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Schedule Summer Camp

Structure to your Day

Joy El NewsBy cacproMarch 26, 2020Leave a comment

This is not business as usual.  But instead, an opportunity to deeply reflect. Processing and assessing our current cultural life from a biblical perspective, this is an absolute “must” for…

A mom leads her son in devotions at our Christian retreat weekend

Good Fear/Bad Fear and How to Explain the Difference to Children

Joy El NewsBy cacproMarch 18, 2020Leave a comment

By Jeanette Biesecker, Director of Ministry Advancement We are living in unprecedented times. At Joy El we are about equipping parents and youth workers on leading their children and youth…

Retreat campers gather for worship time

So Many Questions…

Joy El NewsBy cacproMarch 17, 2020Leave a comment

By Kim Sanger, Assistant Director of Bible Adventure and CIA At the beginning of the school year Penny*, a fifth grade girl who had not attended Bible Adventure before, entered…

Summer camp distances kids from cell phone use

Help! I’m Addicted to my Phone!

Joy El NewsBy cacproMarch 10, 2020Leave a comment

By Tori Marshall, Food Service Coordinator I walked up to the table where Lindsey*, a young middle schooler, had her head down on her arms. “Hey, are you ok?” I…

Getting Into God's Word At Christian Camp

Unplugged Is Freedom

Joy El NewsBy cacproFebruary 27, 2020Leave a comment

By Jeanette Biesecker, Director of Ministry Advancement One of the most important benefits of Christian camping is that students get unplugged from technology for a short time in order to…

Children Being Mentored In B.a. And Christian Camps In Pa 7215

Let the Children Come

Joy El NewsBy cacproFebruary 17, 2020Leave a comment

By Jan Diaz, Director of Bible Adventure and CIA Matthew 19:14: Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven…

Barnabas Mentoring at Christian camps in pa

The Significance of Mentoring

Joy El NewsBy cacproFebruary 4, 2020Leave a comment

By Stephanie Ziebarth, Barnabas Coordinator I still remember when Melinda Gahan attended a Barnabas mentor training at Joy El’s Christian camp four years ago. She was a little nervous, and…

A Lesson Learned Getting Students In Gods Word At Christian Camps In Pa

A Lesson Learned

Joy El NewsBy cacproFebruary 3, 2020Leave a comment

By Miriam Ankerbrand, Group Events Coordinator  As part of my role at Joy El, I occasionally teach a class to our 4.12 students.  This year’s topic was “Etiquette.”  The majority…

Gods word taught at Joy El christian retreats in pa

Who Will Teach Them?

Joy El NewsBy cacproJanuary 14, 2020Leave a comment

by Lois Ann Glessner, Bible Adventure Training and Curriculum Coordinator Matt*, the third grade Bible Adventure student sat at the table with two Bibles.  One Bible had a bright colored…

Investing into campers at christian retreats in pa

The Blessing of Investing

Joy El NewsBy cacproJanuary 10, 2020Leave a comment

By Anna Blazes, Camping Ministries Assistant I have served at Joy El’s summer camp and Christian retreats for several years, and have just recently joined the year-round staff as the…

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