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Debate Camp provides a valued summer employment opportunity for skilled debaters, speakers and thinkers who demonstrate ability and interest in working with youth. This page details how to join one of our regional teams.
Debate Camp has operated academic-enrichment summer camps in public speaking, debate and Model UN, across Canada since 2002 and in several Northeastern United States locations since 2015. The mission and philosophy of our program is:
Debate Camp aims to empower students with the skills of effective communication and teamwork through the avenues of debate and public speaking. The goal of our program is to create informed and articulate global citizens in a fun and exciting learning environment.
STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2026
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RETURNING STAFF/ INTERN GRADS​
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CAMP DIRECTOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2026!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Camp Directors oversee the implementation of the academic program and daily camp operations. They liaise directly with site location personnel and oversee a team of program leaders, camp staff and interns. The Camp Director is ultimately responsible for the operation of a safe, inclusive and welcoming camp experience for all campers and camper parents. Debate Camps throughout the US Northeast are accredited by the American Camping Association and comply with the highest available standards for the safe operation of recreational camps for youth. Related operating standards are available at: https://www.debatecamp.com/accreditation
The successful candidate will have excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. They will have experience in teaching and learning strategies for youth aged 11 – 16. The position does not require the successful candidate to have a background in competitive debate, but rather a degree of ability as a classroom educator, a natural manager of groups, teams and an ability to build relationships well with all of the camp’s stakeholders; parents, campers and partner-school community members.
The successful candidate will be able to enrich and support our staff experience, with particular reference to the teaching and learning modules we review with our whole team ahead of the summer. Full details on this pre-camp component are available at: https://www.teacher.camp/
The ideal candidate will have a degree in education and/or related professional certification as well as 1-3 years of classroom teaching experience. A background in summer camps, day and/or overnight is an asset.
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We are looking for Camp Directors in the following locations:
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1. Boston, MA
2. Greenwich, CT
3. West Hartford, CT
4. Seattle, WA
5. Chicago, IL
