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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Dec112018
Lois PA Christian Camps

Joy El Missionary Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

By Jeanette Biesecker, Director of Ministry Advancement   When she first traversed the grounds of newly established Camp Joy El, a Christian Camp in Pennsylvania, Lois Ann Glessner (then Hunsberger) had no inkling that her future would be so deeply entwined with that of the camp. She recalls, “I was just a kid and I…

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Dec42018
4.12 Christian camps in Pennsylvania

Stepping out of the comfort zone

By Nate Marshall, Director of the 4.12 Leadership Training Program   “There is no way I can do this.”   That is one of the first responses most of us give when doing something out of our comfort zone – and most times it’s a natural response, but not the place God wants us to…

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Christian camps in PA