Leaders, bring your church kids to join us for an exciting weekend designed for building relationships and strong spiritual foundations. We’ll provide lots of connection opportunities in a fun, faith-filled environment, along with solid teaching from God’s Word that will help students come to know Jesus better.
Bible Adventure Weekend – February 20-22, 2026
Spring Bible Adventure Weekend
Get ready to dig deep at Striking for Gold! Campers will uncover the priceless treasure of the gospel and the joy of knowing Jesus. Just like gold is worth the search, God’s love is the greatest treasure of all. This adventure will help young hearts see the value of living for Christ and sharing His riches with the world.
“These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith– of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire– may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
1 Peter 1:7
Speaker:
Jackie Pegram
Schedule:
February 20-22, 2026
Check in begins Friday at 7:00 PM. Weekend concludes on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Cost:
Students: $110.00. But register and pay in full by January 30 to receive a $25.00 discount. You pay only $85.00.
Leaders: $100.00. But register and pay in full by January 30 to receive a $25.00 discount. You pay only $75.00.
Who’s Invited
Bible Adventure Weekends are for all students in grades 2 to 6.
What to Bring
Your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow, sleeping bag, enough clean clothes for the weekend, bathroom necessities and money for the camp store/canteen and friends to share the weekend with.
What to Leave Behind
Cell phones and other electronic devices
“Joy El’s Bible Adventure Retreats are ‘all encompassing.’ Children have the opportunity to learn about Christ through music, scripture, open dialog and team building activities. The structure of the weekend allows for each child to embrace Christ differently. Whether it is through a quiet conversation or a real ‘leap of faith’ on the zip line. Everyone comes away from Joy El feeling loved, more confident and faithful. Our staff and volunteers look forward to this weekend just as much as the children.”
— Del Franz, York PA, adult group leader
Questions? Call us at 717-369-4539 or email info@joyel.org.
We make it simple! To register, give us a call at 717-369-4539.
Download your Retreat Contract here.
Registration fees are nonrefundable within 14 days of any event. If a cancellation is necessary in the last 14 days due to illness or accident, a written request to transfer fees to another camp event must be submitted within one week of the conclusion of the original event. A note from a physician must be included. Certain restrictions apply and a transfer fee may be charged.
Join us for other great Joy El retreats!
Home School Retreat – for students in grades 1 to 8
Momentum Retreats – for students in grades 6 to 12