the Bay Area Video Coalition. Kids entering 5th-9th grade work on their projects with instructors specializing in their field for most of the day, but also make time for outdoor recreation and “hang time” with their friends and staff. Camp Edtech is operated by Edventure More, a 501c3 non-profit enrichment company.

Camp Locations and Dates

  • San Francisco: Claire Lillienthal; 3950 Sacramento Street Dates: June 14nd-July 2nd
  • Moraga: Kent Middle School; 250 Stadium Way Dates: July 5th-July 16th
  • Corte Madera: Neil Cummins Elementary: 58 Mohawk Avenue Dates: July 19th - July 30th
  • *All applicants must be available select weekend and evening dates in the month of May and early June for staff trainings.apply-online-nowPlease click on the Online Staff Application link (above) to apply. If you have any questions please e-mail info@edventuremore.com or call 415.731.MORE.Available Positions:

    Camp Director

    We are looking for inspiring leaders with a digital media background to fill our Camp Director position. Camp Directors work sparingly in the spring (5-10 hours per week Feb-May) to support our recruiting, training and marketing efforts. Beginning in June, Camp Directors work full-time for 6-8 weeks. Camp Directors are the heart and soul of camp. They set the level of enthusiasm, fun and participation of the staffers and kids. Their energy level is at 150% so that everybody else is at 100%.

    During the camp day, directors are responsible for:

    • Creating the camp culture, traditions, etc. completely from scratch!
    • Creating a motivating and positive team dynamic amongst all full time staff
    • Instilling a “vibe” of kindness, respect, honesty and of course FUN in all the campers
    • Managing all the daily operations of camp (sign-in, sign out, staffing issues, group assignments, smooth classroom rotations, etc, morning and afternoon huddles and games)
    • Handling all customer service issues in a friendly and professional manner
    • Implementing parent, kid, and administrative feedback immediately
    • Support Instructors when needed in the classrooms
    • Troubleshoot technical problems
    • Coming up with creative age-appropriate games, contents, extracurricular activities, and wacky events to sprinkle throughout the week

    Technical Qualifications:

    • Familiarity with iMovie or Final Cut Pro
    • Familiarity with iStopmotion
    • Familiarity with digital cameras
    • Basic understanding of a wide range of creative software
    • Experience using Garage Band
    • Basic understanding of music composition and/or composition software

    Other Qualifications: Candidates must be college graduates and have proven program management skills. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to work with kids, teachers, and parents and be excellent multi-taskers. Ideal candidates have school year employment and summers free. Several years of experience working with children are required. Previous camp experience is a HUGE plus.

    Hours: Summer—The duration of the camp day (Approx. 7:30am-5pm)

    Resume Due: POSITIONS FILLED

    How to Apply: (Camp Directors Only): Do not use online application form. E-mail resumes and optional cover letter directly to ed@edventuremore.com.

    Animation Instructor

    We are looking for energetic, creative, and fun Animation instructors with flexible teaching methods who can lead our incredible 2-D Animated Comics and 3-D Clay courses. Instructors can be credentialed teachers, or college graduates with experience in the related fields. Graduate students may apply. We encourage tons of positive reinforcement to build confidence and self esteem as well as natural love for learning. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to impact kids and encourage their passion and interests in the field of digital arts media. Animation Instructors will be trained by our partner organizations on how to lead clay and paper animations, however, they will be expected come in with a working knowledge of the software required to complete camper projects. The Animation Instructors will also work closely with the Camp Director, Counselors and other Instructors to create fun camp games, songs, skits, activities, arts and crafts, and book guest performers. The Tech Instructors are both Instructor and ‘buddy’ to campers - Instructors eat lunch with campers, perform skits and build positive role model relationships with kids.

    Qualifications: Must have significant and diverse experience in your field and be contagiously passionate about digital arts media. Applicants should be familiar with istopmotion, StopMotion Pro, imovie, GarageBand and comfortable using digital video cameras, microphones, Mac laptops and PC desktops. Experience in teaching and working with kids is a huge plus. Previous camp experience preferred.

    Salary: $700-800 per week DOE

    Hours: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday

    Resume Due: Resumes accepted on a rolling basis before and after this date. The sooner you apply the better your chances!

    Counselor

    We are looking for energetic, creative, and outgoing high school seniors or college students who love working with kids and have an interest in digital arts media. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to have a positive impact on kids and professionally develop themselves in a fun academic environment! Counselors will be responsible for helping lead groups of 10-16 kids throughout the day’s technology and recreation activities. Counselors support Instructors during the hands-on tech classroom activities and the outdoor “run around” portions of the day. Counselors will also work closely with the Camp Directors and Instructors to create fun camp games, songs, skits, activities, arts and crafts and more. Counselors are key to building a positive group dynamic among the kids and instilling the camp values of cooperation, trust, honesty and respect.

    Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong interest in the digital media arts field and familiarity with at least some of the following: istopmotion, StopMotion Pro, imovie, GarageBand, digital video cameras, microphones, Mac laptops and PC desktops.

    Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

    Salary: Depends on age and experience. Approx. $375-400/week DOE

    Resume Due: Resumes accepted on a rolling basis before and after this date. The sooner you apply the better your chances!