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.
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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!
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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!
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Summer Camps

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

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Jul222021

God is always with me

Summer camp at Joy El is in full swing and it is such a joy to hear children all over the facility enjoying the activities and worshipping together. When I was a camper, I always looked forward to Thursday nights. Thursday nights are special at camp because that is when we do campfire. In the midst of…

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Jul12021

First Comes Camp, Then Comes Marriage…

By: Stephanie Ziebarth Barnabas Mentor Coordinator   Aside from admiring his dodgeball prowess, Carly Erisman did not consider Juan Grazette as anything more than a friend during their first few years in the 4.12 Leadership Training Program together.   “We knew each other and knew of each other,” Juan says. “We had mutual close friends.…

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