The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God s children Now if we are children then we are heirs heirs of God and co heirs with Christ Romans 8 16 17 LLED TO A C ROYALTY SUMMER CAMP 2023
Summer 2023 Schedule DAY CAMPS Grades K 5 All day camps run 8 45AM to 4 30PM Monday Thursday 8 45AM to 4 00PM Friday Day Camp Closing Programs on Fridays will begin at 3 30PM and end at 4 00PM See Day Camp Bus Schedule on inside back cover for transportation information Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp 1 June 13 to 16 Tue Fri 139 2 June 19 to 23 169 3 June 26 to 30 169 4 July 5 to 7 Wed Fri 109 5 July 10 to 14 169 6 July 17 to 21 169 7 July 24 to 28 169 8 July 31 to August 4 169 Year after year parents tell us in person and on surveys that they believe their children will receive quality spiritual instruction and age appropriate activities in a safe wholesome environment at Joy El This is so important because Joy El s mission is to provide opportunities for people to experience life change through personal encounters with God Every programming menu and staffing decision is made with that goal in mind OVERNIGHT YOUTH CAMPS Energizer 1 grades 1 to 5 June 13 to 16 Tue Fri 239 Energizer 2 grades 2 to 5 June 18 to 23 369 Jumpstart 1 grades 6 to 9 June 25 to 30 369 Leadership Experience grades 9 to 12 July 3 to 7 Mon Fri 304 Energizer 3 grades 2 to 5 July 9 to 14 369 Jumpstart 2 grades 6 to 9 July 16 to 21 369 Energizer 4 grades 2 to 5 July 23 to 28 369 Jumpstart 3 grades 6 to 9 July 30 to August 4 369 Energizer in Lancaster County grades 2 to 6 July 30 to August 4 369 We are going to have a fun refreshing and inspiring time this summer We look forward to your participation I recommend registering soon in order to maximize discounts and secure your ideal spot s WILDERNESS CAMPS Wilderness 1 grades 6 to 9 June 13 to 16 Tue Fri 239 Traverse Wilderness 1 grades 5 6 June 18 to 23 369 Wilderness 2 grades 2 to 5 Boys only June 25 to 30 369 Wilderness 3 grades 6 to 9 July 3 to 7 Mon Fri 304 Wilderness 4 grades 6 to 9 Boys only July 9 to 14 369 Traverse Wilderness 2 grades 5 6 July 16 to 21 369 Wilderness 5 grades 6 to 9 July 23 to 28 369 Wilderness Trail Camp grades 6 to 12 July 30 to August 4 369 Children benefit from being face to face with each other They make friendships get the rough edges worn down and have a lot of fun We realize that there are many challenges children are facing and how they desperately need the hope of Christ We are excited to share that hope That is why Joy El exists We take bringing the hope of Jesus Christ seriously and we highly value your child s overall well being and safety the Ziebarth family Aaron E Ziebarth CEO
DAY CAMP Grades K 5 Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp Camp 1 Tue Fri June 13 to 16 2 June 19 to 23 3 June 26 to 30 4 Wed Fri July 5 to 7 5 July 10 to 14 6 July 17 to 21 7 July 24 to 28 8 July 31 to August 4 Day Camp Hours Monday Thursday 8 45AM 4 30PM Friday 8 45AM 4 00PM This was a great experience for our son He has never been to camp and to say he was nervous was an understatement When my husband picked him up at the bus stop though he immediately told him he had SO much fun Every day he came home chomping at the bit to go back and has been talking about how much fun he had ever since Day camper parent see inside back cover for bus transportation schedule
ENERGIZER Grades 2 5 Energizer Energizer Energizer Energizer Energizer 1 grades 1 5 Tue Fri June 13 to 16 2 June 18 to 23 3 July 9 to 14 4 July 23 to 28 in Lancaster County grades 2 6 July 30 to August 4 Camp Electives Overnight campers will select electives while at camp A list of available electives will be provided at that time The counselors that work with students are AMAZING _ Energizer camper parent
JUMPSTART Grades 6 9 Jumpstart 1 June 25 to 30 Jumpstart 2 July 16 to 21 Jumpstart 3 July 30 to August 4 My child has always had a fantastic time and begs to return yearly Jumpstart camper parent
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE The Renaissance GRADES 9 12 JULY 3 7 MON FRI YET YOU LORD ARE OUR FATHER WE ARE THE CLAY YOU ARE THE POTTER WE ARE ALL THE WORK OF YOUR HAND ISAIAH 64 8
WILDERNESS CAMPS Wilderness 1 grades 6 to 9 Tue Fri June 13 to 16 Traverse Wilderness 1 grades 5 6 June 18 to 23 Wilderness 2 grades 2 to 5 Boys only June 25 to 30 Wilderness 3 grades 6 to 9 Mon Fri July 3 to 7 Wilderness 4 grades 6 to 9 Boys only July 9 to 14 Traverse Wilderness 2 grades 5 6 July 16 to 21 Wilderness 5 grades 6 to 9 July 23 to 28 Wilderness Trail Camp grades 6 to 12 July 30 to August 4 Traverse Wilderness weeks are smaller in size and age range for those who want to ease the transition from elementary to junior high Trail Camp participants will be backpacking including sleeping in tents from Monday through Friday
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration is easy Registrations are taken on a first come basis so register early An email containing additional steps information for check in at camp will be sent to you 4 weeks prior to your child s week of camp Complete the steps outlined in the email by the Thursday before the start of your camp session in order to expedite your on site check in Payment in full and completed Health Form are due 2 weeks prior to the start of your camp week ONLINE at www joyelcamps org CALL us to register by phone at 717 369 4539 or MAIL registration form and follow these steps 1 Complete the attached registration form 2 Enclose a deposit of 75 00 3 Mail your completed registration form and deposit to 3741 Joy El Dr Greencastle PA 17225 A 75 deposit is required to hold your spot The 75 deposit is deducted from your balance due The deposit is non refundable and transferable only to another 2023 summer session for the same individual A transfer fee will apply Requests for cancellation and refund must be made in writing and received 14 days prior to the start of the registered session All fees are non refundable within 14 days of the start of the registered session Only refund requests due to medical reasons and only with a doctor s excuse will be considered within 14 days of your camp week DISCOUNT INFORMATION Bible Adventure discounts as earned Multiple weeks for same child 30 discount for each additional overnight week after the first and 15 discount for each additional day camp week Overnight Youth and Wilderness Camps 30 discount and FREE t shirt when registered and paid in full by January 31st or FREE t shirt if registered with 75 non refundable deposit by March 31st Earn a 25 gift certificate for the Camp Store Invite a friend who has never been to Joy El before You can earn up to 75 in certificates by bringing 3 friends FREE CAMP will be provided for you if you bring 4 friends who have never been to Joy El before Day Camps 10 discount and FREE t shirt when registered and paid in full by January 31st or FREE t shirt if registered and paid in full by March 31st Get a 10 gift certificate for the Camp Store Invite a friend to camp who has never been to Joy El before Bible Adventure students earning free camp still need to put a 75 deposit down to reserve their space Deposit will be refunded after the child has attended camp Your friends must list your name on the appropriate line on their registration and attend a corresponding camp session to yours Fees will be refunded in full after all 4 friends have attended their week of camp Members of the same household do not qualify as a friend
DAY CAMP BUS SCHEDULE Parent Pick Up Drop Off Bus Stops Parents may also transport day campers to and from Joy El Camps Retreats personally Campers should arrive at 8 45AM and be picked up at 4 30PM all weeks except where noted Bus Stop Route Location Pick Up Return Times Chambersburg Save a Lot 8 15AM 4 55PM Greencastle Martin s Food 8 20AM 4 45PM Hagerstown West PetSmart parking lot 8 05AM 5 00PM Hagerstown East Hampton Inn Dual Hwy 7 45AM 5 20PM McConnellsburg Elementary school parking lot 8 00AM 5 10PM Food Lion 8 20AM 4 45PM Shippensburg Grand Point Church Shippensburg Campus 7 55AM 5 15PM Waynesboro Turkey Hill 7 55AM 5 10PM Mercersburg week 5 only week 5 only Please note Pick up on Fridays is at 4 00PM Health Safety We will be following the most updated health and safety guidelines as appropriate
NEW this summer Camp Joy El promotes and helps deepen childrens personal relationships with Jesus and also helps them learn social skills in new situations It also provides a fun and active environment LLED TO CA camper parent BOULDERING WALL ROYALTY REGISTER ONLINE or call us at 717 369 4539 return address service requested 3741 Joy El Dr Greencastle PA 17225 NON PROFIT ORG U S POSTAGE PAID CHAMBERSBURG PA PERMIT NO 233 Connect with us search Joy El Camps and Retreats