Fuel your faith and strengthen your bond at Driven by Faith! This retreat is all about fathers and sons learning how to lead with purpose, integrity, and Christ at the wheel. From hands-on activities to inspiring messages, you’ll explore what it means to be driven by faith in your family, church, and everyday life. Start your engines—God’s calling you to lead!
“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
Speaker
Paul Cox
Schedule
November 14-16, 2025, check in starts at 7 PM Friday. Event concludes at 2 PM Sunday.
Who’s Invited?
Fathers and their sons in grades 1 to 12. (Sons are also welcome to attend with step-fathers, grandfathers, and “father figures” over 18 years of age.)
Cost
$190.00 per father/son pair, $91 for additional child. BUT, register and pay in full by October 24 to receive the discount prices of $180.00 per pair and $86.00 for additional child.
Activities
Zipline, Capture the Flag, basketball, hiking, go-karts, group games and lots more!
Housing
Our cabins have bunk beds and sleep 12. They have their own bathroom with 3 shower stalls, 2 toilet stalls and a large double sink. Lodge rooms are available on a limited first-come, first-served basis for an additional cost of $57.00.
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.
Questions? Call us at 717-369-4539 or email info@joyel.org.
Ready to register?
We make it simple! You may register online or call 717-369-4539 to register by phone.
Prefer to mail your registration? CLICK HERE to download a printable registration form.
Registration confirmations are emailed 2 weeks prior to each event.
If you do not register prior to that time, no confirmation will be sent.
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.
Call our office at 717-369-4539 or email info@joyel.org for additional information.
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
Bible Adventure Weekends – for students in grades 2 to 6