Igniting a generation that seeks Him.

Joy El seeks to provide opportunities for people to experience life-change through personal encounters with God.
As we provide opportunities to encounter God, as we evangelize, as we encourage and as we equip individuals for active ministry, we recognize that God will use people in this process. We want the next generation to be known as a Generation that seeks him.

Joy El Retreats

We are excited to share everything Joy El Retreats has to offer and the amazing experiences we have to offer.  A life-changing experience is just a click away!

Group Retreats

Our desire at Joy El Camps and Retreats, a provider of Christian retreats in PA, is to make the process of planning and booking your retreat stress free and enjoyable!

Summer Camps

Experience God in His creation!  Come explore a summer of opportunities that await your child.

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Nov202018
Pennsylvania Christian camps

We are Thankful!

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director     We have so much to be thankful for.  Each member of the Joy El staff is writing and posting one thing each day they are thankful on our hallway wall.  What are you thankful for?   “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love…

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Nov162018
Pennsylvania Christian camp

Invitation given, no longer an atheist!

By Lisa Doyle, Assistant Director of Bible Adventure/CIA   Some time ago we were challenged to write a six-word poem during our leadership development time.  My moment of inspiration hit and I had it in a flash:  Invitation given, no longer an atheist!   There is nothing that thrills me more than people moving from…

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Christian camps in PA