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what is camp joy

Established in 1980 by Mrs. Ann Brice and Frances Sanders, Camp Joy is a Christian Co-Ed camp serving those with Special Needs coordinated by the Brice-Sanders Foundation. This ministry of the ARP church is only possible through donations and camper fees which underwrite the cost. At the very first session of Camp Joy 40 + years ago, there were 13 counselors and 9 campers. Today, Camp Joy has four sessions held each summer in Flat Rock, North Carolina; two in Aiken, South Carolina; one in Lake Wales, Florida; one in Wirtz, Virginia and more on the horizon! These sessions serve hundreds of special needs campers, counselors and staff members each year.

Our Locations

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North Carolina

Bonclarken Conference Center

Florida

Lake Aurora Christian Camp Lake Placid Conference Center

South Carolina

Camp Gravatt

Virginia

Skelton 4H Center

Our

Mission

To enable those with special needs to experience a week long camp where they are loved, accepted and experience the love of Christ.

Our

Philosophy

Our philosophy is that each camper with special needs has the opportunity to participate in all activities regardless of their mental ability. The attitude and actions of our staff should model Christ-like traits, particularly in recognizing, celebrating, and utilizing each camper’s unique personality and gifts. Teamwork and love for one another enable all campers and counselors to appreciate how their differences complement one another.