The Best Way to Find a Summer Camp in Salt Lake City
Looking for the right summer camp for your child? Skip weeks of online research. The Salt Lake City Camp Fair brings 50+ summer camps together at the University of Utah for one free afternoon where you meet directors face-to-face, ask the questions that matter, compare programs side by side, and walk out confident you've found the right fit for your family.
Families come from across the Wasatch Front, including Salt Lake City, Sugar House, the Avenues, Holladay, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Draper, Bountiful, Farmington, and Park City. The fair features Utah day camps, sleepaway camps in the mountains and beyond, outdoor and adventure programs, sports camps, STEM and coding camps, arts programs, and specialty camps for children ages 3 through 17.
Event Details
Getting there: The Olpin Union is on Central Campus Drive in the middle of the University of Utah campus, a few minutes from I-80 and reachable on the TRAX Red Line. Get directions
What to Expect at the Salt Lake City Camp Fair
The Salt Lake City Camp Fair is a live, in-person summer camp expo. Whether your child is happiest on a trail, on a court, or in front of a screen building something, here's what you'll be able to do in just one free afternoon:
- Explore 50+ summer camp options, day camps and sleepaway camps under one roof
- Meet face-to-face with camp directors and staff
- Ask questions about programs, activities, facilities, philosophies, and safety
- Compare Utah programs against camps further afield
- Take advantage of camp-fair-exclusive discounts and early registration deals
- Discover scholarships and financial aid options
- Let your kids try hands-on activities and demonstrations at the booths
- Find teen leadership and pre-college programs for older kids
Get Your Free Tickets
Admission is completely free and walk-ins are welcome. We do encourage families to reserve free tickets in advance, since it helps us plan staffing and space, and it means you can walk straight in rather than stopping at the registration table.
Participating Camps
The 2027 exhibitor list is being assembled now and will be posted here as camps confirm. Expect a mix of Utah day camps, sleepaway camps in the Wasatch and the Uintas, outdoor and adventure programs, sports camps, STEM and coding camps, arts programs, and teen and pre-college programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Salt Lake City Camp Fair?
The Salt Lake City Camp Fair takes place Saturday, February 20, 2027, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the A. Ray Olpin University Union, 200 S Central Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, on the University of Utah campus.
Is admission to the Salt Lake City Camp Fair free?
Yes. Admission is free for all families.
Do I need tickets to attend?
Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage families to reserve free tickets in advance. Reserving helps us plan staffing and space, and it lets you walk straight in on the day.
How many camps will be at the Salt Lake City Camp Fair?
More than 50 summer camps will exhibit at the 2027 Salt Lake City Camp Fair, including Utah day camps, sleepaway camps, outdoor and adventure programs, sports camps, STEM and coding camps, arts programs, and pre-college programs.
What ages of children are the camps designed for?
Camps at the Salt Lake City Camp Fair serve children ages 3 through 17, including teen leadership and pre-college programs.
Which communities does the fair serve?
The fair draws families from across the Wasatch Front, including Salt Lake City, Sugar House, the Avenues, Holladay, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Draper, Bountiful, Farmington, and Park City.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, the Salt Lake City Camp Fair is a family-friendly event. Children are encouraged to attend, meet camp staff, and help choose their own camp.
Are you a camp?
Camp directors: reserve a booth and meet hundreds of Wasatch Front families who are actively looking for summer programs. See booth pricing and information or register to exhibit.
