ABOUT US

Camp of Joy is a ministry of the ten Independent Baptist Churches in our area (Bihor), all of which are associated in Eastern European Mission.

We are dedicated to serving the Lord Jesus Christ through His ministry in Briheni, Romania. Our goal is to confront campers with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to disciple them and train them to be true servants of God, all for the glory of our Master. 

Here is a brief HISTORY of our camp: 

In the spring of 1996 John Demmendaal purchased the first piece of land of our current property, which included what is today the dinning area and kitchen and also the soccer field, no more than a swamp back then... It was a start and the Lord blessed greatly! 

Next with the financial help of churches and individuals from Fredericksburg and Rochelle, VA we were able to purchase the rest of the property needed. 

A great help to us was Community Baptist Church in Carlisle, PA through financial support and the work team that came and helped build the cabin and recently the bathrooms (a project that has almost reached its completion).

With the aid of Adopt-A-Church International we were able to raise the gym, extend the dinning room and purchase a second generator for our camp. They have also sent maintenance items.  

Financial help came from another part of the world also: Katwijk, Holland. HOE Foundation and Mrs. de Graaf have given money faithfully to help us keep the costs low, this creating the opportunity for virtually anyone to come to our camp (this year the cost will be approximately $25 for 5 days). 

We want to thank all of these people for their love and care demonstrated through their actions. You have made the existence of our camp possible. God bless you all!