Camp Joy El

When: Weekly camps, from June 17 to Aug. 1

Where: Camp Joy El, Greencastle, (Franklin County)

Coordinated by: Joy El Ministries

Who can attend: Boys and girls; ages vary, depending on the camp (day camps, grades K-5; overnight camps, grades 1-12)

What offered: Christian camp varies from a mini-camp, elementary, junior high/middle school and senior high weeks; activities include chapel time, swimming, Go-Karts volleyball, basketball, hiking, mini-golf and group activities

Cost: Varies, depending on the camp (mini-camp, 2-nights/3-days for grades 1-5, $166; day camp, Monday through Friday for grades K-5, $99; week-long overnight camp, for elementary and middle schoolers, $253; senior high camp, 3-nights/4-days, for grades 9-12, $213 )

For details: Call camp offices, 369-4539 or visit www.joyel.org

Camp P.A.T. (Praise and Teach) Christian Summer Day Camp

When: June 16 to Aug. 21 (6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday)

Where: Felton (For children's safety, contact Camp P.A.T. for exact camp location)

Coordinated by: Cross Roads United Methodist, Hopewell Presbyterian and St. Paul Lutheran churches

Who can attend: Boys and girls, who have completed grades 1-6

What's offered: Ten theme weeks (swimming, outdoor

cooking, science, Bible study, songs, games, sports, nature studies, crafts, recreation and social events)

Cost: $110 per week; $75 per week for siblings (for full-time) or $50 per day (for part-time); registration is due May 1; part-time registration is accepted after May 1)

For details: Call 866-802-8451, or visit www.camppat.org, or e-mail, info@camppat.org.

Camp YoliJwa (Youth Living Jesus' Way)

When: Ten weeks of youth camps, June 8 to Aug. 10

Where: Doubling Gap Center, Camp YOLIJWA, 1550 Doubling Gap Road, Newville

Coordinated by: Eastern Regional Conference, Churches of God

Who can attend: Boys and girls, third to 12th grade

What's offered: Weeklong resident camps, fourth to 12th grade, wilderness camps, seventh to 12th grade and a third-grade mini-camp weekend

Cost: $176 for weeklong camps; $78 for weekend camps

For details: Contact Amy Long, camp registrar, 776-5281 or visit www.campyolijwa.org

Christian Residential Camp

When: June 15 to Aug. 1 (various residential camps)

Where: Camp Eder, Fairfield

Coordinated by: Church of the Brethren

Who can attend: Boys and girls in grades kindergarten to 12th (camps sessions vary depending on the theme and grade level)

What's offered: Themes vary, based on grade and specialty. Themes include raven swim, falcon art, junior art, junior archaeology, junior girls and boys, junior wilderness, junior and youth horsemanship, youth caving, youth biking, youth astronomy, youth kayak and youth music; family and special-needs camps available

Cost: $110 to $345 per week, depending on the camp and age group (financial assistance available)

For details: Call the camp office, 642-8256, or visit www.campeder.org

Donegal Day and Overnight Camps

When: June 15 to Aug. 8

Where: Camp Donegal, Airville

Coordinated by: Presbytery of Donegal, Presbyterian Church (USA)

Who can attend: Day camps -- boys and girls in grades kindergarten through third; half-week overnight camps for various grades; full-week overnight camps -- youth in grades third through 12

What's offered: Biking, hiking, water camps, swimming, singing, horseback riding, tubing, and boating; some themes include wilderness camp; adventure camp; artistic expression camp; trailblazer camp; Summer Games camps; family camp; Magic Mystery Tour; Night Owl; Clowning Around; and counselor-in-training camps

Cost: Varies by weekly theme

For details: Call 862-3722, visit www.campdonegal.org, or e-mail office@campdonegal.org
Eastminster Summer Day Camp

When: Five, one-week sessions; June 16-July 25 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Where: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Springettsbury Township

Coordinated by: Eastminster Presbyterian Church

Who can attend: Boys and girls, ages 4-12 (students are grouped by age development and interest)

What's offered: Weekly themes include Pathfinders and Pioneers; Upside, Downside and Inside Out; Big Footed, Small Brained and Wicked Creatures of the Past; Connections, Cooking and Chaos; Water, Water Everywhere (indoor and outdoor activities include sports, arts and crafts, water activities, drama, science and music)

Cost: $79 per week; $75 for siblings ($20 nonrefundable fee required at registration)

For details: Call Katy Meckley, co-camp director, 755-0543 or 741-2270, or Claudine, co-camp director, 792-7732

Friendly Acres 2008 Summer Camp

When: Three sessions: June 30 and July 1, for first and second grades (2 to 8 p.m.); July 8-11, for third through fifth grades (overnight camp); and July 15-18, for sixth through eighth grades (overnight camp)

Where: Druck Valley Road, Springettsbury Township

Coordinated by: Advent Lutheran Church, Springettsbury Township

Who can attend: Boys and girls, in first through eighth grades, depending on the session

What's offered: Evening and overnight camp includes devotions, crafts, games, activities and campfiresongs

Cost: $25 for session one; $50 for sessions two and three

For details: Call church at 755-5007

Grace Fellowship Summer Camp

When: June 16 to Aug. 15 (9 a.m. to 3p.m. Monday through Friday)

Where: Grace Fellowship Church, North Codorus Township

Coordinated by: Grace Fellowship Church

Who can attend: Boys and girls, kindergarten through sixth grade

What's offered: Themes include Sports Camp, Boot Camp, The Pirates of the I Don't Caribbean, Veggie Tales, The Crucible, Beach Week, Market Place and Custom Garage

Cost: $55 per camper, with before- and after-camp care available for an additional charge ($85/week for 7:30a.m. to 3 p.m., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; $135/week for 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.); cost includes drinks and snacks; extra fees for field trips

For details: Call 792-6060, or visit www.grace-fellowship.net

Hartman Center Summer Camp

When: Seven weekly camps, June 15 to Aug. 2 (overnight/resident camp)

Where: Hartman Center, Milroy

Coordinated by: Penn Central Conference of the United Church of Christ

Who can attend: Ages vary, depending on the camp

What's offered: Themes include clowning and puppetry, dance, music and drama camps, soccer, swimming, horseback riding and canoeing camps; adults camps include fly fishing, scrap booking, parent/child, grandparent/grandchild

Cost: Varies, depending on the camp ($150 for three days; $285 for full week; $425 for specialty camps)

For details: Call Rev. Dr. Bruce Druckenmiller, 667-2431, or visit www.hartmancenter.com

River Valley Ranch

When: Eight weekly resident camps (June 22 to Aug. 15)

Where: Carroll County, Md.

Coordinated by: River Valley Ranch

Who can attend: Boys and girls in completed grades second through 11th

What's offered: Christian-based resident camps; coed, boys or girls only camps include Classic camp, Adventure, Ultimate Adventure, Trail riding, Horsemanship, Rodeo, X-Camp, FX Camp, Scout, Cowboy and Paintball

Cost: Cost varies, depending on the camp

For details: Call River Valley Ranch offices, 1-800-285-0122 (outside Maryland); 443-712-1010 (in Maryland) or visit www.rivervalleyranch.com