Why Christian Camping?
Signing your child up for a summer camp week or a weekend retreat at Joy El Camps & Retreats is a very good idea! Child development professionals believe that attending camp helps kids to mature socially, emotionally, intellectually, morally and physically. This belief is supported by a study on youth development done by the American Camp Association.
Additionally, Christian camps add a focus for the spiritual aspect of a child’s life. Attending Christian camps in PA encourages spiritual growth, a dynamic many families believe is missing in the lives of today’s generation of youth.
Joy El Camps & Retreats, a Christian retreat center in PA, seeks to help children strengthen and grow their character. We make Biblical values the foundation of all of our programming.
Basic Benefits From a Week of Summer at Joy El
Total Involvement
The spiritual, physical, social and sensory are activated uniquely and simultaneously in our wholesome, Bible-centered camping environment.
Outdoor Learning
Through interactive experiences with the natural world a sense of wonder and a desire for environmental stewardship of God’s world are developed.
Growth experiences
A healthy self-confidence, independence, and desire for learning is fostered through new and challenging activities.
Relationship Building
Opportunities to form new relationships with peers and camping staff abound, while gaining understanding of the give-and-take of community living.
Memory Making
Great memories are created from out-of-the-ordinary experiences of weather, scenery, campfires, physical exertion, success and failure, conversations, Bible studies, and good-ole-fashioned fun.
Want to Learn More?
To read more about the benefits of Christian camp for your child, check out the following articles.