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JOY Camp is a week long overnight camp where campers take part in activities such as canoeing, swimming, volleyball, hiking, archery, and a talent show. The program also includes team building exercises, arts and crafts, campfire time, and other group activities. A typical day includes a buffet style breakfast, morning worship, outdoor activities, a core Bible lesson, another short worship time after lunch, afternoon activities, a final all-camp worship service after dinner, and evening activities that include a campfire and an evening snack.
• Ages: 5th grade–18 years old
• Schedule: JOY Camp 2026 runs June 21–27, 2026, as a week long overnight camp.
JOY Camp is a Christian camp dedicated to helping campers explore their faith in a safe, welcoming environment and to building a camp culture that reflects God's grace for everyone. Its mission is to help campers strengthen their faith and deepen their understanding of what it means to love others as Jesus loved. JOY Camp is a phone free zone, and campers are assigned cabins by age group and led by volunteer counselors. The camp worships multiple times each day. The program is directed by Payton Keithley. JOY Camp partners with the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, which assists financially and sends ordained pastors to serve as part of the volunteer staff. JOY Camp is made possible by volunteer counselors and by congregations of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church and surrounding conferences.
Last updated May 23, 2026.
• Ages: 5th grade–18 years old
• Schedule: JOY Camp 2026 runs June 21–27, 2026, as a week long overnight camp.
JOY Camp is a Christian camp dedicated to helping campers explore their faith in a safe, welcoming environment and to building a camp culture that reflects God's grace for everyone. Its mission is to help campers strengthen their faith and deepen their understanding of what it means to love others as Jesus loved. JOY Camp is a phone free zone, and campers are assigned cabins by age group and led by volunteer counselors. The camp worships multiple times each day. The program is directed by Payton Keithley. JOY Camp partners with the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, which assists financially and sends ordained pastors to serve as part of the volunteer staff. JOY Camp is made possible by volunteer counselors and by congregations of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church and surrounding conferences.
Last updated May 23, 2026.
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