Swoop Camp

Swoop Camp Swoop Camp is the extended orientation program of the University of Utah. Come meet other first-year students, have fun, and learn about life at the U!

Swoop Camp is an extended orientation program designed to help further ease the transition of new students to the University of Utah. These programs are offered as an optional supplement to the mandatory summer orientation program. The primary goals of Swoop Camp are to get students excited about the U, help them form connections with their peers, provide intentional leadership development, share

Utah history and traditions, and provide resources for student involvement and success. For 2016, three types of Swoop Camps will be offered: Adventure, Spirit, and Backcountry. Adventure is an experiential camp designed to connect first-year students with each other and the various outdoor opportunities in Salt Lake City and the surrounding area. Students will participate in different outdoor adventures while also discussing their transition to the university. The three sessions of Adventure are June 28-July 2, July 12-16, and August 14-18. In each session, students will rotate between various daytime activities and stay at the same camp site overnight. Spirit is a traditions camp designed to build affinity and prepare first-year students for their transition to the university. Participants learn about campus history, traditions, resources, and student leadership opportunities. Spirit will be held from August 15-18. Backcountry is a backpacking and hiking excursion located in the Uinta Mountains, a short drive from Salt Lake City. Campers will spend time in some of Utah’s most remote and beautiful wilderness areas, while forming strong bonds with other new students and learning from experienced leaders. There is one Backcountry session, which runs from July 19-23.

03/05/2019

The Swoop Camp Captain position allows students the unique opportunity to welcome new students to the University of Utah through an extended orientation program. This leadership role within the Office of Orientation and Transition and Outdoor Adventures (OA) helps new student’s further transition to the U.

Apply at: http://bit.ly/swoopcaptain


Hiring Timeline:
February 22 Captain Applications Available
March 18 Captain Applications Due
March 20-22 Captain Interviews
March 26 Captain Notifications

Adventure Captains:
June 15-16 Adventure Captain Training (All day and overnight) – Mandatory event!
June 25-29 Swoop Camp Adventure Session 1
July 16-20 Swoop Camp Adventure Session 2
July 30-August 3 Swoop Camp Adventure Session 3

Additional Expectations: To be an Adventure Captain you must work all three Adventure Camps listed above and Crimson Camp. Technical Captainsfor Adventure (and Crimson) are encouraged to work as many camps as possible.



Backcountry Captains:
June 15-16 Backcountry Captain Training (All day and overnight) – Mandatory event!
June 25-29 Swoop Camp Backcountry Session 1
July 23-27 Swoop Camp Backcountry Session 2

Additional Expectations: To be a Backcountry Captain you must work both camps listed above. Technical Captainsfor Backcountry are encouraged to work both camps.



Crimson Captains:
June 15-16 Crimson Captain Training (All day and overnight) – Mandatory event!
August 8-11 Swoop Camp Crimson

Additional Expectations: See details under Adventure Captains.



Base Camp Captains:

August 8-10 Base Camp Captain Training – Mandatory event!
August 12-15 Swoop Camp Base Camp!

Here is the Swoop Camp Spirit photo/video link. If you have trouble accessing the photos or raw video please get in cont...
08/23/2018

Here is the Swoop Camp Spirit photo/video link. If you have trouble accessing the photos or raw video please get in contact with Gabe Martinez at [email protected]. All photo/ video must be downloaded to receive highest quality. If you want to access the video that is not already unzipped, you can find it in "drives-001-005"

Here is the Swoop Camp Crimson photo/video link. If you have trouble accessing the photos or raw video please get in con...
08/22/2018

Here is the Swoop Camp Crimson photo/video link. If you have trouble accessing the photos or raw video please get in contact with Gabe Martinez at [email protected]. All photo/ video must be downloaded to receive highest quality.

Our last Backcountry group is about to head out. Have fun Swoopers!!
07/10/2018

Our last Backcountry group is about to head out. Have fun Swoopers!!

Just a reminder Swoop Camp Spirit and Adventure scholarships are still available!
07/10/2018

Just a reminder Swoop Camp Spirit and Adventure scholarships are still available!

Don't worry Swoop Camp Backcountry 2! You are in good hands. Meet your Backcountry 2 Captains!
07/06/2018

Don't worry Swoop Camp Backcountry 2! You are in good hands. Meet your Backcountry 2 Captains!

Don't forget to apply!
07/05/2018

Don't forget to apply!

Breakfast of Champions
07/05/2018

Breakfast of Champions

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Salt Lake City, UT
84112

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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