Looking for a summer job that’s fun, meaningful, and a real boost to your CV?

Teaching Science at a USA Summer Camp is the perfect way to combine your love of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with travel, adventure, and making a real difference in children’s lives. Forget boring classrooms – at camp, science means hands-on experiments, wild discoveries, and sparking curiosity in the great outdoors. Whether you’re into biology, physics, chemistry, or engineering, you’ll have the chance to inspire the next generation while gaining skills, confidence, and unforgettable memories.

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Science at summer camp – Not your average classroom

Teaching Science at a USA Summer Camp is your chance to spark curiosity, inspire the next generation, and share your passion for STEM in the most exciting classroom you’ll ever have

When most people think about Summer Camp in America, they imagine sports fields, swimming lakes, and campfires. But here’s the secret: camps aren’t just about sport. They’re about creativity, discovery, and making learning fun. That’s why more and more camps are looking for enthusiastic people to teach Science – and trust us, this is nothing like sitting in a classroom.

Imagine extracting DNA using salt water, building rockets, dissecting owl pellets, or running a hands-on engineering challenge. At camp, science is about bringing experiments to life, sparking curiosity, and showing children how exciting STEM can be.

Reasons to teach science at summer camp

1 Inspire the next generation

As a Science Specialist, you’ll have the chance to make a lasting impact. The kids you work with will look up to you, copy your enthusiasm, and maybe even discover a career path they never knew existed

As a Science Specialist, you’ll have the chance to make a lasting impact. The kids you work with will look up to you, copy your enthusiasm, and maybe even discover a career path they never knew existed. Whether it’s explaining DNA to teens or answering a 7-year-old’s wacky question about space, you’ll be planting seeds of curiosity that could shape their future.

2 Use your skills in a fun, unique way

Got a background in biology, chemistry, physics, maths, engineering, or even a general love of science? Camp is the perfect place to put those skills into practice in an entertaining and interactive way. You don’t need to be a teacher or a professional scientist – if you can make experiments fun, you’ll be a star.

3 Break the “sporty camp” myth

Not a footballer, swimmer, or basketball coach? Don’t worry. Camps need more than just sports counsellors. They need people who can share their unique talents and passions, from arts and drama to technology and science. Science at camp proves that there’s a role for everyone.

4 Build transferable skills for your future career

Working at Summer Camp is a CV booster in itself – but teaching Science takes it up a level. You’ll gain leadership, creativity, problem-solving, and communication skills every single day. You’ll also learn how to adapt lessons for different ages and abilities – a skill future employers in any field will value.

5 Work, travel, and explore the USA

Teaching Science isn’t just about the lab coats and experiments. It’s also about the incredible experience outside of camp. You’ll get free accommodation and meals while you work, plus J-1 visa sponsorship and 30 days of travel across the USA when camp ends. New York, LA, national parks, theme parks – your summer adventure is waiting.

Real-life example – Jess’s story

Jess studied Zoology at university and spent a summer working as a STEM Manager at an American summer camp, from leading DNA extraction experiments to dissecting owl pellets, she made science fun, messy, and unforgettable.

Jess studied Zoology at university and spent a summer working as a STEM Manager at camp. From leading DNA extraction experiments to dissecting owl pellets, she made science fun, messy, and unforgettable. The best part? She got to meet every camper, inspire their curiosity, and build her own confidence as a leader.

Her advice? “Don’t think camp is only for sporty people – it’s not. If you’ve got a skill or passion, there’s a camp that needs it!”

Who can apply?

  • Students and graduates with a background in STEM subjects
  • Anyone with a passion for Science and working with children
  • Creative thinkers who can make lessons exciting and hands-on
  • People who want to make a difference and have the summer of a lifetime

Final thoughts – Why you shouldn’t miss this

Teaching Science at Summer Camp is your chance to combine travel, work, and personal growth in one unforgettable summer. You’ll inspire kids, develop your skills, and have the kind of experiences that make future job interviews easy to ace.

So if you’re ready to swap textbooks for test tubes, and classrooms for campfires, apply today. This could be the summer that changes everything – for you and for the children you inspire.