The Way Summer Should Be.
EST. 1949 in MORMON LAKE, AZ
Make memories that last a lifetime.
Summer Camp Should Be Awesome
Sending your child to summer camp will be one of the most important choices you will ever make for them. They will gain life skills here that will set them up for future success: communication, independence, problem-solving, and so much more. So naturally, the second most important choice you will make will be which summer camp you send them to. At SJYC, our campers and CITs try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, have fun, and return home saying, “I can’t wait to go back to SJYC!”
400+
AVG. TEMPERATURE
Mormon Lake, AZ
LOCATED IN
76th
INCREDIBLE SUMMER
79°/ 50°
KIDS PER SUMMER
Explore our day camp for campers ages 6-12, featuring classic camp activities like crafts, games, hiking, and a variety of engaging outdoor education programs!
Day Camp
During our traditional overnight camper weeks, campers ages 6-12 enjoy fun activities like horseback riding and kayaking while making lifelong friends and memories.
Camper Weeks
At Teen Week, teens ages 13-14 enjoy thrilling activities like horseback riding and high ropes courses while building friendships and exploring leadership and personal development.
Teen Week
During Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Week, teens ages 15-17 gain essential skills in communication and leadership, preparing them to be future leaders both at camp and in their daily lives.
CIT Week
Our Families, Campers, & Counselors Love Us
More Than Just a Camp
Picture this: days filled with horseback riding, nature exploration, epic games, and creative activities. Evenings spent around the campfire, roasting s’mores, singing songs, and making memories under the stars. Whether your child joins us for an adventurous day camp or an immersive overnight experience, SJYC is where lifelong friendships are formed, and life skills are discovered.
For over 75 years, we’ve been more than just a camp—we’ve been a community. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a space where every camper and counselor-in-training feels supported, empowered, and ready to take on new challenges.
Located in the breathtaking Coconino National Forest just 25 minutes southeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, our non-denominational, 501(c)3 nonprofit camp is a short 2.5-hour drive from Phoenix.
SJYC Smoke Signals: Blogs from Camp
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Give the Gift of Camp.
SJYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and we need your help! Your donations go directly towards providing camperships for low-income Arizona youth and maintaining the camp.
Whether you are making a one-time or a reoccurring donation to support SJYC, we want to thank you for supporting our youth and for helping give them a summer better than they could have imagined!
Join Us for the Best Summer Ever!
Contact us today with any questions you may have!
There are plenty of benefits of overnight camp to consider, while also weighing the personal needs of your child and family. This blog is a great first step in making these decisions.