Camp Bethel E-News: June 28, 2010
1. Camps still available for all ages!
2. Summer Camp Photo & Video DVDs.
3. Benefit Golf Tournament, August 18.
4. Upcoming Camp Bethel events.
1. MOST CAMP PROGRAMS & DATES STILL HAVE AVAILABLE SLOTS: REGISTER TODAY!
Three of eight weeks in, and our 2010 Summer Camps and “Be a Hero” theme have been a HUGE success! We excitedly announce that many of our remaining camps still have open slots for new and returning campers! YES, you can return for a second/third week of camp! Come back and share another week with friends and your favorite counselors! Check weekly availability and REGISTER TODAY for upcoming camp programs at www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer_camps.htm.
2. EXCELLENT SUMMER CAMP PHOTO & VIDEO DVDs AVAILABLE:
This summer, April Burton has been documenting the fun and magic of each camp week with our cameras, and she gathers all other staff cameras to compile all the images and video from each week into an excellent keepsake. Photo DVDs have over 300 photos of your camper’s week and cost only $15 per DVD. Use the DVD in your home computer to view, print and share your favorites. Video+Photo DVDs have all the week’s DVD photos PLUS up to 2 hours of VIDEO from your camper’s week and cost only $25 per DVD. Use these DVD-Rs in home DVD players or your DVD-ROM. These DVDs are an important fundraiser for Camp Bethel, and they provide you with an extraordinary record by which to remember your time at camp. Proceeds from sales of CDs & DVDs help offset food, energy and staffing costs for the summer program, so you are encouraged to support your camp in this way. CDs & DVDs will be mailed to you within 2 weeks of your camp week. Order at camp’s Trading Post on Sundays 3:00pm-4:00pm, Fridays 6:30pm-7:15pm, OR after camp by sending us a check for $15/PhotoDVD or $25/VideoDVD.
3. 16th ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT, AUGUST 18:
FORE! Golfers and sponsors are needed on Wednesday, August 18 at Botetourt Country Club for our 2010 Golf Tournament and Banquet. Tee off is at 12:45pm. $70 per person ($280/team) includes green fees, cart and dinner at camp ($15 for dinner only); Mulligans sold at the course for $5 each; prizes for best-of’s and door prizes at camp. We especially need Gold and Silver tournament sponsors during this difficult economy. Assemble your dream-team for a day fun on the greens while supporting the ministries of Camp Bethel. Mark your calendars for this excellent tournament and meal. Get your team entry forms and info at www.campbethelvirginia.org/golf.htm.
This year, more than ever, Camp Bethel is depending on sponsors. Golf Sponsorship Forms are available from your Camp Representative, or our office (540) 992-2940; campbetheloffice@yahoo.com or at: www.campbethelvirginia.org/golf.htm. Sponsors also help us maintain our ability to offer excellent, affordable Experiential Christian Education by donating to our Summer Camp Expenses: Counselors: $225 sponsors one Sr Counselor for one week; $110 sponsors one Jr Counselor. Energy: $150 pays electricity & propane for one day, or $900 covers 1 week (6 days) of summer camp. Food for 200 campers weekly (16 meals per week for 8 weeks) costs $1087 daily or $6520 weekly. Insurance: $200 insures one day, and $1200 insures one week (6 days) of summer camp. Swimming Pool: Your $230 gift keeps our pool operating safely for one summer week.
4. UPCOMING EVENTS:
LABOR DAY FAMILY WEEKEND, SEPT 3-6:
Join us Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6. Check www.campbethelvirginia.org/labor_day.htm for the schedule of activities and our concert/performance schedule. Call today 540-992-2940 or campbetheloffice@yahoo.com to reserve a lodge, cabin or campsite and your meals, all at special-low rates. Bring bikes, hiking shoes and swim suits as we close out the summer together. It’s a great new-old family tradition; Camp Bethel at its best!
26th HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL, SAT, OCT 2:
Please encourage everyone in your church to participate and help in this vitally important fund raiser for Camp Bethel. Tell your friends and help us advertise. Heritage Day forms, fliers and information are available at www.campbethelvirginia.org/hday.htm, from your Pastor, Camp Rep, or at (540) 992-2940.
SAT., NOV 6 IS FALL WORKDAY:
Please help us prepare for the fall/winter conference season: leaf raking, tree work, splitting firewood, clearing trails, clearing gutters, winterizing facilities, etc. Projects for all skill levels; FREE (limited) lodging Friday night; FREE Saturday 7:30 breakfast; FREE 1:00 lunch. Make the weekend an annual church/group retreat with free lodging and meals! We especially would like to see all youth of the District here! RSVP meals to campbetheloffice@yahoo.com or 992-2940 by October 30 so we know how much food to prepare. More information is at http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/workday.htm.
MOST-ASKED REGISTRATION QUESTION (thus far) OF 2010:
... and the winner is the same winner as last year... QUESTION: "Can my child move [up or down] a grade level in order to attend camp with her/his [friend/cousin/sibling]?" ANSWER: YES, as long as it's only ONE grade/age level, and as long as YOU the parent confirm that your child's maturity will enable them to function in this camp's age group.
Honorable mention... QUESTION: "Can my child sign up for more than one camp week?" ANSWER: YES, YES, and YES!
BIG VALUE IN SUMMER CAMP FOR SMALL PRICE
A week at Camp Bethel is less expensive than summer day-care! Campers get three meals a day (Sunday dinner through Friday dinner), 24-hour care, PLUS all the fun and educational activities of camp living. YES, campers can attend as many weeks as permitted by parents for which they are age-eligible. Also, we accept registrations up until the first day of camp if that camp has open slots. Check availability at www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer_camps.htm and enroll today! Need a reminder about the VALUE of a camp experience? Check our nifty video at: www.campbethelvirginia.org/2009CampBethelWebVideo.wmv.
BIG SAVINGS IN 2010:
RECRUIT 5 NEW CAMPERS AND SAVE $100!
Earn $100 credit toward your camp fee for each group of 5 new campers you recruit! Print multiple copies of the "Recruit" tee-shirt form at www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer.htm. Note: For this offer, new campers must fully enroll in 3-day resident camps, week-long resident camps, or week-long day camps. We track your recruits through your submitted "Recruit" forms; start today! More about this offer is at www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer.htm.
WISH LIST: (All gifts are tax-deductible!)
A. URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS:
- 15-25 passenger bus or van or mini-van(s) given or loaned to camp from June 1- August 10.
- 4x4 pick-up truck for Maintenance.
- Gifts toward our Summer Camp Expenses (described in "Become a Sponsor" below).
- Used/new candles for summer camp worships.
- New/like new sofa sets for Ark Conf Room & Heritage.
- Treated lumber, all sizes.
SUMMER CAMP SUPPLIES NEEDED: First aid supplies (all kinds); pool toys (noodles, balls, floats, kids' life vests); box fans; rain ponchos; brooms for cabins; hygiene products; new/used candles.
CAMP-OUT TOOLS NEEDED: Bow saws; fire tongs; metal buckets; bailing twine; shovels; ground tarps; overhead tarps w/ grommets for hanging.
SPONSORS NEEDED: GOLF TOURNAMENT OR SUMMER CAMP
This year, more than ever, Camp Bethel is depending on sponsors. Golf Sponsorship Forms are available from your Camp Representative, or our office (540) 992-2940; campbetheloffice@yahoo.com or at: www.campbethelvirginia.org/golf.htm. Sponsors also help us maintain our ability to offer excellent, affordable Experiential Christian Education by donating to our Summer Camp Expenses: (Memo your check "Summer Camp Expenses.") Counselors: $225 sponsors one Sr Counselor for one week; $110 sponsors one Jr Counselor. Energy: $150 pays electricity & propane for one day, or $900 covers 1 week (6 days) of summer camp. Food for 200 campers weekly (16 meals per week for 8 weeks) costs $1087 daily or $6520 weekly. Insurance: $200 insures one day, and $1200 insures one week (6 days) of summer camp. Swimming Pool: Your $230 gift keeps our pool operating safely for one summer week.
WHO ARE YOUR BRETHREN HEROES?
We wish to make our 2010 summer camp curriculum, "Be a Hero: Live Like Jesus" more specific to the Church of the Brethren and to emphasize CoB theology and practices. We hope to tell the stories of our own CoB heroes from the past and present for each daily theme. Please help us with our summer curriculum by completing and returning a "Heroes" form available at: www.campbethelvirginia.org/rep.htm.
NEW E-MAIL ADDRESSES: The new general Camp Bethel office e-mail is: campbetheloffice@yahoo.com. Direct e-mail to Barry LeNoir and Jenny Steinbach is campbetheloffice@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS: www.campbethelvirginia.org/calendar.htm
Aug 18: 16th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
Sept 3-6: Labor Day Family Weekend & Benefit Concerts
Oct 2 (Sat) 26th Heritage Day Festival
Nov 6 (Sat) 7:30am: Fall Workday
Dec 29-30: Winter Camp Program
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“BECAUSE OF CAMP BETHEL” PROJECT & CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN HEROES:
Please share your “Because of Camp Bethel” experience by completing and returning the form at: http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/Because_Heroes.pdf.
Our 2010 summer camp curriculum is titled, “Be a Hero: Living Like Jesus,” and we hope to teach campers about Brethren heroes both from the past and the present. Learn more and PLEASE help us with our summer curriculum by completing and returning the form at: http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/Because_Heroes.pdf.
CAMP INFO PACKET FOR ALL CONGREGATIONS, MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:
Communication, communication, communication! PLEASE help inform your church and others about Camp Bethel. Our latest info packet includes half-sheet fliers about Winter Camp, summer staff, our storytelling festival, volunteer opportunities, 2010 Virlina facility rates, our 2010-2011 events calendar, 4 ways to help, and our Adopt-a-Facility program. Find the packet in PDF at: http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/rep.htm
GIFTS TO CAMP BETHEL ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE:
2009 was a difficult year being a not-for-profit organization, and 2010 is already challenging. For anyone reading this who is not part of our Virlina congregations, we ask you to PLEASE support Camp Bethel with a special gift. As a Christian non-profit organization, Camp Bethel depends on you! Operated by the Virlina District Church of the Brethren, Camp Bethel is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your gift is fully tax-deductible. Our Federal tax ID number is 54-6043879, and 100% of your gift supports the ministries and programs of Camp Bethel. Gifts may be sent to Camp Bethel, 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090, or contact us for more information at campbetheloffice@gmail.com or (540) 992-2940. Thank you!
ARK CONFERENCE ROOM FURNITURE NEED: Would you like to help provide a better experience for our guests? Over the past several months we have been updating the look and feel of our Ark Dining Hall and Conference Room. To help complete the transformation we would like to purchase a NEW set of sofas and chairs for the Ark Conference Room. The furniture we have now has served us well, but needs to be retired. All gifts are tax-deductible! Contact us at campbetheloffice@yahoo.com or 540-992-2940 if you can help.
FACEBOOK’s Camp Bethel Past-Present-Future:
Can’t get enough of that “good old-fashioned P-E-P?” Want to see our Great Photo of the Day? Join our official Facebook communication & reunion group for news, memories, photos, commentary and fun at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=2217724174.
Camp Bethel featured on WDBJ-7 Mornin': Part 1 & Part 2
CAMP REP INFO NOW ON LINE:
Whether or not your church’s Camp Representative attended our January 30 information rally, we’ve got everything you need for 2010 on our web site at <www.campbethelvirginia.org/rep.htm>. Please distribute this crucial information to your members as soon as possible. Thank you!
HOW CAN I HELP CAMP BETHEL?
Volunteer as a frequent weekend guest host. Get your church involved in Heritage Day and workdays. Sponsor or promote camp events, festivals, programs and site to your church, community and family. Secure items and supplies from our Wish List. Take initiative to come and help fix a needed repair (call first). Fund a needed project. Volunteer anytime with cleaning, maintenance, splitting wood, office help and kitchen help. Contact us at campbetheloffice@yahoo.com or 540-992-2940.
THANKS FOR READING!!!
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