Camp Joy is a faith-based Christian summer camp near Ava in the Missouri Ozarks, offering week-long sessions grouped by age. Younger campers ages 7-10 attend as a day camp, while ages 11-14 and 15-19 attend as overnight camps. Counselors are trained and CPR/First-Aid certified, and cabins are kept small so each camper is known.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Joy directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★MeetYou InTheCloudsIt is truly an amazing place for your children to spend a week at camp. The amazing men and women of God who run the camp and make this possible are such a blessing to the children who attend. They have so much fun while there, the children that our church buses in have said they want to stay longer or want to live in a place like this. It is a wonderful place for your children to unplug from all the technology and make new friends, but above all, they get to experience the love of Christ.
★★★★★Barbin LooneyOur kids love it! They have gone every year.
★★★★★Daniel CarrCamp Joy is a fantastic youth camp! Would highly recommend sending your kids during the summer camp!
★★★★★Melissa WolfeI attended a women's retreat and had a wonderful time. Being back at Camp Joy brought back many fond memories from my childhood and teens. I loved being a camper and counselor back in the day. It's a great place- I highly recommend it! ❤️✝️
★★★★★Westen WilliamsThis church camp is my home away from home. This will be my sixth year going to camp. The counselors are always willing to talk to you know matter what. I highly recommend this camp your kid will fit right in.