Camp · Religious · Ages 13–18 · $380/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 13–18

Young Life Phoenix Metro

Lost Canyon · $380/week · ★ 5.0 (4 reviews)

Christian-based summer camp experience for high school students, focusing on faith, fun, and community.

▌ Editor's read Young Life is a well-established Christian organization founded in 1941 by Jim Rayburn, indicating over 80 years of operation. The Phoenix Metro camp is an overnight program designed for high school students, with a stated cost of $380. The organization emphasizes the use of trained volunteer leaders who undergo background checks, as stated on their 'About' page under 'Our Leaders'. While specific accreditation for this particular camp location is not readily available, Young Life as a national organization has a long history of providing faith-based youth programs. The website highlights a focus on creating a fun and adventurous environment alongside spiritual development, consistent with Young Life's broader mission.
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Young Life Phoenix Metro serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in religious, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1946 (80 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Address: 2020 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
  • Phone: 602-279-2323
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost is $380. A deposit of $40 (nonrefundable) is required to hold your spot.

↗ What parents like

  • Faith-based community
  • High school focus

↘ Watch for

  • Nonrefundable deposit required

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Young Life Phoenix Metro

What ages does Young Life Phoenix Metro accept?
Young Life Phoenix Metro is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Young Life Phoenix Metro cost?
Young Life Phoenix Metro publishes $380/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Young Life Phoenix Metro?
Young Life Phoenix Metro is operated by a faith-based organization, with 80 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Young Life Phoenix Metro provide lunch?
Yes — Young Life Phoenix Metro includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Young Life Phoenix Metro offer transportation?
Young Life Phoenix Metro provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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