Teen Camp Counselors

 We are no longer accepting applications for the camp counselor positions for the 2025 season.

Are you looking for a fun and engaging summer job? Do you like working with youth? Apply to become a camp counselor at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Summer Camp today! 

Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter offers opportunities for responsible and excited teens to be summer camp counselors. There are many benefits of being a camp counselor at Swaner! Gain leadership and teaching skills, boost your resume, and build a reference for future job applications — all while having fun helping kids explore nature and science!

A typical day of a camp counselor includes:

  • Helping with set-up and clean-up of camp 
  • Playing games with campers  
  • Leading small group activities 
  • Ensuring camp is a fun, safe, and inclusive atmosphere 

Camp Counselor Positions & Timelines

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Teens entering Grades 9-12 in Fall 2025, who can commit to at least 2 weeks of camp  

  • Type of position:  volunteer  
  • Time commitment: must attend 2-day training or one of the make-up trainings offered, and commit to volunteering for at least 2 weeks of summer camp (approximately 25 hours per week) 


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Teens entering Grades 9-12 in Fall 2025, and 2025 high school graduates, who are 14 or older and can commit to at least 3 weeks of camp 

  • Type of position: paid, starting at $10.50/hour
  • Time commitment: must attend 2-day training or one of the make-up trainings offered, and commit to working at least 3 weeks of summer camp (approximately 25 hours per week)  
Hiring Timeline
Friday, February 7th:
applications open

Monday, May 19th:
applications due by 5 pm

May 5th-21st:
counselor interviews

Friday, May 23rd:
job offers and schedules will be sent to selected applicants  
Summer Timeline
June 10th and 11th, 9am-4pm: two-day training
  • If you cannot attend the two-day training, you must attend one of the following make-up trainings:
    • Saturday, May 31st, time TBD: make-up training 1
    • Tuesday, July 8th, time TBD: make-up training 2
Monday, June 16th-Friday, August 15th: camps in session

Tuesday, July 22nd 5:30-7:30pm: summer celebration for summer camp staff


Learn more about Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter's summer camps

Contact Information

Name: Madi McIntyre
Position: Youth Programs Coordinator
E-mail: madi.mcintyre@usu.edu 
Phone: 435-797-8938

Location, Hours & Contact

Physical & Mailing Address
1258 Center Drive
Park City, Utah 84098

EcoCenter Hours
Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm

Phone
435-649-1767

Events

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