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| Energizer | March 5 to 7, 2010 | Grades 2 to 5 |
| April 23-25, 2010 | Grades 1 to 8 | |
| April 30 to May 2, 2010 | Grades 2 to 8 | |
| Mother-Daughter Connection | October 15 to 17, 2010 | Grades 1 to 8 |
| Home School Connection | October 21 to 22, 2010 | Grades 1 to 8 |
| November 5 to 7, 2010 | Grades 6 to 9 | |
| Father-Son Connection | November 12 to 14, 2010 | Grades 1 to 8 |
| Energizer | December 3 to 5, 2010 | Grades 2 to 5 |
| Jan. 28 to 30, 2011 | Grades 6 to 9 | |
| Surge | Feb. 18 to 20, 2011 | Grades 9 to 12 |
Energizer
(grades 2 to 5)
Crossing the Desert: Walking by Faith
March 5 to 7, 2010
This weekend is designed for students in grades 2 to 5. Come expecting lots of fun, friends and faith-building. Your children will learn how to dig into God’s Word every day for treasures that will last a lifetime. You don’t want them to miss this chance to experience genuine Christian community that sparks spiritual growth and a desire for more of God.
Who's Invited: Students in grades 2 to 5
Speaker: Jackie Pegram is a founder and teacher in the area of children's and women's ministries. She has a passion for missions at home and abroad. She is completing her 16th year with Motor Racing Outreach, a ministry to the NASCAR community. Jackie has a personal mission statement to "teach teachers to teach vividly." She holds teacher workshops and women's Bible studies, as well as speaking for conferences, banquets and church services. Jackie and husband Ron reside in Concord, NC. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
Cost: $60.00. But, register and pay in full by Fri., Feb. 26th to receive the discount price of $55.00. Registration costs are nonrefundable.
Schedule: Check in begins Fri., Mar. 5 at 7:00 PM. Weekend concludes on Sun., Mar. 7 at 2:00 PM. 
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.
Click here for downloadable "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.
Father-Daughter Connection
(for daughters in grades 1 to 8)
A Special Weekend for Fathers and Daughters
April 23-25, 2010
She's daddy's little girl. She deserves the best, and the best you can give her is time with you. Take some time away from all the distractions of daily routines to strengthen that special bond with both the little girl in your life and with God. Join us at Camp Joy El for our Father-Daughter Connection weekend.
Who's Invited?: Fathers and daughters in grades 1 to 8
Speaker: Gary Hornbaker is a long-time veteran with Joy El Ministries and the father of three daughters (and one son). He combines his leadership and organization abilities with strong people skills. Encouraging others is his personal philosophy and practice, and it permeates his training/equipping of others. He enjoys travel, missions and personal growth. Gary resides in Shippensburg with his wife Joyce.
Cost: $120.00 for each father-daughter pair, but register and pay in full by April 16 and save $5. (For each additional daughter, pay $54.00, or pay $49.00 if registered by April 17.) A minimum nonrefundable deposit of $50 will hold your reservation.
Schedule: Starts 7 PM Friday April 23 through 2 PM Sunday April 25.
Housing: Fathers and daughters will stay in separate cabins. In the cabins, daughters will be supervised by Joy El staff/counselors.
What to Bring: your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow and sleeping bag, bathroom necessities and money for the camp store/canteen and friends to share the weekend with.
Click here for downloadable "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.
Father-Son Adventure
(for sons in grades 2 to 8)
April 30 to May 2, 2010
A special adventure for Fathers and Sons.There's nothing quite as special for a boy than spending quality time with his dad. Whether it's fishing, hunting, camping, or just hanging out together, those are the times that build a boy's character for life. Because Camp Joy El has a commitment to help strengthen family relationships, we're offering this unique adventure. It's a special time when the guys in the family can work on getting closer to each other and to God.
Dates: April 30 to May 2, 2010
Who's invited?: Fathers along with sons who are in grades 2 to 8.
Cost: $159.00 for each father/son pair, but register and pay in full by April 23rd to receive a $10 discount.
Schedule: 7 PM Friday to approximately 2 PM Sunday.
The Adventure: You and your son will experience an overnight hike along the Appalachian Trail. Outdoor cooking, outdoor camping, with life lessons along the way that will draw you closer to God and to one another.
This event has limited space available! Sign up today!
Here's what one dad had to say about last year's Adventure:
"It was really fun. My son thinks the world of Steve Rice now. He's got a buddy at Camp Joy El. I hope to be able to attend other events in the future. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories!"
Experience the great outdoors and the presence of God together!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW!Click here for downloadable "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.
Mother-Daughter Connection
(for daughters in grades 1 to 8)
October 15-17, 2010
Moms, recapture the innocence and joy of your childhood and join us for a special weekend of bonding time with God and your daughter. It will be a weekend you'll both remember for years to come.
Who's Invited?: Moms and their daughters in grades 1 to 8.
Cost: Regular Fee: $120.00 for mother and daughter pair; $54.00 for each additional child. But, register and pay in full by Fri., Oct. 8th to receive the discounted price of $115.00 for mother and daughter. (Discount price for additional child is $49.50 up to Oct. 8th.) A minimum nonrefundable deposit of $50 is required to hold your reservation.
Schedule: Check in at 7 PM Friday, October 15th. Retreat concludes at 2 PM Sunday, October 17th. 
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. Check out our cabins here.
Note: Grandmothers, step-mothers, and mother figures are also invited to participate with their "daughters."
What to Bring: your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow, sleeping bag, 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.
Click here for downloadable "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.
Home School Connection
(For students in grades 1 to 8)
Thu-Fri, October 21-22, 2010
Our annual fall Home School Connection is both an educational and recreational event. Every year we focus on a different area of science and nature for students to "zoom into" with a hands on experience. Campers enjoy two days set apart from their daily routines to spend time with God and like-minded students of the same age range.
Who's Invited?: All home school/cyber charter school students in grades 1 to 8
Cost: $46.50. But, register and pay in full before Thu. Oct. 14 , 2010 for a discounted price of $41.50. (Cost for 2nd child is $34.50. Pay in full before Oct. 14, 2010 and pay the discounted price of $29.50.) Registration costs are nonrefundable.
Schedule: Check in begins at 9 AM Thurs., Oct. 21st. Event concludes at 4 PM on Fri., Oct. 22nd.
For Parents: Parent involvement is welcome! We need parents who will help supervise activities and stay overnight in cabins. This is no cost to parents who participate as chaperones. Please contact our office at 369-4539 or email info@joyel.org if you are interested in assisting. Parents who are assisting are welcome to bring younger children along, however there will be a $15 per child fee to cover meals. Younger children must be under a parent’s supervision.
What to Bring: your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow, sleeping bag, 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.
Click here for downloadable "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.
Jumpstart
(grades 6 to 9)
November 5 - 7, 2010
Every middle schooler needs a time and place to get away from boring routines, to go hang out with friends, to get a little silly and to get real with God. We've got that time and place for you! Come join us in the fall of 2010 for a JUMPSTART weekend you'll never forget. It's never too early to register, but if you wait too late you could miss the chance of a lifetime.
Who's Invited: Students in grades 6 to 9
Cost: $60.00, but register before October 29th and pay only $55.00. 
Registration costs are nonrefundable.
Schedule: Check in begins Fri., Nov. 5 at 7:00 PM. Weekend concludes on Sun., Nov. 7 at 2:00 PM.
What to Bring: your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow, sleeping bag, 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.
Click here for downloadable "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.
Father-Son Connection
(for sons in grades 1 to 8)
November 12 - 14, 2010
When you become a dad, you become somebody's hero. What does it take to be a great dad and raise a great son? What does God's word say about fathering? Find out when you join us at Camp Joy El for this special weekend for fathers and sons. Come do some bonding with your son and with God in a setting away from the distractions of life. Becoming your son's hero is not beyond your reach! Take this opportunity to invest in your son as you enjoy camp life together.
Who's Invited?: Fathers and their sons in grades 1 to 8
Speaker: To be announced
Cost: $120.00 for father and son together; $54.00 for each additional child. But, register and pay in full by November 5th to receive a discounted price of $115.00 for father and son ($49.00 for each additional child up until Nov. 5th; cost is $54.50 after Nov. 6th). A minimum nonrefundable fee of $50 will hold your reservation.
Activities: basketball, hiking, climbing tower, archery, 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. Check out our cabins here.
Schedule: Check in at 7 PM Friday, November 12. Retreat concludes at 2 PM Sunday, November 14.
Note: Sons should be in grades 1 - 8. Grandfathers, step-fathers, and father figures are also welcome to participate with their "sons."
What to Bring: your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow, sleeping bag, 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.
Click here for downloadable "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.
Energizer
(grades 2 to 5)
December 3-5, 2010
Who's Invited: Students in grades 2 to 5
Speaker: to be announced
Cost: $60.00 but register and pay in full by Friday November 26 to receive a discounted price of $55.00. Registration costs are nonrefundable. 
Schedule: Registration begins at 7:00 PM Friday. Retreat concludes at 2:00 PM on Sunday.
What to Bring: your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow, sleeping bag, 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.
Click here for downloadable "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.
Jumpstart
(grades 6 to 9)
January 28 - 30, 2010
Who's Invited: Middle school and junior high students in grades 6 through 9
Speaker: to be announced
Cost: to be announced
Schedule: Check in begins Fri., Jan. 28 at 7:00 PM. Weekend concludes on Sun., Jan. 30 at 2:00 PM.
What to Bring: your Bible, notebook, pen or pencil, pillow, sleeping bag, 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.
Click here for downloadable "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.
Surge
(grades 9 to 12)
February 18-20, 2011
What's so great about a winter weekend at camp? School began in August and everything has been nonstop ever since. You've had homework, projects to do, tests to study for, band practice, sports practice, the part-time job, church activities, Christmas shopping, Christmas get-togethers... You long for a break to catch your breath and hang with friends. Here it is! Don't miss this awesome opportunity to be refreshed spiritually and physically.
Time: 7:00 PM Fri. until 2:00 PM Sun.
Cost: To be determined. Registration costs are nonrefundable.What to bring: Your Bible, notebook, pencil, sleeping bag & pillow, bathroom necessities, money for camp store and canteen, Warm Clothes and Boots (we will be having activities outside)
What to Leave Behind: Radios, MP3 players, iPods, laptops, CD Players, Cell Phones, Video Games, Worries, etc.
Click here for downloadable "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.