Teen Week

Ages 13 to 14

A Special Welcome to Teen Week

Hello Teen Campers and Families,

Teen Week is one of my favorite times of summer, and I am thrilled to welcome you to this special session. This is a week designed just for teens: a chance to unplug, make new friends, and take on new challenges in the fresh mountain air.

This summer, Teen Week brings back all of the favorite activities campers look forward to each year: kayaking on the lake, horseback riding on scenic trails, and testing their courage on the zipline and ropes course. We have also added even more opportunities for connection, adventure, and late-night laughter around the campfire.

Throughout the week, teens will work together to solve problems, take on group challenges, and grow their confidence as leaders. Our goal is to give them the chance to stretch themselves, try new things, and build skills that will serve them well beyond camp.

Teen Week is a time to step up, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will stay with them for years to come.

I cannot wait to see our teen campers at camp for a week of adventure, challenge, and plenty of surprises.

See you at camp,
Sarah
Camp Director

Campers loading red kayak

Teen Week: A Next-level Camp Experience

Teen Week is a one-week (7 days, 6 nights) adventure designed just for campers ages 13 and 14. This is their chance to experience all the classic SJYC activities: horseback riding, archery, and kayaking, along with special teen-only programs, like high ropes courses and evening events.

Teen Week is more than just a week of fun. It gives campers the opportunity to grow, take on new challenges, and begin developing leadership skills in a supportive, encouraging environment. They will work together as a team, try new things, and build the confidence that comes from stepping outside their comfort zone.

By the end of the week, campers leave with new friendships, incredible memories, and a stronger sense of who they are — and most are already planning their return to camp next summer.

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2026 Season: Rates & Dates

  • Teen Week (Week 1): June 7 - 13, 2026 (Ages 13 - 14)

COST: Coming Soon!

Registration opens October 1, 2025! Join our waitlist today so you’ll be first in line to grab a discounted spot on day one.

Enjoy exclusive savings with our Early Bird discount ($50 off) through 1/5/26! And, score more camp fun for less with our Camper Referral Program. Payment plans are available to select during registration. We are ESA-friendly.

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!

  • High ropes courses (Flagstaff Extreme)

  • Transportation from Phoenix to Camp and Camp to Phoenix

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

  • Camp video & pictures

  • LOTS of fun and memories!

Check Out Some of Our Teen Week Campers’ Favorite Activities!

Hiking

High Ropes

Young girl participating in a team building activity on a grassy field, climbing a wooden structure resembling a teepee with ropes, surrounded by other children and trees.

Team Building

A girl with glasses painting on a purple piece of paper at a crowded arts and crafts table with various bottles of paint and brushes.

Arts & Crafts

Kayaking

Group of young people gathered around a campfire at night, some holding marshmallows on sticks, with one person wearing a Chicago Blackhawks hoodie and another wearing a Thrasher t-shirt.

Campfires & S’mores

Archery

Horse Riding

Three young women in safety goggles participating in a science experiment, with one woman pouring a substance from a beaker while others observe and smile.

Astronomy

Two people wearing gloves and safety gear perform a science experiment with dry ice and liquid, creating smoke vapors on a classroom table with various supplies. A instructional chart about moon phases is on the whiteboard in the background.

Science

Children playing outdoors in a forested area, with some running and holding sticks, during what appears to be a camp or outdoor activity.

Capture the Flag

A young girl wearing a red cap, blue sweater, and jeans kicking a soccer ball on a dirt field with trees and cars in the background.

Sports

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!

  • "I had a lot of fun at the dance and overall, everything was a blast. To be honest, I was scared to come here and then right away I made new friends."

    Makayla, Teen Week Camper

  • "My cabin mates were incredible and super fun people who I know I can count on long after this camp".

    Ava, Teen Week Camper

  • "My favorite part of camp had to be campfire or horseback riding. Overall I enjoyed everything at camp as a whole."

    Aiden, Teen Week Camper

  • "My favorite part about camp is hanging out with friends and making memories no matter what we do."

    Allison, Teen Week Camper

Girl Camper smiling on Zip Line

98%

of Teen Week campers want to return to camp next summer.*

*Source: 2021 Camper Surveys

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