Since 1974, our sole focus has been to provide opportunities for people to experience life change through a personal encounter with God. We have done this primarily by facilitating weekend church retreats, youth camps, father son retreats, mother daughter retreats, mother son retreats, Home School conferences, summer youth camps, day only summer youth camps, winter weekend retreats, winter youth retreats and much more!
Our 180-acre property, surrounded by beautiful panoramic views of the lush hills in Greencastle, PA, provides that feeling of being a million miles away, without the use of airports! Joy El can comfortably accommodate 250 over-night guests and offers several brand new and newly appointed meeting rooms for groups of all sizes including a full size indoor air conditioned and heated gymnasium.
In addition to our modern all season bunk style cabins, we also have the “Disciples Lodge” offering motel style rooms connected by a beautiful indoor atrium, giving you room to room access free from the elements of the outdoors.
Can you say crazy fun? From high elevation action like our “Flying Squirrel” and “Big Swing” to the ground level curvy speed of our “Go Cart Track”, Joy El Camps and Retreats is all about packing as much fun into your camp experience as you can stomach. Rest assured, you will always find something crazy to do to curb the appetite of your wild side at Joy El Camp and Retreats.
“I was able to met with God here. The environment at Joy El was very much filled with the Holy Spirit. Thank for all the help and accommodations!”
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GPS users: Most GPS systems do not recognize Joy El Drive. Please use 6700 Valley Camp Road, Greencastle, PA 17225 in your GPS system. This address will bring you right to the entrance of our facility. (Note: This address should not be used for mailing purposes.)
