Camp Catanese

Camp Catanese is honored to be selected as a 2026 Community Impact Grant recipient by OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation, receiving a $7,500 award in celebration of OneAZ’s 75th anniversary of serving Arizonans.
 
Since 2016, the OneAZ Community Foundation has provided more than $3.5 million in funding to nonprofits working to strengthen communities across Arizona. 
 
This year, $360,000 in Community Impact Grants were distributed to 48 local nonprofits—thanks to OneAZ members who support their communities with every swipe. Each purchase contributes one penny to the OneAZ Community Foundation to help fund grants like ours.
 
This generous support allows Camp Catanese continue opening doors for students through mentorship, STEAM education, college and career exposure, and year-round support programs that help young people build confidence in their future! 

💚 Last chance to join the team that makes summer unforgettable 💙

Because of the incredible interest in Camp Catanese this year, we extended our Summer 2026 Staff Application deadline!

Applications officially close TONIGHT at 11:59 PM PST.

If you’ve been thinking about applying, this is your moment to be part of something meaningful this summer! Every summer our staff creates the environment that allows hundreds of students to grow, build confidence, discover new career pathways, and experience the magic of Camp Catanese.

Whether you can join us for one session or all three, we would love to have you on the team!

ICYMI: We’re also launching our Engineering, Medical, and Education Pathways this summer alongside our flagship camp programs, and we need passionate staff to help bring it all to life.

Apply now before the deadline tonight!

🔗 Staff Application Link in Bio

💚 Don’t forget to apply 💙

Camp Catanese is all about creating the happiest place in Phoenix each and every summer and we need you to help make it happen!

Staff applications for Summer 2026 close this Sunday, March 1 at 11:59 PM PST. Three days left.

We’re hiring for three sessions with varying dates running from the end of May through the end of June. Whether you can join us for one session or all three, we’d love to have you on our team!

This summer is a big one. We’re launching our new Pathways program, expanding opportunities for students interested in medicine, engineering, and education, alongside our two flagship summer camp programs that have shaped the Camp Catanese experience for more than ten years!

Counselors. Program staff. Volunteers. However you want to show up, there’s a place for you here!

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign. Apply now and help us build something unforgettable for Summer 2026!

“Ten years ago, we had no idea how much this journey would change our lives. Camp Catanese was built on one simple belief: when you believe in kids and their dreams, incredible things can happen. Our students are amazing, our staff is a family, and together we get to create real impact.” -Mr. Cat

Interested in joining the Camp Cat family?! If you’re interested in learning more:

We’re hosting ONE Zoom info session this Sunday at 8 PM EST for all new and first-time applicants (and anyone who wants the inside scoop on camp and the application process)!

You’ll be able to ask questions, hear what camp is really like, and get everything you need before applying!

Zoom link is posted in our bio and on our website - we can’t wait to see you there!

REMINDER: Summer 2026 staff applications close March 1st at 11:59 PM PST.

If you’re interested in applying or simply want to learn more, join the Zoom this Sunday!

🚨 Only 2 Weeks Left to Apply! 🚨

Camp Catanese is where mentorship, love, and opportunity come together to change lives! As a counselor, volunteer, or program staff member, you won’t just see the impact, you’ll help create it.

This is your chance to step into something bigger than yourself!

With only 2 weeks left, don’t wait. Be part of something that lasts far beyond one summer!

Applications close 11:59 PST on Sunday, March 1st!
Apply now at the link in our bio! 💙💚

Winter Camp 2026 was our largest Winter Camp EVER! ❄️🏕️

This weekend brought together sophomores, juniors, and seniors for four unforgettable days centered on mentorship, confidence-building, and real connection! Winter Camp is designed to strengthen the soft skills that matter most, and our campers showed up ready to grow!

Morning program focused on practical, real-world skills, with classes in storytelling, networking, financial literacy, and public speaking. Campers practiced how to communicate their ideas, build relationships, and carry themselves with confidence. We also welcomed back the Northwestern Undertones, who led a ca****la workshops that blended creativity, collaboration, and performance throughout the weekend!

Afternoon program pushed campers outside their comfort zones. From the challenge course and climbing walls to sports, dance, singing, and arts and crafts, campers stayed active while building teamwork and trying new things!

Evenings brought the entire community together for some of the most memorable moments of the weekend. We hosted a Carnival Night Badge Bash in honor of the Girl Scouts, celebrating the incredible campus that hosted us! A dance night gave campers the chance to let loose and celebrate the weekend together and the night closed with a winter campfire sing-along, bringing everyone together one last time through music and fellowship! Every part of the weekend gave campers space to step up, try something new, and support one another. We’re incredibly proud of the confidence, leadership, and curiosity they brought into every space!

We would love to thank everyone who continues to make Camp Catanese possible! To our campers, parents, counselors, volunteers, and donors who believe in this mission and family, THANK YOU! You continue to change lives and we can’t thank you enough! This community continues to show what’s possible when young people are given the space and opportunities to grow! We can’t wait to see you this summer! 💙💚

Applications are now open!

Join the Camp Catanese Winter Camp Staff 2026 and help us create the happiest place in Phoenix for high school juniors and seniors. From January 16 to 19, you’ll be part of an unforgettable weekend filled with mentorship, STEAM, and lifelong friendships!

We’re looking for counselors, volunteers, and program staff who want to make a real impact!

Apply now through the link in our bio.
Applications close December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

‼️ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CAMP CATANESE CAMPERS!‼️

We can’t wait to see you at our Back to School Rally this Saturday! 🎉

This is one of the most important events of the year, and attendance is required! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re excited to see you THIS SATURDAY!