Intentional Social Integration

By designing inclusive social structures and limiting self-selection, campers form diverse friendships and build independence, because structured integration reduces social isolation and fosters belonging within a cohesive community. This strategy actively shapes social dynamics by minimizing cliques and encouraging cross-group interactions—such as mixing day and overnight campers or restricting bunkmate requests—to promote inclusivity and personal growth. Unlike passive inclusion models, it relies on deliberate structural design to break down social barriers and support vulnerable youth in building broader, more resilient social networks.

orgs running it

activities of those orgs

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who runs it

organizations running this strategy · 1

#01 St Josephs Youth Camp AZ · 5 activities

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Alumni Network Development St Josephs Youth Camp
capacity building
Develops an alumni network to facilitate connections, share stories, and provide updates among former camp participants and staff. This includes collecting contact information for mailers and event notifications.
Annual Open House Event St Josephs Youth Camp
direct service
Hosts an annual Open House event to allow families to explore the summer camp opportunities and the campsite.
Facility Rentals St Josephs Youth Camp
direct service
Offers its camp facilities for private rentals from May through September for various events including reunions, retreats, weddings, leadership trainings, and community events. The facilities include 12 cabins, a central shower house, a dining hall and kitchen, and recreational areas like a fire ring, sand volleyball pit, and open spaces for group activities.
Operating Overnight Youth Camps St Josephs Youth Camp
direct service
Provides traditional overnight camper weeks for children aged 6-12, including activities like horseback riding and kayaking. The organization also hosts a Teen Week for adolescents aged 13-14 with activities such as horseback riding and high ropes courses, and a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Week for teens aged 15-17 focusing on leadership and communication skills.
Operating Summer Day Camps St Josephs Youth Camp
direct service
Operates structured day camp programs for children aged 6-12 in June and July, offering activities such as crafts, games, hiking, outdoor education, archery, arts and crafts, and STEAM projects. The camp provides daily transportation from Flagstaff, maintains a nut-free environment, and ensures safety with CPR, First Aid, and AED certified staff and a dedicated Camp Nurse.