Camp Wildcat

Established in 1965, Camp Wildcat is a student-run, non-profit organization at the University of Arizona that provides quality, cost-free camping trips and day activities for under-served and at-risk youth throughout the Tucson community. We offer children the opportunity to challenge personal limits, build interpersonal skills, explore creative outlets, enhance self-esteem, and view higher education and personal success as attainable goals!

Our non-profit organization is composed of over 100 University of Arizona student volunteers. Since our creation in 1965, we have done all administration, fundraising, and camp directing without any paid staff or faculty assistance. Each year, Camp Wildcat members perform over 30,000 hours of community service towards helping Tucson's youth. COVID-19 had paused our organization from taking students on camping trips, however it did not stop our organization from reaching out to our city's youth. Throughout the pandemic we had been going to virtual classrooms and creating and participating in activities for students. Although the pandemic had impacted us, we are back to in person activities with Tucson's youth such as camping, hiking, and other day activities!

Testimonials

"My son just got home and he had a blast he can't wait to go again thank you" -Karen B.
"Camp Wildcat is an amazing organization that does great things in the Tucson community! I feel so lucky to have been a part of it!" -Julianna R.
"So my son got home from camping on Mt. Lemmon today and he says it was one of the best experiences he's ever had!" -Ariana V.