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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2019 01 15 Lts Christian Camps In Pa

A Community of Life-Change

By Courtney Martin, Program Director   Recently at Joy El, a Christian camp and Retreat Center in PA, we invited our 2018 Summer Staff back to fellowship together and celebrate what God has done in their lives since serving this previous summer.  This 24-hour reunion allows staff to process how God has been at work…

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2019 01 08 Pegrams Christian Camp In Pennsylvania

Worldwide Impact

By Nate Marshall, Director of 4.12 Leadership Training Program   “You do not go for behavioral modification. You go to the foundation first,” Ron Pegram, a seasoned ministry leader who has served in North Carolina and Florida, said regarding the 4.12 Leadership Training Program and Barnabas Program.   When Ron Pegram came to Joy El…

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