Join Columbus’s #1 Summer Camp Company to Work For
Bring your energy, creativity, and care to IDEAS Summer Camps at Columbus School for Girls. We welcome educators, graduate and college students, and camp enthusiasts who want meaningful summer work helping children learn, create, and grow.
A Summer Job With Real Purpose
IDEAS team members do more than supervise a schedule. They help campers feel welcome, encourage curiosity, model positive teamwork, and create the moments children remember long after summer ends.
Make a Difference
Guide children through hands-on activities, new friendships, and age-appropriate challenges that build confidence.
Grow Your Skills
Strengthen communication, classroom management, leadership, collaboration, and creative teaching skills.
Join a Positive Team
Work alongside caring instructors and counselors who value preparation, professionalism, energy, and fun.
Who We Encourage to Apply
What to Expect
Work Where Preparation and Fun Belong Together
Our teams support Day Camp, Creative Adventures, Pathfinders, Xpedition, Sports & Games, Technology, Roblox, and Mini Makers programs. Assignments depend on current openings, qualifications, and camp needs.
The goal is simple: create a safe, welcoming, high-energy camp experience while giving team members meaningful responsibility and room to grow.
Summer Job Questions
Where do I view and apply for open positions?
Use the View Open Positions button on this page. It leads to the verified IDEAS Camps employment portal, where current openings and application requirements are listed.
What backgrounds are a good fit?
IDEAS welcomes educators, graduate and college students, and camp enthusiasts. Current openings determine the experience and qualifications required for each role.
What training is required?
Team members complete 20+ hours of online, webinar, and on-location preparation before camp. Training includes safety, active supervision, group management, anti-bullying practices, team building, and camper support.
Are background checks required?
Yes. Required screening includes state and federal criminal background checks, sex-offender screening, and FBI fingerprinting before working on site.
Who can answer an employment question?
Email info@summercampatideas.com. For role-specific requirements, rely on the current opening in the employment portal rather than assumptions.
Equal opportunity employer
IDEAS Camps is committed to equal employment opportunity and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Ready to Build an Unforgettable Summer?
Review the current Columbus-area opportunities and apply through the official IDEAS Camps employment portal.