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Camper Weeks

Ages 6 to 12

4 Boy campers holding up their name tags and smiling

Camper Weeks: Our Traditional Adventure in the Pines

Our traditional camper weeks are the heart of our SJYC programs. During their 7-day, 6-night stay, campers ages 6 to 12 will make the best of friends while participating in various fun, traditional camp activities, including horseback riding, archery, and kayaking. Campers continue to learn and grow, exploring STEAM topics, outdoor education, and social-emotional development. While your camper is having the time of their lives, have the peace of mind that they are being cared for like family.

2025 Season: Rates & Dates

  • Catholic Week (Week 2): June 15 - 21, 2025 (Ages 6 - 12) | Note: You must be Catholic to attend this week.

  • Week 3: June 22 - June 28, 2025 (Ages 6 - 12)

  • Week 4: June 29 - July 5, 2025 (Ages 6 - 12)

COST: $850

Registration for Summer 2025 opens on October 1, 2024! Don't miss out—join our waitlist now to be the first to know when registration opens.

Enjoy exclusive savings with our Early Bird discount ($50 off) through 1/5/25! And score more camp fun for less with our Camper Referral Program. Payment plans are available to select during registration.

What’s Included?

  • All lodging and meals

  • Arts & Crafts, Horseback Riding, Archery, Hiking, Kayaking, Campfire and S’mores, Capture the Flag, Skit Night, Astronomy, and much more!

  • Transportation from Phoenix to Camp and Camp to Phoenix

  • Camp video & pictures

  • Catholic Week only: Holy Mass, Confessions, Catechism, Bible Studies, and Making & Praying the Rosary

  • Expert, fun, and background-checked staff, with CPR/First Aid/AED training and Camp Nurse, available 24/7

  • LOTS of fun and memories!

Additional Information about Week 4

Why Celebrate the 4th of July at Camp?

Spending the 4th of July at St. Joseph’s Youth Camp is an unforgettable experience! Celebrate with us as we deck the camp out in red, white, and blue, and enjoy festivities that make this holiday so special. Here’s what our Week 4 campers can look forward to:

  • Dress up for the 4th, or decorate your tie-dye shirt in patriotic colors!

  • Spend the morning competing in Camp Olympics – Compete with your cabin to win gold!

  • Volleyball Game – Cheer on your favorite team in the high-stakes Staff v. Counselor volleyball game!

  • Cupcakes & BBQ – Enjoy a delicious 4th of July dinner feast.

  • End the Night with Glow Stick Night, Digital Fireworks, & the Camp Video (plus sparklers if there are no fire restrictions).

  • Final Campfire & S’mores (that’s right, two nights of s’mores this week!)

Check Out Some of Our Campers’ Favorite Activities!

Hiking

Arts & Crafts

Kayaking

Campfires & S’mores

Archery

Horseback Riding

Astronomy

Capture the Flag

A Day at Camp

From the time campers wake up to when they hit the pillow at night, their day is filled with non-stop action and adventure. One thing is sure: boredom simply doesn't exist here. With a carefully curated schedule that balances excitement and skill-building, our campers are exposed to a wide array of activities that challenge and inspire them. Here’s a sample day at St. Joe’s:

7:30 am: Wake Up

8:00 am: Raising the Flag

8:15 am: Breakfast

9:30 am: First Activity Block

11:00 am: Second Activity Block

12:30 pm: Lunch

1:30 pm: Cabin Rest

2:30 pm: Third Activity Block

3:30 pm: Fourth Activity Block

4:30 pm: Fifth Activity Block

5:30 pm: Dinner

6:30 pm: Camp Store and Organized Free Time

7:30 pm: Night Activity

9:00 pm: Prepare for Bed

9:30 pm: Lights Out!

Boy in maroon shirt horseback riding
2 Campers holding up name tags and smiling
3 Girl Campers kayaking
Boy with water bucket over head
Campers watching science education class
3 Campers smiling getting off bus
  • "This camp is the best! I will be back next year. I thought it would be boring but I had fun."

    Layla, Camper

  • "I enjoyed all the horseback riding, kayaking, and archery."

    Jaxson, Camper

  • "I learned how to make homemade ice cream."

    Delaney, Camper

  • "My favorite part of camp was the campfires."

    Emily, Camper

Campers and counselors roasting s'mores over fire

96%

of our 6-12-year-old campers want to return to camp next summer.*

*Source: 2021 Camper Surveys

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