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Camp Joy awarded Organization of the Year.

The Warren County Foundation named Camp Joy the 2012 Outstanding Organization of the Year for Community Service.  

The award was presented to Camp Joy on April 26 at a banquet ceremony held at the Manor House in Mason, Ohio. Joy greatly appreciates this recognition.   



Dance for Joy

Thanks to all of the sponsors, guests, volunteers, and staff who helped to make Dance for Joy a huge success! ·The funds raised will make a lasting impact on the lives of numerous campers who wouldn't normally get a camp experience. Over 500 guests shared in a great evening of music, dancing and supporting campers. Click HERE·for news coverage from Channel 9 WCPO. Also, check out Mugshot Studios pictures on our facebook page from the dance CLICK HERE

Observatory finds home at Camp Joy

Camp Joy and Warren County Astronomical Society (WCAS) will partner to provide a unique opportunity to campers and the Warren County community.  This opportunity is made possible by the donation of a telescope by Jeff Blazey, an amateur astronomer, funds raised by the WCAS to build the observatory, and the use of Camp Joy's land, that is suitable for viewing the night sky because of low levels of light pollution.  The Observatory, set to break ground this summer, will bring new experiences to the guests that attend Camp Joy

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Camps

Camp Joy provides unique, hands-on, outdoor experiences for underserved youth and families. The goals of these programs are to create a safe place to enhance relationships with those in similar situations, learn new skills, and enhance self-esteem. Find out more about our Camps now.

Ropes And Adventure Video     Click Here

 

Leadership and Development

Serving businesses, organizations, universities, and high schools by designing and delivering programs that focus on developing leadership, promoting teamwork, and meeting organizational goals.  Joy has a sterling reputation for helping corporations and organizations make real change.

Student Leadership Video     Click Here

 

 

Outdoor Education

Our program improves students’ confidence by increasing their leadership potential and impacting their educational content through experiential outdoor learning. Classes target Ohio and Kentucky public school academic standards and archdiocese standards.  The classes focus on environmental awareness, cultural history and adventure.

Outdoor Education Video      Click Here

 

Mission

Since 1938, we have been focused on making a difference in people's lives. That's why even today our mission is to "Help people grow and succeed through life-long, experience-based learning."

 
Your presence is your gift~

As I drove in to work this morning a pair of recently born foals caught my eye. I couldn’t help marveling at the beauty and serenity of the moment. This triggered a heightened sense of awareness and appreciation. Many other details of the moment became clear, the bright green of the grass which still glistened with dew, the two chocolate brown mares that grazed contentedly not too far

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10117 Old 3c Highway
P.O. Box 157
Clarksville, Oh 45113

Ph: (937) 289-2031

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