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Enrich Your Life By Changing Theirs
A summer at Ghostlight is alive with moments that change lives, and not just for campers. Our staff, a team of 50 passionate artists and leaders from across the country and around the world, is the heart of camp. In the rehearsal room, dining hall, cabin, or health center, it’s your care and creativity that will spark growth in young people and make Ghostlight unforgettable.
But the experience is just as transformative for you. At Ghostlight, you’ll join a mission-driven community that thrives on collaboration, laughter, and purpose. You’ll build lifelong friendships, create theater that matters, and develop skills that carry far beyond the summer. By the time you leave, you’ll be heading back into the world more confident, inspired, and connected, with memories and a community that stay with you forever.
For Summer 2026, we are currently hiring:
Cabin Counselors
Nurses
Music Directors
Working as a counselor at Ghostlight was a more formative experience than I ever could have imagined when I applied. Not only was I able to develop practical skills for working in theater, I also made connections that have lasted beyond my time at Ghostlight and created the foundation for my career as a stage manager.
My favorite part of being a counselor and a stage manager at camp was working with the campers throughout the session in rehearsals and then getting to see them shine onstage on show day!
— Abby V.
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Most staff contacts begin on Thursday, June 18 and end on Tuesday, August 11. Included in these dates are Staff Training (June 18-June 27), Session 1 (June 27-July 19), Session 2 (July 20-August 9).
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Ghostlight Theater Camp is located in Warwick, NY at Mountain Lake Park. Our site is approximately 75 minutes from Manhattan and approximately 3.5 hours from Boston.
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Staff are welcome to drive and park a car at camp over the summer. The nearest airport is Newark, and the nearest train station is in Suffern, NJ. Staff are provided with a travel stipend, and more information about airport and train shuttles will be provided closer to the summer.
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Warwick is a wonderful town with many great restaurants and activities. On days off, staff can enjoy hikes, berry picking, local restaurants, and the renowned ice cream shop, Bellvale Creamery. Ghostlight is also in close proximity to the Hudson Valley and New York City.
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Staff Training is an important kickoff to our summer and preparation for the arrival of our campers. During our week and a half of training, staff participate in sessions about supporting campers, conflict resolution, and health and safety procedures. Time is also devoted to building a strong team dynamic among staff, preparing for our theater productions, and physically setting up camp in advance of camper arrival day.
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Ghostlight campers range in age from 9 to 17. The majority of our campers come from New York, Massachusetts, and Maine, though we have 25 states represented in our camper population. Ghostlight campers are theater lovers; some have been in dozens of shows while others have just started performing and are interested in learning more. We typically see many campers returning summer after summer; for Summer 2025, 93% of eligible campers returned to camp.
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Cabin counselors live with a group of approximately 12-15 campers and two other counselors. Our cabins have bathrooms with showers, stalls, and sinks. Two cabins are connected in each bunkhouse.
Non-cabins staff (teaching artists, directors, music directors, photographer, and dining staff) live in suite-style housing. Configurations vary, but the majority of non-cabin staff have private rooms with a full- or twin-sized bed and private or semi-private bathrooms.
Nurses live in private bedrooms in our Health Center.
FAQs
Working at Ghostlight helped me develop my skills in music directing young kids (9-11) and taught me how to communicate effectively to both new and experienced musicians and songwriters!
— Reagan T.
My time as a counselor at Ghostlight was incredibly rewarding. Whether I was lifeguarding, playing a card game with a camper, or building a set, I was always growing. Ghostlight gave me the opportunity to learn new things and develop as a leader all while sharing my love of theatre with campers. I made long-lasting friendships and gained new skills (everything from using a drill to how to de-escalate a conversation) — it was such an enriching summer!
— Pierce E.