Non-Theatrical Sleepaway Camp Counselor Writopia Lab, Inc NY

Writopia Lab, an award-winning 501(C)(3) nonprofit based in New York City runs the country's best creative writing workshops for kids and teens. We are looking for creative, passionate, and hard-working counselors to assist at Wri Campia, our 12-day sleepaway camp in late August 2026. Wri Campia is a creative writing and arts-oriented sleepaway camp for kids ages 10 to 18. Our young campers produce a range of works including stories, poems, plays, graphic novels, songs, and more, and share their work through showcases at the end of camp.

Wri Campia 2026 will be held at Camp Danbee in Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts. Transportation between New York City or Washington, DC and camp will be provided by Writopia Lab.

Sunday, August 9th through Friday August 21st. There will be up to an additional 12 hours of training held via Zoom prior to arriving at camp.

Stipend of $700 plus room, board, and meals; and up to 12 hours of training at $18.40 per hour.

Counselors support and lead elective activities , which range from filmmaking, zine making, and spoken word, to role playing games, play writing, novel writing, and more!

Wri Campia counselors are teaching assistants who serve as role models to our young writers while cultivating their confidence in—and love for—writing.

While in our writing workshops, counselors provide typing, editorial, and moral support to our writers.

Counselors sleep in a bunk and eat meals with their campers at the camp location in the Berkshires and provide support and guidance throughout camp.

People who are passionate about creative writing and working with young writers.

People who are hungry to work in a hands-on, collaborative, and fun environment.

People who are excited by the idea of joining a community of writers and fostering literacy and joy in children and teens through creative writing!

You will be working on a team of 60 counselors, and you will be supported by our experienced Division Heads and Camp Directors.

Candidates must be able to commit to the full duration of camp (August 9th through August 21st).

Writopia Lab uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

Writopia Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Writopia Lab does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.