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JOY Camp 2026

Location: Camp Reynoldswood, Dixon, IL

June 21 - 27

Located at Camp Reynoldswood, Dixon, IL

JOY Camp is a week long overnight camp focused on delivering the message of God's love through fun, fellowship, nature, scripture, and worship. All are welcome, regardless of where you are in your journey of faith.

​Serving youth from ages 5th grade to high school seniors.

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Pastor & Youth Leader Morning at JOY Camp

Tuesday, June 23rd
9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Camp Reynoldswood, 621 Reynoldswood Rd., Dixon

Goal: Introduce leaders in our conference to a longstanding, Christ-centered summer camp and provide them with sufficient knowledge about JOY Camp to speak confidently to the families they serve about the ministry they witnessed at camp.

We are aware that some leaders are not familiar with the wonders JOY camp has to offer. We would like to invite you to a morning of camp so you can experience the fun and meet JOY Camp directors and Camp Reynoldswood staff.

Tentative Agenda:

  • Meet and Greet
  • Introduction to JOY Camp and Camp Reynoldswood
  • Question and Answer session with JOY Camp Directors
  • Tour of the campgrounds and camp activities
  • Lunch (provided) and Fellowship

To help ensure enough food and to include all dietary restrictions, please RSVP to JOY Camp Director, Payton Keithley.

Questions can also be directed to  Payton Keithley and the JOY Camp team
email, or (815) 520 2299 (call or text)

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