St. Joseph's Youth Camp

St. Joseph’s Youth Camp offers day camp activities for ages 6-12 that include crafts, games, hiking, and outdoor education programs. It also offers camper weeks for ages 6-12 with horseback riding and kayaking, Teen Week for ages 13-14 with horseback riding and high ropes courses, and Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Week for ages 15-17 with communication and leadership skills.

Programs

• Day Camp — 6-12 · Classic camp activities like crafts, games, hiking, and outdoor education programs.
• Camper Weeks — 6-12 · Traditional overnight camper weeks with activities like horseback riding and kayaking.
• Teen Week — 13-14 · Activities like horseback riding and high ropes courses, with leadership and personal development.
• Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Week — 15-17 · Skills in communication and leadership to prepare future leaders.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–17 years old

About the provider

St. Joseph’s Youth Camp was founded in 1949. It is a non-denominational, 501(c)3 nonprofit camp with a mission to provide positive and impactful outdoor, traditional camp experiences for the youth of the Southwest. Group bus transportation is offered for all camp programs, and campers and CITs live in rustic cabins with bunk beds.

St. Joseph’s Youth Camp is a non-denominational, 501(c)3 nonprofit camp. Nearly all camperships are awarded to low-income families, with exceptions in specific cases. Families enrolled in the ESA program are not eligible for additional scholarship support. One year of scholarship support does not guarantee support in future years.

What families say

“My 8-year-old son attended for his first overnight camp experience. It was wonderful, and he was sad to come home. Horseback riding, kayaking, archery, and many more fun activities. He’s already talking about going next year and even wants to be a counselor one day when he’s old enough!” — Lisa, Parent of Trevor

“My daughter absolutely loves SJYC. She has gone for about 7 years and always looked forward to summer because she couldn’t wait to go to camp. They have tons of fun with all the activities but also meeting new friends and learning new skills.” — Rhiannon, Parent of Mackenzie

“My daughter just GLOWS when she talks about her time there, and she's already planning next summer! Looking forward to more memories!” — Autumn, Parent of Savannah

Last updated September 2, 2026.