A Peaceful Retreat Center Where Your Group Can Connect and Grow

Visit Camp Joy El, a trusted retreat venue offering flexible lodging, meals, meeting spaces, and 40+ activities included.

We make group getaways simple and stress-free, providing everything you need for meaningful moments without the headaches.

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Camp Joy El - Greencastle, PA

Who We Serve: A Place for Every Group

Church & Christian Retreats

Find rest and renewal at a Christian retreat center that takes care of the details so you can focus on ministry.

Corporate Retreats & Conferences

Inspire your team with peaceful surroundings, modern meeting spaces, and full-service hospitality.

Team Building Retreats

Build trust and collaboration through engaging activities designed to strengthen your team.

Youth Group Locations

Create lasting connections with youth group team building retreats that balance faith, fun, and friendship.

Looking for the ideal environment to feel the presence of God?

For questions or pricing contact Kaleb at kaleb@joyel.org or call or text 717-360-7812.

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Why Groups Choose Joy El

Space for your whole group

Comfortable accommodations for up to 300 guests across multiple cabins and overnight lodging options.

Meet in rooms that fit your format

From a 330-seat Worship Center to mid-size meeting spaces and breakout rooms, all equipped with A/V and flexible setups.

Meals made easy

Enjoy family-style service, all-you-can-eat salad and cereal bars, and full food and catering support—dietary needs included.

All-weather fun

Full-size indoor, climate-controlled gym plus high-adventure and seasonal water activities.

Easy to get to

Located in Greencastle, PA, near the PA/MD line—ideal for churches, businesses, and families across the Mid-Atlantic.

Looking for the ideal environment to bring your group together?

For questions or pricing contact Kaleb at kaleb@joyel.org or call or text 717-360-7812.

Explore Our Activities & Facilities

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“We understand that most group leaders aren’t full-time Christian retreat planners. Our desire at Joy El, a Pennsylvania Christian retreat center, is to make the process of planning and booking your youth retreat, ladies’ retreat or men’s retreat simple, obvious, and easy! It’s our desire to remove difficulties and distractions so you can focus on what you do best–leading your group and ministering to your people!”

Kaleb Jentzsch, Guest Group Manager

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

How many guests can Joy El host overnight?

Joy El can comfortably accommodate up to 300 overnight guests across multiple housing options.

What types of housing are available?

Choose from modern bunk-style cabins, dorm-style rooms in Shepherds Lodge, and motel-style lodge rooms (Luke’s Lodge and Disciple’s Lodge). All listed options are heated and air-conditioned; cabins have indoor restrooms and lodge rooms include linens.

What are the typical capacities for each housing option?

  • Cabins 1–10: 14–16 each (up to 18 with added bunks)

  • Cabins 11–14: 16–20 each (up to 22 with added bunks) — total cabins up to ~240

  • Shepherds Lodge dorm rooms: Rooms 2–7 hold 6–7; Room 1 holds 8–9

  • Luke’s Lodge: 3–8 total

  • Disciple’s Lodge: 31–34 total

Is Shepherds Lodge available year-round?

Note: Shepherds Lodge (Pastoral Apartment and dorm rooms) is unavailable approximately June–August during Joy El’s summer camp season.

Do packages include meals?

Yes. Sample packages list five family-style, all-you-can-eat meals for a 2-night stay, with meeting space and access to recreation.

What is the dining experience like?

Meals are served family-style—staff bring food to your table and handle cleanup. Lunches/dinners include an all-you-can-eat salad bar; breakfasts include a cereal bar. Dietary needs can be accommodated. The expanded Dining Hall (with added Maschhoff & Cunningham rooms) seats up to 397 combined.

What meeting rooms and A/V are available?

Multiple meeting rooms—from The Worship Center (up to 330) to several mid-size rooms—each include TV, DVD player, HDMI hookup, and a whiteboard. Select rooms have unique features (e.g., Garman Room has a kitchenette).

What high-adventure activities can groups book?

Options include Double Zip Line (all ages), Giant Swing (ages 12+), 40-ft Climbing Wall (all ages), Flying Squirrel (all ages), Cargo Net, and a 13-element Challenge Course for team building.

What additional year-round activities are available?

A big mix of indoor/outdoor fun, including go-karts, archery, mini golf, disc golf, gaga ball, nine-square, volleyball (indoor & sand), soccer, basketball, floor hockey, shuffleboard, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey, board/card games, bouldering wall, and campfires (indoor or outdoor).

Is there an on-site gym and game room?

Yes. Joy El features a full-size, climate-controlled indoor gym and a Game Room that can also serve as a breakout area.

How do we get pricing and book our dates?

For quotes, date holds, and planning support, contact Kaleb at kaleb@joyel.org or call/text 717-360-7812.

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