Digital Photography Teaching & Leadership Internship – Summer 2026 at Camp Danbee

Spend the Summer of a Lifetime at Camp Danbee! Camp Danbee is offering a Digital Photography Teaching & Leadership Internship for college students who are passionate about photography, education, and working directly with young people. Located in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts, Camp Danbee is a traditional overnight camp for girls where creativity, confidence, and community are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Journalism & Media Program, this role is focused on teaching a Digital Photography class to campers—not social media or marketing work. The Role This is a dual-role position, combining classroom-style instruction with cabin mentorship. Program Instructor (Digital Photography Teacher)You will lead structured, age-appropriate classes that teach campers the fundamentals of digital photography in a hands-on, engaging way. Topics include: Camera basics (composition, lighting, framing) Capturing portraits, action shots, and candid moments Creative storytelling through photography Photo selection and basic editing Encouraging creativity and confidence through visual expression This is a teaching-focused role. Ideal candidates enjoy working with children and are excited to help beginners learn—not just create content themselves. Please note: This position does not focus on social media management, branding, or marketing. Cabin Counselor (Youth Mentor)You’ll also live in a cabin with 10–12 campers and two to three co-counselors, serving as a mentor and role model throughout the summer. You’ll help guide daily routines, build relationships, and support campers’ social and emotional growth. Internship & Professional Development Through your experience, you will: Develop teaching and instructional skills Learn how to engage and manage groups of young learners Build leadership and communication abilities Gain experience adapting lessons for different ages and skill levels Strengthen your ability to guide creative work in others We are happy to work with your university to provide internship credit, evaluations, or documentation as needed. The Perks Salary starts at $2,300 (college freshman level, with increases for each year of college) Travel allowance provided Room & board included (housing, meals, and laundry) Staff t-shirts provided Opportunity to earn internship credit* Join a creative and collaborative staff community in the Berkshires of Massachusetts *Internship credit depends on your institution’s guidelines. What You’ll Gain Real-world teaching and leadership experience Confidence leading creative classes and working with youth Strong communication and mentorship skills A meaningful summer helping others grow creatively 📩 Apply now at campdanbee.com/staff or contact us at staff@campdanbee.com