Blast off into a weekend of wonder at Eternity and Beyond! This retreat explores the incredible future God has planned for us and the eternal joy of knowing Him. Mothers and sons will grow closer as they discover the hope of heaven and the purpose God has for their lives here on Earth—and far beyond.
“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,”
Philippians 3:20
Speaker:
Liz DeFrain
Schedule
March 6-8, 2026. Check in begins 7 PM Friday and event ends 2 PM Sunday.
Who’s Invited
Mothers and sons in grades 1 to 12.
Cost
$196.00 for each mother-son pair. $94.00 for each additional child. Register and pay in full by February 13 to get discount pricing ($186.00/pair, $89.00/additional child). A minimum nonrefundable deposit of $50 will hold your reservation.
Housing
Our cabins have bunk beds and sleep 12. Mothers and sons will be housed in separate cabins–moms with moms and sons with sons. Counselors will be provided for boys’ cabins. Each cabin has its own bathroom with 3 shower stalls, 2 toilet stalls and a large double sink. Campers staying in the lodge pay an additional $59.00 for lodge space. Lodges are reserved on a first-come basis.
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
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.
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