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Summer Camp Registration & Health History Form 2008 in PDF  (531KB)

Camp Bethel 2008 Summer Camps Brochure in PDF  (2.87MB)

BROCHURE PACKETS WILL BE MAILED ON FEBRUARY 20 TO: all former campers (from 1999-2007) and all Virlina-District churches, pastors and camp reps.  If that doesn't include you, request a summer camp packet at camp.bethel@juno.com.  OR, request a brochure packet via phone, (540) 992-2940.

HOW TO REGISTER:  BEFORE YOU REGISTER: Check camp availability HERE.

1. Thoroughly complete both sides of the detachable Registration & Health History Form and return it via post-mail with a minimum $50.00 non-refundable deposit to: Camp Bethel Registrar, 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090.  Make checks payable to Camp Bethel.  Full payment in advance is encouraged, but the $50 deposit is non-refundable unless Camp Bethel cancels the program.

2. Parent/legal guardian or authorized signatures are required in the two last boxes on the Health History form.

3. You must attach a photocopy/scan of your medical insurance card and return it with each Registration/Health Form.

4. Use only one Registration & Health History Form per camper, per camp program.  You may photocopy the blank form for extras, or print extra forms at our web site.  Phone-in or e-mail reservations are not accepted; camper spaces are not reserved until we receive your $50 deposit.  Registration is first-paid, first served.  Check for camp availability at www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer_camps.htm.  Register early to guarantee your spot in your chosen program.  You may register for multiple programs, but use new forms each time.

5. Register before May 1, 2008 for greatly discounted rates AND to secure the camp date of your choice.  Also, we accept registrations up until the first day of camp as long as that camp is available.

6. Camp fees must be paid in-full 2-weeks prior to the start of your camp week, including signed Good-As-Gold certificates if they are part of your payment.  A $20 processing fee must be added if your complete camp fee is not postmarked by 2-weeks prior to your camp date.  A $20 processing fee must be added if you choose to switch or reschedule your camp date.

7. For your deposit and/or full payment, send a check or money order payable to Camp Bethel.  A 3% surcharge is added to payments and deposits made by credit card; we accept Visa & MasterCard.

8. Check the box indicating how you want to receive your confirmation packet: by e-mail PDF attachment –or– by post-mail paper packet.

9. YES, we accept pre-payment-in-full.  YES, we accept personal delivery of registrations and fees to our camp office.

10. Virlina Church of the Brethren congregations help campers with “Good-As-Gold Certificates” which may be used for deposit, partial-payment, or full-payment.  Ask your pastor or camp representative about Good-As-Gold Certificates.

11. Upon receiving your registration, we will mail (or e-mail) campers and parents a confirmation packet (indicating balance due, if any), including camper and parent information, check-in procedures, policy guides, any applicable waivers, and a camper gear list.  If you do not receive your confirmation packet within 2 weeks, contact the Registrar at (540) 992-2940 or camp.bethel@juno.com.

Photo CD’s Available with 300+ photos of your camper’s week at Camp Bethel for only $12.  CD proceeds help the summer program.  3 ways to order your photo CD:

  1. The “Payment Information” section of the Registration Form;

  2. At camp’s Trading Post before check-in or after pick-up;

  3. After camp by sending us a check for $12.

Mail or deliver your completed Registration & Health History Form with copy/scan of your family’s medical insurance card and minimum $50 deposit to:

     CAMP BETHEL REGISTRAR

      328 BETHEL ROAD

      FINCASTLE, VA 24090-4276

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