Animation Instructor, Camp Kaleidoscope, Summer Day Camp

Be a role model. Share your passion!

Share your love of film, video, animation, comics, cartooning and other multi-media by teaching animation & cartooning classes for children entering grades 4 - 8 this summer. Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC summer day camp in Newton, draws creative campers interested in the arts, science and the outdoors. Camp Counselors and activity specialists guide campers in drama, art, science, sports, swimming and much more as they develop and build self-confidence. The energy of the camp is lively, playful and warm, as both campers and staff develop lifelong friendships.

JCC Greater Boston offers free bus service for staff from Cambridge, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Wayland, Framingham, Natick, Needham, Newton and Wellesley during the summer season.

What you will do each day:

Each day, you’ll bring art to life, inspiring campers, empowered them with new skills, sparking their creativity, and contributing to a colorful and vibrant camp culture. You’ll lead hands-on art activities and help campers explore projects in animation, whether it be on paper, digital, stop motion or beyond! Beyond your specialty, you’ll also be part of the camp team: helping with transitions, supporting special events, and ensuring campers feel included and connected.

 Why work with us?

At our camps, the best part of the day is simple: the campers. Our staff sa