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.

Igniting 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.

Ready for Summer 2025?

Looking for an Impactful way to spend your summer? Learn more about summer staff

FROM OUR BLOG

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Jun102025
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Childlike Faith

A throwback post from former staff in 2018:   By Hannah Cox, Development and Volunteer Coordinator   It is always exciting to hear when a camper begins a relationship with…

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May262025

Joy Cuts Through The Noise

A camper and 4.12 Student recently was featured in an article by Prison Fellowship. Check it out: Eight-year-old Thomas sat alone in the corner of the chapel. He covered his…

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May202025

Not One Ministry But Many

An excerpt from the Spring 2025 Joy El Journal: “For in fact the body is not one member but many. (1 Cor. 12:14)” The Apostle Paul offers a profound illustration…

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