Summer Drama Day Camp 2025: Camp Leaders

The Pumphouse Theatre is now accepting applications for four (4) full-time Camp Leader positions for  our annual Summer Drama Day Camp.  

Drama camp activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, sound,  storytelling, and playwriting. The goal of the program is to develop the social interaction and life skills of the  young participants through the creative utilization of theatrical techniques. The Camp Leaders also facilitate  their participants in developing a final presentation, which is performed for friends and family on the final  day of camp. Pumphouse Theatre believes in drama education that encourages creativity, freedom, and a  healthy sense of play in our youth. 

The Camp Leaders will work under the guidance of the Programming Director to assist in program  development and be responsible for the overall execution and creation of the curriculum. Camp Leaders will  also work closely with the Camp Coordinator, and Pumphouse administrative and support staff. 

The successful applicants will: 

Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 7 – 14 and have had  previous experience in this area. 

Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process and have experience and/or education in  this area 

Have had at least one term or semester of a Drama/Theatre class and/or Education class Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills 

Be committed to the creative development and the theatrical education of the participants Experience with working with people with ESL and people with Disabilities is an asset  Some experience with the creative use/construction of props, costumes and sets is an asset. Know how to have fun! 

Pumphouse Theatre is committed to building a culturally diverse environment and encourages  applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. 

The time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week beginning June 23 and continuing through  August 29, 2025 (Monday to Friday). This will include prep time and training as well as 7 one-week camp sessions. Compensation will range from $18-$21 based on experience. For camp descriptions, please visit  the Class & Camps section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca. 

Please respond with a cover letter and resume to Troy Couillard, Interim Programming Director, by mail or  e-mail by April 15, 2025. No phone calls, please. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Thank you in advance to all applicants. We look forward to meeting with you! 

Troy Couillard 

Interim Programming Director 

Pumphouse Theatre 

2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5 

prod@pumphousetheatre.ca