Camp Swift

For more than 35 years, the Camp Swift overnight camp program has enabled us to provide economically disadvantaged youth with a free residential summer camp experience while simultaneously providing teen counselors with opportunities to volunteer and make a real impact. At Camp Swift, we provide campers and counselors with nutritious meals, physical activity, and a safe environment where they can learn and play – all while fostering positive mentor relationships between youth and teens. Activities are led by high school and college-aged volunteers acting as role models for making positive choices in health, physical activity and behavior.

Give a child in need the chance of a lifetime
Send them to Camp Swift!

Did you know...

It costs $400 to send one child to a session of Camp Swift

Did you know...

You can search #CampSwift on Social Media to see pictures from Camp Swift!

​Did you know...

We give away over 10,000 items of clothing each summer!

​Did you know...

Each summer, we serve over 1,500 grilled cheese sandwiches!
BASIC INFO
  • Each session of camp is five days and four nights.
  • Camp Swift is held at a beautiful private facility in Prescott, AZ.
  • At each session, we have approximately 150 campers in third through sixth grades, ​60 teen counselors and 50 college-age and adult volunteers.
  • Everyone receives three nutritious meals plus snacks each day prepared by our professional camp chefs.

Fun Facts

  • Our "Krazy Keppies" store provides free new and gently used clothing as well as sleeping bags and toiletries for our campers to keep and take home.
  • Professional doctors and nurses are on-site at all times to make sure the campers stay healthy throughout camp. Contact us if you're a doctor or nurse who is interested in volunteering up at camp!

Activities

Rock Climbing
Food Science
Basketball
Team Building Games
Swimming
Soccer
Hiking
Ga-Ga
Canoeing
Ropes Challenge Course
Arts & Crafts
...and much more!

FAQ

How Can I sign my child up to be a camper?
We work exclusively with our schools and organizations to recruit campers to attend Camp Swift.  Our partners typically select campers based on behavior, school attendance, grades, and financial need.  To see if your child's school is one of our community partners, please visit our community partners page - if they are, you will want to contact the coordinator at your school for more information on getting an application to attend Camp Swift.
Can i come see camp in action?
Each session, we host a visitors day for individuals who are interested in seeing what Camp Swift is all about.  When you visit, you'll get to see camp in action, participate in an activity if you're interested, and enjoy one of our legendary Camp Swift meals on us! Register now for Camp Swift Visitor's Day! Contact us at info@swiftyouth.org for more information or if you have any questions.
I'd like to volunteer to help at camp. how can i sign up?
Check out our how to help section for information for volunteers!

Camp in Action

To see more photos check us out on social media!
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