Camp Cooper is proud to partner with the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) at the University of Arizona to provide undergraduate students with meaningful, hands-on experience in environmental education. Through this partnership, student interns work alongside our educators, leading field trips, supporting community events, and inspiring thousands of Southern Arizona children to connect with the Sonoran Desert. The program not only strengthens Camp Cooper's educational impact but also helps prepare the next generation of environmental leaders, educators, and sustainability professionals through real-world experience and mentorship.

Camp Cooper is proud to partner with the Earth Grant Program through the University of Arizona's Arizona Institute for Resilience. This year-long leadership program places undergraduate students in paid internships where they gain hands-on experience tackling environmental and community resilience challenges while developing professional and leadership skills. At Camp Cooper, Earth Grant interns help lead environmental education programs, connect children with the Sonoran Desert, and support meaningful community outreach. Their passion, fresh perspectives, and dedication strengthen our mission while preparing them to become the next generation of environmental leaders.

Camp Cooper is proud to partner with San Miguel High School through its Corporate Work Study Program, providing local high school students with meaningful, hands-on professional experience in environmental education. The program combines rigorous academics with real-world work opportunities, helping students develop valuable career skills while contributing to their education.

As members of the Camp Cooper team, San Miguel student workers assist with field trips, care for educational animals, support community outreach events, prepare educational materials, and help inspire younger students to discover the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, they build confidence, strengthen communication and leadership skills, and explore careers in environmental education, conservation, and the nonprofit sector.