Programs with purpose; relational ministry; experiential education.  Experiences that change lives for campers and counselors who will CHANGE THE WORLD!

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

2008 Summer Camps Brochure in PDF  (2.87MB)     Schedule of 2008 Camps

Schedule of 2008 Camps: “Handle With Care”

   Day 1:  Create!  Genesis 1:1-25

   Day 2:  Relate!  Genesis: 2:4-23

   Day 3:  Choose!  Genesis 6:11 - 9:17

   Day 4:  Trust!  Luke 12:13-32

   Day 5:  Act!  Matthew 25:14-30

   Day 6:  Proclaim!  Mark 16:9-20

American Camp Association Accredited since 1970.

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

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

“In the hills of old Virginia, where the whippoorwills are calling, where the crystal springs are flowing, is our Camp Bethel.”

Written in 1927, our old Camp song evokes the lasting images of this blessed place:  the hills and forests rise to meet the towering Blue Ridge Mountains; the abundant wildlife scampers through the fields and flits in the tree tops; the wash of waters gurgles in our streams, our glassy ponds, and rises to fill the Big Spring; youth and children sing in a peaceful sanctuary of sun-filled days and star-lit nights.

The Summer Program
Camp Bethel's program has been established since 1927 and is accredited by the American Camp Association.  Activities include swimming, hiking, crafts, environmental education, singing, camp-outs, cook-outs, Home-in-the-Woods camping skills, group games, creek-play, campfires, fishing, group challenge course, nightly evening programs and worship, daily work duties, service projects and daily Bible Study.

Our program offers progression into more adventure-based experiences for older campers so that campers are encouraged to return year after year.  These adventures include our high-ropes course, backpacking, canoeing, caving, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, float-fishing and white-water rafting.

Our philosophy is a small group emphasis which focuses on creating and nurturing an intentional Christian community, living as the Body of Christ.  All daily activities are experienced as a family unit as each group learns to work, play, and worship together.

Follow the link on this page for our list of summer programs, and see you at Camp Bethel this summer!

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