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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Sep182018
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Putting the Bible Back in Public Schools

By Brenda Brazee, Assistant Director of Bible Adventure/CIA   This summer I attended a conference by School Ministries Inc with many other people who are active missionaries in Released Time Bible Programs all over the country.  Finn Larson shared that our country, once founded on Christian principals whose educational system was based on the 3 “legs”…

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Sep172018
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Bible Adventure is Kicked Off

By Aaron E. Ziebarth, Executive Director Two weeks ago over 450 volunteers gathered at four locations to Kick off a new year. Brian Osborne from Answers in Genesis was the keynote speaker sharing “Quick Answers to Tough Questions”.  (The book is available here).  Volunteers shared that they, “Gained a renewed confidence and excitement for God’s…

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