For 75 incredible years, St. Joseph’s Youth Camp has been a place where kids discover the wonders of nature, build lifelong friendships, and create memories that last a lifetime. Thousands of young lives have been enriched here, and now we need your help to ensure this tradition continues. Your support helps us provide opportunities for kids to experience the magic of camp while preserving and enhancing our campgrounds so they can be enjoyed for generations to come. Together, we can keep the spirit of camp alive for the next 75 years and beyond!

St. Joseph’s Youth Camp is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and all donations are tax-deductible (IRS Tax ID: 86-0452558). If you would like to donate using a check, please send it to: P.O. Box 7658, Surprise, AZ 85374

Let's Create Life-Changing Memories

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Girl in black jacket making a s'more with burning marshmallow

General Fund

The General Fund supports the camp’s most immediate needs, including camp improvements and general operating expenses. Your contribution will help sustain the camp and ensure that the camp has the funding to remain ready to serve.

Camper making bottle rocket

Campership Crew Fund

The Campership Crew Fund allows St. Joseph’s Youth Camp to provide camperships to low-income and disadvantaged youth. We need your help to make sure every child has the opportunity to enjoy a fun week among the pines.

2 Veterans laughing together

ORVH Fund

Operation Restoring Veteran’s Hope (“ORVH”) is a no-cost annual weekend retreat aimed at giving veterans a chance to share their stories, heal, and improve their mental well-being.

Camper in water brigade with water bucket over head

Programming Fund

St. Joseph’s Youth Camp provides campers with a myriad of fun outdoor camp programs. Your contribution will go directly to covering the cost of arts & crafts, games, astronomy, and other programming supplies.

Campers watching outdoor science education lesson

Amazon Wishlist

From the warmth of campfires to the joy of crafting, your holiday gift from our Amazon Wish List brings memories to life for our campers and CITs. Whether it’s s’more supplies or new arts and crafts, each item plays a role in creating an unforgettable experience at St. Joseph’s Youth Camp.

Thank you to our generous supporters!

$20,000+

Maricopa County Nonprofit Resilience Program

$2,500 - $4,999

The John F. Long Foundation

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Firehouse Subs Foundation

$5,000-$20,000

The McConnell Family Foundation

$1,000 - $2,499

The Allstate Foundation

West Valley Mavericks Foundation

Caesars Entertainment