What initially started as a church-sponsored summer camp in 1938 has evolved, with time and community involvement, into Camp Joy - an independent, non-profit organization that offers comprehensive programs for youth and adults.
The summer camp continues to serve inner-city youth. The Outdoor School Program offers a unique curriculum of hand-on learning experiences that introduce students to environmental concepts, as well as activities that promote greater self-awareness and cooperation. Leadership & Development delivers business, civic, and community groups a powerful program of challenges which focus on management skills, risk-taking, communication, and teamwork. JOY's newest program, Day Camp, was successfully launched in the summer of 1998.