Family Camp 2

Sunday Dinner, July 12 2026 – Friday Lunch, July 17 2026 

Joy Bible Camp’s Family Camp is a week-long retreat where families come to reconnect with each other, grow in their faith, and enjoy the beauty of nature in a warm, Christ-centered environment. Set on a peaceful lakeside property, the camp offers a perfect mix of relaxation, spiritual enrichment, and outdoor fun. Each day includes inspiring chapel sessions, engaging worship, and thoughtful teaching for both kids and adults. There are activities for all ages, from swimming and canoeing to crafts, games, and campfires.

This summer, Family Camp will be especially meaningful as we welcome families from the Karis organization to join us. Karis serves communities with compassion and purpose, and we are excited to share the week with them. Their presence will add depth to our time together, creating opportunities for connection, learning, and encouragement across diverse life experiences. Campers will have the chance to hear stories of hope, resilience, and faith through the lens of the Karis community.

Whether it’s enjoying a quiet moment by the lake or laughing together during wide games, Family Camp offers something truly special. It’s a week to step away from routine and experience the joy of community, renewal, and God’s love.

Family Camp Week 2 in partnership with Karis Disability Services.  Registration through Karis will provide guests with support services and caregiver options not offered through Joy Bible Camp’s programming.

Pricing Packages

Facility
Description
1st Adult
2nd Adult
Additional Adult
Youth (12-18)
Child (7-11)
Child (4-6)
Adjacent Room
Cedar
Sleeps 10
$700.00
$640.00
$600.00
$380.00
$290.00
$160.00

Birch
One 3 Sleeper
$1,030.00
$655.00
$615.00
$380.00
$290.00
$160.00
$330.00
Lakeside Alley
One 3 Sleeper
$1,250.00
$675.00
$635.00
$380.00
$290.00
$160.00
$570.00
Lakeview & Aspen
One 4-6 Sleeper
$1,690.00
$675.00
$635.00
$380.00
$290.00
$160.00

Trailer Park Site
Bring Your Own
$500.00

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Note: Children 18 and under cannot reside in a room without an adult unless staying in adjacent guest rooms

Children Ages 0-3 Years are FREE
Family Rate for 6+ available on request
Trailer Park Guests' fee includes site, ministry and recreation. Meal plans and individual meals are available to purchase.

About Our Speaker

Terry Sanderson was raised on a dairy farm in Southwestern Ontario. After graduating from the University of Western Ontario, he received a Master’s of Theology Degree from Dallas Theological Seminary with a major in Pastoral Ministry. He served 20 years in pastoral ministry at North Park Community Church in London. In 2009, he moved to the suburbs of St. Louis, MO, to serve as the Lead Pastor of Calvary Church. In 2022, he returned to Canada as Lead Pastor at Bayview Glen Alliance Church in Thornhill. Terry is married to Chantelle, and they have three daughters – Jenna, Jadyn and Jovanna.

Schedule

Sunday
3:00 pm
- Registration Opens - Free time and Get Settled!
5:30 pm
- Dinner
7:00 pm
Joy Bible Camp Orenitation in the Chapel
8:00 pm
- Meet our Missions Crew: There will be locations around camp where staff will give you information on the different programs and activities we have this week! Maps are available at the main office. 
9:00 pm
- Free Time
11:00 pm
- Lights Out
*Schedule is subject to change due to weather and unforseen curcumstances. Thank you for working with us so we can make your summer unforgettable!*
Monday
7:30 am
- Morning Coffee in Fireside
8:30 am
- Breakfast
9:15 am
- Chapel, Children's Ministry & Teen Program
11:30 am
- Free Time
12:00 pm
- Pick-Up Children from Program
12:30 pm
- Lunch 
1:30 pm
- Free Time
2:00 pm
- Joy Belle Boat Tour, Archery & Tubing
3:00 pm
- Joy Belle Boat Tour, Riflery & Tubing
4:00 pm
- Rocks Trip & Teens Only Ropes Course
5:30 pm
- Dinner
6:30 pm
- Free Time
7:00 pm
- Family Scrabble Art Activity: Each person will get rectangular pieces of wood. They will use stencils and other craft supplies to create a sign with their name on it, just like the game!  
8: 00 pm
- Chapel & Children's Ministry & Teen Program
9:00 pm
- Tuck Time and Evening Special : Poutine
11:00 pm
- Light's Out
Tuesday
7:30 am
- Morning Coffee in Fireside Lounge
8:30 am
- Breakfast
9:15 am
- Chapel, Children's Ministry & Teen Program
11:30 am
- Free Time
12:00 pm
- Pick-Up Children from Program
12:30 pm
- Lunch
1:30 pm
- Free Time
2:00 pm
- Joy Belle Tour, Rilfery and Water Skiing
2:30 pm
- Tuck Time
3:00 pm
- Joy Belle Tour, Camp Craft and Water Skiing
4:00 pm
- Teens Only Rock Trip, Axe Throwing and Water Skiing
5:30 pm
- Dinner
6:30 pm
- Outdoor Movie: End the day the Joy way wth an Outdoor Movie Night in our Soccer Field. Relax under the stars, snuggle into your blanket, set up your lawn chairs, and enjoy a great film with your camp family!
8:00 pm
- Chapel, Children's Ministry & Teen Program
9:00 pm
-Tuck Time
9:30 pm
- Glow in the Dark Joy Belle Tour
11:00 pm
- Lights Out
Wednesday
7:30 am
- Morning Coffee in Fireside Lounge
8:30 am
- Breakfast
9:15 am
- Chapel, Children's Ministry & Teen Program
11:30 am
- Free Time
12:00 pm
- Pick- Up Children from Program
12:30 pm
- Lunch
1:30 pm
- Free Time
2:00 pm
- Joy Belle Tour, Axe Throwing and Tubing
2:30 pm
- Tuck Time
3:00 pm
- Joy Belle Tour, Archery and Tubing
4:00 pm
- Rocks Trip, Teens Only Archery and Challenge Course
5:30 pm
- Theme Dinner (TBD)
7: 00 pm
- Joy Carnival is a high-energy celebration filled with laughter, games, bright colours, tasty treats, and unforgettable memories. It’s an evening where campers, families, and friends come together to play, connect, and experience the joy of community — camp style! 
8:00 pm
- Chapel, Children's Ministry & Teen Program
9:00 pm
- Tuck Time and Evening Special: Nachos
11:00 pm
- Lights Out
Thursday
7:30 am
- Morning Coffee in Fireside
8:30 am
- Breakfast
9:15 am
- Chapel, Children's Ministry & Teen Program
11:30 am
- Free Time
12:00 pm
- Pick- Up Children from Program
12:30 pm
- Lunch
1:30 pm
- Free Time
2:00 pm
- Regatta: It's a fun camp-wide competition where families battle it out for a chance to win the Regatta Cup! Teams will travel through camp as a team to complete games and challenges!
2:30 pm
- Tuck Time
3:00 pm
- Archery, Tubing and Slip n' Slide
4:00 pm
- Rocks Trip, Sand Castle Competition and Teen Board Games and Italian Sodas
5:30 pm
- Smorg Night: Families get the opportunity to dress up for the evening and have a "smorg"asbord of different foods. Children enjoy kid friendly options in the Fireside lounge with a movie! 
6:30 pm
- Free Time
7:00 pm
- Children's Ministry Presentation 
8:00 pm
- Lawn Party: Families will gather outside by the water for a fun evening of Slushies, Yard Games and so much more! 
9:00 pm
- Tuck Shop and Evening Special: Mozza Sticks
9:30 pm
- Glow in the Dark Joy Belle
11:00 pm
- Lights Out
Friday
7:30 am
- Morning Coffee in Fireside Lounge
8:30 am
- Breakfast
10:00 am
- Chapel, Children's Ministry & Teen Program
11:30 am
- Free Time
12:00 pm
- Pick- Up Children from Program
12:30 pm
- Lunch
2:00 pm
- Checkout & Goodbyes

Faith ~ Family ~ Fellowship ~ Fun