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.
Fall Bible Adventure Weekend – December 1-3, 2023
Spring Bible Adventure Weekend – February 23-25, 2024
Fall Bible Adventure Weekend
Jesus brought light to our dark world, and He calls us to live in the light. Children need to know the true light to help them walk the paths of life. Moreover, they are called to share this light with others.
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Speaker:
Allen Robinson lives in Boonsboro Maryland, with his wife, Beth and their two children. Allen currently serves as the Senior Pastor at Boonsboro Bible Church and has been in ministry for the past seventeen years. Allen has a passion and desire for sharing the Word of God and bringing others to a relationship with Jesus Christ. In his free time Allen enjoys outdoor adventures, working with his hands, and writing. Allen has authored two published books: The Beginning of the End, a study on the book of Revelation and end time prophecies, and No Excuse, a study on the commitment of living a Christ centered life.
Schedule:
December 1-3, 2023
Check in begins Friday at 7:00 PM. Weekend concludes on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Cost:
Students: $99.00. But register and pay in full by November 10 to receive a $25.00 discount. You pay only $74.00.
Leaders: $89.00. But register and pay in full by November 10 to receive a $25.00 discount. You pay only $64.00.
Spring Bible Adventure Weekend
We all face problems in life that seem too big for us to handle. Children need to know that God is with them and will help them through the giant issues in their lives. Just like God helped David defeat the giant Goliath, God wants us to trust Him to help us take down our own giants.
“The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine”
1 Samuel 17:37a
Speaker:
Jackie Pegram and her husband, Ron Pegram, reside in Winston Salem, North Carolina. They currently direct Kidz Xtreme, a ministry to children in poverty communities in North Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida. Jackie teaches weekly chapels in Christian Schools and elementary children at their home church, Reynolda Presbyterian Church. Her favorite speaking is at Christian camps and many Vacation Bible Schools. Her heart is to vividly share the Love of The Promise Keeping God, Who sent His Only Begotten Son, Jesus. She enjoys speaking in churches in full costume telling the stories of women in the Bible. She also teaches a NASCAR ladies Bible Study. Miss Jackie, as she is lovingly called, has been teaching the Word of God for over 54 years. They have traveled around the world sharing Christ. They continue to minister to over 2800 orphans in South Africa. Ron was COO for Samaritan’s Feet traveling the world washing feet and giving away shoes, while sharing Christ. Ron currently manages a 501C3 serving 8 individuals missionaries and 7 small ministries. Together they counsel and preform pastoral duties. For 16 years they traveled to nearly every NASCAR race as chaplains with Motor Racing Outreach, ministering to the NASCAR community. Miss Jackie started the children’s and women’s ministry. In her younger days, Jackie supervised and taught in Christian Schools. She was very involved in the pro-life debate in the 1990s. She started and was the first director of Salem Pregnancy Support Center in Winston Salem, N.C. The Pegrams have 3 children, 8 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and another baby girl on the way. Camp Joy El is one of their favorite ministries. They are honored to be invited to share the Gospel of Jesus to boys and girls. May God be Glorified.
Schedule:
February 23-25, 2024
Check in begins Friday at 7:00 PM. Weekend concludes on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Cost:
Students: $104.00. But register and pay in full by February 2 to receive a $25.00 discount. You pay only $79.00.
Leaders: $94.00. But register and pay in full by November 10 to receive a $25.00 discount. You pay only $69.00.
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
Radios, CD players, iPods, MP3 players, cell phones, video games, etc.
“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 [email protected].
We make it simple! To register, give us a call at 717-369-4539.
Download your Retreat Contract here.
Camper Registration Form 23-24
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