About | Camp Joy

what is camp joy

Established in 1980 by Mrs. Ann Brice and Mrs. Frances Sanders. Camp Joy is a Christian Co-Ed camp serving those with Special Needs. It is coordinated by Christian Education Ministries. This ministry is only possible through donations and camper fees which underwrite the cost. The first session of Camp Joy served 13 counselors and 9 campers. Now, Camp Joy has four individual sessions held each summer in Flat Rock, North Carolina; two in Aiken, South Carolina; one in Lake Wales, Florida; one is Lake Placid, Florida; one in Virginia and starting in 2020 one in Memphis, Tennessee. These sessions serve hundreds of special needs campers, counselors and staff members each year.

Our Locations

North Carolina

Bonclarken Conference Center

Florida

Lake Aurora Christian Camp Lake Placid Conference Center

South Carolina

Camp Gravatt

Virginia

Skelton 4H Center

Tennessee

Memphis

Our

Mission

To help campers, counselors, and staff develop a Christian attitude in their lives. Which will enable us to enjoy the fellowship of one another in Christ.

Our

Philosophy

Each special needs camper will have the opportunity to participate in all activities and with each other, regardless of the mental ability of the camper. The attitude and actions of our staff will model Christ-like traits. We will show our concern for each person taking part in Camp Joy. Each camper’s unique talent will be utilized in a manner that will enable all campers and counselors to appreciate how their different gifts compliment one another. Teamwork and love for one another are the most important assets in a successful camp experience.