Joy of Living provides, at little or no cost, camping opportunities to inner-city and underprivileged children ages 8 - 15 that would not normally have the opportunity to attend Summer Camp.  Approximately 250 youth attend Joy of Living camp each summer.  Camp is held Sunday through Friday for eight weeks of the summer, with two of those weeks being teen camp (ages 13 – 15).  The Summer Youth Camp program is directed towards helping “at risk” youth build positive self-worth and responsibility through activities that require cooperation and teamwork.  Sharing the good news of God’s love through His Son Jesus Christ is at the very heart of this ministry.  Our staff is trained to understand the special needs of youth and to care for them in a loving and protective manner.  Safety is a priority in all Joy of Living activities.  To see more pictures go to the Summer Youth Camp Gallery.



Canoeing, tubing, archery, low ropes challenge course, obstacleArchery course, hiking, “sleeping under the stars”, outdoor cooking, crafts, river exploration, orienteering, fire building, basketball, volleyball, horseback riding, and games are all part of the Joy of Living Summer Camp experience.  Campers belong to a cabin unit and learn community and responsibility throughout the week.  Each day devotions and chapel time provide music, skits and inspiring messages that bring hope to each child.