Upcoming Getaways at Joy Bible Camp
Winter Gala Weekend Married Couples Getaway Youth Retreat Winter Family Getaway Girls Getaway Guys Getaway GrandCamps Fall Colours Retreat
JOY is not just for the Summer! Come to one of our getaways throughout the year and retreat from your routine while being refreshed with God’s word. Have a great time connecting with your spouse, your family and others! Getaways start on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. and end on Sunday after brunch.
Winter Gala Weekend
Friday, November 21-23, 2025
A fundraising weekend for the ministry of Joy Bible Camp!
Join us for a weekend getaway or for the Winter Gala Evening.
Overnight accommodations & meals are available.
A Series of events all weekend including the Gala Fundraising Banquet Evening on Saturday. More details & pricing coming soon!
Winter Gala Pricing: Coming Soon!
Seniors Christmas Lunch
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Doors open at 10:30 AM for coffee, crafts & fellowship
Lunch is served at noon
$20+HST per person
Embrace the spirit of the Christmas season by gathering with other seniors at our Christmas Lunch event. Celebrate the true meaning of the season the birth of Jesus Christ, connect with other seniors for fellowship & fun, and cherish the beauty of the festive season together!
Speaker: TBA
Special Music: TBA
Guests can expect:
- A Traditional Christmas Lunch
- A Bake Sale – fresh from JOY’s kitchen
- Crafts
- Games
- Special Music & Speaker
- Fun & Fellowship
To book your spot, contact the JOY office by phone at 613-332-3696 ext. 1002 or by email at registrar@joycamp.ca
Married Couples
Friday, January 10 – Sunday, January 12, 2025
An opportunity for couples to escape, relax and enjoy! Come to JOY for a weekend of spiritual renewal and intentional time spent as a couple.
You can expect:
- Marriage-focused sessions
- Worship services & speaker
- Saturday Night Date Night
- Indoor & Outdoor Recreation
- Relaxation in Fireside Lounge
- Organized games & activities
- JOY meals
- and more…
2025 Pricing: Price includes weekend program, teaching materials, meals & accommodation
Prices Per Person
Aspen & Lakeside Lodge: $255
Birch Lodge: $220
Cedar Lodge: $175
Linens are provided in Aspen, Lakeside and Birch Lodges.
Weekend Rate – no accommodation provided: $140
Speakers: Terry & Dureen Norris
Lead Pastor, Temple Baptist Church, Sarnia, ON
Bio: Terry and Dureen Norris are originally from Savannah, Georgia. They have been in St.Charles, Missouri, serving at Harvester Christian Church for the last 10 years. They are the proud parents of three adult children; Meg (Skaggs), Sara (Akihiro), and Kiley, two grandkids; (Judah and Zeke), and two sons by choice, although not by birth, Isaiah and Elijah.
Worship Leader: Lucille Kyle
Weekend Hosts: Luke & Shanna Bramer
Winter Youth Retreat
Friday, January 24 – Sunday, January 26, 2025
Campers Ages: 13-17 years
2025 Pricing: $160 per student
Weekend Theme: ROOTED
Colossians 2:6-7 “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”
You can expect:
- Worship services & speaker
- Snow Tubing & Outdoor Recreation
- Organized games & activities
- JOY meals & Evening Snacks
- Tuck Shop
- and more…
More retreat details coming soon!
WANT TO BE A CABIN LEADER?
Email office@joycamp.ca for more information.
Apply to be a cabin leader here!
Speaker: Richard Saunders
Pastor, Stone Ridge Bible Church
Bio: Rich is the pastor at Stone Ridge in Hamilton. Rich and Shell have five kids who keep them well-occupied. When there is time to spare he loves Greek, Hebrew, swimming, and cycling. He’s worked through a few seminary degrees and is hopeful to begin doctoral studies this fall.
Rich was the 2024 UNITE Youth Summer Camp speaker.
Program Team: Caitlin Cook
WINTER FAMILY GETAWAY
Friday, February 14 – Monday, February 17, 2025
Bring the whole family along for 3-days of family fun and add some joy to your winter! Take some time away with your family to unplug, reconnect, and enjoy God’s creation together. Enjoy JOY’s outdoor landscape while snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, or stay cozy inside relaxing in front of the fire, playing board games with friends, and a whole lot more.
You can expect:
- Worship services & speaker
- Structured family programming and relaxing family time
- Crafts
- Indoor & Outdoor Recreational activities
- JOY meals and snacks
- Teen Program led by Pastor Jeremy Hetz
- and more…
2025 Pricing:
Per Person Pricing:
Adults: $255
Ages 12-17: $190
Ages 4-11: $120
Ages 0-3: Free
Accommodation Prices:
Lakeside Lakeview & Aspen Lodge: $180
Lakeside Alley Lodge: $100
Birch Lodge Single Room: $40
Birch Lodge Adjoining Rooms: $90
Cedar Lodge: No premium
Family Maximums:
Lakeside Lakeview & Aspen Lodge: $1190
Lakeside Alley: $800
Birch Lodge Single: $670
Birch Lodge Adjoining: $1030
Cedar Lodge: $940
Speaker: Jeff Stearns
Lead Pastor Garrison Road Church, Fort Erie, ON
Bio: Jeff and his family have served at Joy Bible Camp ever since his oldest son joined the summer mission team as a lifeguard in 2017. Since then, Jeff and Jacqueline have helped with staff care, the dining hall or anywhere they were needed – although his preference is driving the boat and dragging kids on tubes across the lake. Jeff is the Senior Pastor at Garrison Road Church in Fort Erie.
Worship Leader & Youth Program: Jeremy Hetz, Pastor Nipigon Baptist Church
Weekend Hosts: TBA
GIRLS GETAWAY
Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27, 2025
A fun-filled weekend with great worship, relaxation, and an inspiring speaker. Don’t miss this special weekend for the girls!
Weekend Theme: Under the Big Top
You can expect:
- Worship services & speaker
- Fun theme & creative guest costumes for Saturday’s theme meal
- Crafts
- Breakout sessions
- Indoor & Outdoor Recreational activities
- JOY meals and snacks
- and more…
2025 Pricing: Prices per person
- Aspen & Lakeside Lodge: $255
- Birch & Hillside Lodge: $220
- Cedar Lodge: $175
- Weekend Rate – no accommodation provided: $140
For more details about this or any of JOY’s getaways, call us today at 613-332-3696 x. 1002 or email registrar@joycamp.ca.
GUYS GETAWAY
Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25, 2025
A weekend for the guys focused on faith, food, fun and fellowship!
You can expect:
- Worship services & speaker
- Saturday activities: ATV, Golf or Fishing
- Indoor & Outdoor Recreational activities
- JOY meals and snacks
- and more…
2025 Pricing: Prices per person
- Aspen & Lakeside Lodge: $255
- Birch & Hillside Lodge: $220
- Cedar Lodge: $175
- Weekend Rate – no accommodation provided: $140
- Single Occupancy Accommodations Available:
- Aspen & Lakeside Lodge: $350
- Birch & Hillside: $265
Linens are provided in Aspen, Lakeside and Birch Lodges
Start the weekend early – Friday WORK BEE:
$50 per person
Guests are invited to arrive on Thursday evening to participate in our work bee on Friday. Meals & accommodations are provided. This is a great opportunity to support the camp by completing jobs that help prepare us for the summer season. If you can join us, please let our office know!
For more details about this or any of JOY’s getaways, call us today at 613-332-3696 x. 1002 or email registrar@joycamp.ca.
Speaker: Fred Reid
Lead Pastor, Northridge Community Church, Newmarket, ON
Bio: Born in rural Newfoundland, Pastor Fred Reid grew up with the Ocean out the front window, and woods out the back. It was in this small fishing village where Fred first encountered Jesus and heard the call to full-time ministry with The Salvation Army. With a heart ablaze for seeing people experience the love of God, Fred has dedicated his life to spreading the gospel and empowering congregations to embrace their divine purpose. Fred, his wife and their two girls currently live in Newmarket, where they serve as Head Pastors at Northridge Community Church. Fred is an avid fisherman, and hunter, and enjoys being in the great outdoors where he continues to experience the presence and peace of God.
GRANDCAMPS
Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1, 2025
A weekend for Grandparents and Grandchildren. A time to steward the spiritual needs of your family. Getaway in partnership with Legacy Coalition Canada.
Weekend Theme: TBA
You can expect:
- A rare opportunity for focused, intentional time with your grandchildren
- Break away from the routines and busyness of life, surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation
- Prepared topics for family devotional times that revolve around the camp theme
- Sessions for grandparents that focus on your God-given role as a grandparent
- Tons of fun activities just for the kids, and for grandparents and grandkids together
- Indoor & Outdoor Recreational activities
- JOY meals and snacks
- and more…
2025 Pricing: Prices per person
- One Grandparent & Grandchild: $220
- Additional Adults: $165
- Youth Ages 6-13: $70
Room Premium: One charge per registration
- Aspen & Lakeside Lodge: $80
- Birch & Hillside Lodge: $40
- Cedar Lodge: No premium
For more details about this or any of JOY’s getaways, call us today at 613-332-3696 x. 1002 or email registrar@joycamp.ca.
Speaker: Len Friesen,
National Director of Legacy Coalition of Canada
Bio: Len Friesen is the National Director of Legacy Coalition Canada (LCC). LCC’s mission is to inspire a movement of empowered and intentional grandparents to engage in effective family discipleship so that future generations will know and follow Christ, and continue a Gospel legacy that outlives them. Len was born in Paraguay and moved to Canada at the age of nine. Len and his wife, Pam, have served as missionaries/Regional Directors with Awana for over 14 years. They live in Steinbach Manitoba, and have three children and four grandchildren. They are actively serving in both adult and children’s ministries at their local church and both have a passion for grandparent and children ministries.
LADIES DAY
Thursday, June 19, 2025
10 AM – 4 PM
Speaker & Worship Leader: TBA
We invite you to join us in June for our annual Ladies’ Day Out. This event is one of JOY’s longest-standing traditions, a gathering of ladies who support the camp through fundraising and prayer.
There is no fee for the day, please consider donating towards the cost along with your free-will donation to meet the fundraising objectives. The estimated cost is $30.00 per person.
You can expect:
- A delicious JOY lunch & treats
- Silent Auction – please bring an item to contribute
- Purchase JOY baked goods
- Enjoying JOY’s activities
- Focused prayer time for the ministry of JOY
- Ministry update from JOY’s Directors
- Worship service with speaker
RSVP for this event by completing the Google Form or by contacting our registration office by email at registrar@joycamp.ca or by phone at 613-332-3696 ext 1002.
Overnight accommodation is available by contacting our office directly.
For more details about this or any of JOY’s getaways, call us today at 613-332-3696 x. 1002 or email registrar@joycamp.ca.
FALL COLOURS RETREAT
Monday, September 22 – Friday, September 26, 2025
A week-long retreat for the young at heart! Seniors 55+ can enjoy a week at Joy Bible Camp in the peak of the fall season, taking in the beauty of the nature around Faraday Trout Lake and connecting with others in the same stage of life.
You can expect:
- Worship services & speaker
- Indoor & Outdoor Recreational activities
- Special events
- Mid-week concert
- JOY meals and snacks
- and more…
2025 Pricing:
Prices Per Person
- Aspen/Lakeside Lakeview: $480
- Lakeside Alley: $425
- Birch/Hillside: $390
- Trailer Park Site (Bring your RV trailer): $190
- Meal Plans are available for guests staying in the JOY trailer park
- Linens are provided in Aspen, Lakeside, Hillside and Birch Lodges.
For more details about this or any of JOY’s getaways, call us today at 613-332-3696 x. 1002 or email registrar@joycamp.ca.
Speaker & Music Ministry: Don & Marilyn Shaver
Hosts: Rob & Janet Raiger
Program Team: Don & Joan Bertrand
AWAKE CANADA
Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9, 2025
Encouraging and equipping Ministers and Missionaries.
FULL DETAILS COMING SOON!
You can expect:
- Worship services & speaker
- Indoor & Outdoor Recreational activities
- JOY meals and snacks
- and more…
2025 Pricing: Coming Soon!
- Linens are provided in Aspen, Lakeside, Hillside and Birch Lodges.
For more details about this or any of JOY’s getaways, call us today at 613-332-3696 x. 1002 or email registrar@joycamp.ca.
JOY’s Refund & Cancellation Policy
Sponsorship: Our heart at JOY is that no one would be turned away from an opportunity to attend camp because of finances. We have a sponsorship fund that is available to subsidize registration fees. Please contact our office for more information.