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
Teens entering Grades 9-12 in Fall 2026, 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)
Teens entering Grades 9-12 in Fall 2026, and 2025 high school graduates, who are 14 or older by June 1, 2026 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)
applications open
Monday, May 18th:
applications due by 5 pm
May 4th-21st:
counselor interviews
Friday, May 22nd:
job offers and schedules will be sent to selected applicants
- If you cannot attend the two-day training, you must attend the following make-up training:
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- Tuesday, July 7th, time TBD
Tuesday, July 21st 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
Email
swanerecocenter@usu.edu
Phone
435-649-1767
