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Lodges, cabins, cottages, shelters, meeting rooms in rustic-modern comfort with a 470 acre back yard, optional Food Services and coffee that's crazyamazingtastic.
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Festivals, concerts, Outdoor Education, banquets, weddings, group high-and-low ropes courses, school field trips... It would be easier to list what we DON'T provide.
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Camp Bethel Events:
January 11, 2023, Summer Camp 2023 Registration OPENS.
February 11, 2023 (Sat), 12:00noon, Camp Supporter Lunch, RSVP.
February 24, 2023 (Fri), Virginia Adventure Education Conference.
February 25-26, 2023 (Sat-Sun), Wilderness First Aid Training.
March 9, 2023 (Thurs), 6:30pm: Sow the Seed Banquet, RSVP.
March 31-April 1, 2023: Sounds of the Mountains Storytelling Festival.
April 15, 2023 (Sat), 7:30am: Spring Volunteer Workday, RSVP free meals.
May 26-29, 2023: Memorial Day Family Weekend, RSVP meals.
May 27, 2023 (Sat), Family Day/Summer Camp Open House, 1:00-4:00pm.
May 29-June 9, 2023: Summer Staff Training.
June 2-3, 2023 (Sat): Parent-Child Overnight and Day Camp.
June 9, 2023 (Fri) 5:30pm: Summer Staff Commissioning Dinner.
June 11–July 28, 2023: Summer Camps & Family Adventures.
January 11, 2023, Summer Camp 2023 Registration OPENS.
February 11, 2023 (Sat), 12:00noon, Camp Supporter Lunch, RSVP.
February 24, 2023 (Fri), Virginia Adventure Education Conference.
February 25-26, 2023 (Sat-Sun), Wilderness First Aid Training.
March 9, 2023 (Thurs), 6:30pm: Sow the Seed Banquet, RSVP.
March 31-April 1, 2023: Sounds of the Mountains Storytelling Festival.
April 15, 2023 (Sat), 7:30am: Spring Volunteer Workday, RSVP free meals.
May 26-29, 2023: Memorial Day Family Weekend, RSVP meals.
May 27, 2023 (Sat), Family Day/Summer Camp Open House, 1:00-4:00pm.
May 29-June 9, 2023: Summer Staff Training.
June 2-3, 2023 (Sat): Parent-Child Overnight and Day Camp.
June 9, 2023 (Fri) 5:30pm: Summer Staff Commissioning Dinner.
June 11–July 28, 2023: Summer Camps & Family Adventures.
CAMP DIRECTOR, BARRY LENOIR, TO "RETIRE" JUNE 30, 2023:
The Outdoor Ministries Committee of the Virlina District Board announces that Barry LeNoir will depart his role on June 30, 2023. He began his service on August 19, 2002.
Barry writes, “After 38 years of camp staff experience including 20 years at Camp Bethel, I am ready to hand over responsibilities to the next Camp Director. I have loved all of it, our Camp Bethel. I especially treasure the relationships with coworkers, summer staff, campers and families, congregations, committees, volunteers, guest groups, business partners, and peers in camping in Virginia and across the country.”
Barry’s tenure saw 112% growth in camp attendance, and expansion of the Summer Camps beyond Resident and Day Camps to Adventures, Trips, and Skills Camps. He advocated a “Small Group Camping” relationship-based philosophy of camp ministry. Over 20 summers, he trained and mentored over 500 Summer Staff to be Experiential Christian Educators with equal focus on group dynamics (F-N-S-P-R), child development, and activity leadership.
Barry encouraged ecumenism and collaborative partnerships, notably with the River Adventure Program, Carilion Camp Too Sweet, and the Presbytery of the Peaks. He was an organizer and workshop leader at the annual Virginia Ecumenical Camp and Retreat Leaders’ Gathering. He served on the Church of the Brethren’s Outdoor Ministries Association (OMA) Steering Committee from 2004-2010, and he received the OMA Camp Staff Award in 2011. He served on the American Camp Association (ACA) Virginias Local Council of Leaders from 2005-2017, and he is an ACA Accreditation Visitor. He was a presenter at the United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministry (UMCRM) National Gathering in 2013.
Barry taught and coached at William Byrd Middle/High in Roanoke County Schools (1992-2002) and served on Summer Staff at Camp Alta Mons (VA), YMCA Camp St. Croix (WI), and Camp Occohannock on the Bay (VA). Barry and Angie, and adult sons Zander and Cyrus will relocate to their family farm in Floyd, VA.
Barry writes, “Camp Bethel is ‘sacred ground’ because of the relationships with PEOPLE, not just the site and facilities. We’ve experienced tremendous growth and success these past 20 years, and we’ve expanded the reach of our ministry by following a ‘Program First’ philosophy. I will remain available to help the next Director, and I hope to volunteer as much as possible in the life of the camp, including the 100th anniversary events in 2027. I am excited for God’s continued work through you at Camp Bethel, and I am very grateful for being allowed to serve with you and our excellent staff.”
The Virlina District Board and the Outdoor Ministries Committee will establish a search committee and an application process in the coming weeks. Information will be posted at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/jobs.
The Outdoor Ministries Committee of the Virlina District Board announces that Barry LeNoir will depart his role on June 30, 2023. He began his service on August 19, 2002.
Barry writes, “After 38 years of camp staff experience including 20 years at Camp Bethel, I am ready to hand over responsibilities to the next Camp Director. I have loved all of it, our Camp Bethel. I especially treasure the relationships with coworkers, summer staff, campers and families, congregations, committees, volunteers, guest groups, business partners, and peers in camping in Virginia and across the country.”
Barry’s tenure saw 112% growth in camp attendance, and expansion of the Summer Camps beyond Resident and Day Camps to Adventures, Trips, and Skills Camps. He advocated a “Small Group Camping” relationship-based philosophy of camp ministry. Over 20 summers, he trained and mentored over 500 Summer Staff to be Experiential Christian Educators with equal focus on group dynamics (F-N-S-P-R), child development, and activity leadership.
Barry encouraged ecumenism and collaborative partnerships, notably with the River Adventure Program, Carilion Camp Too Sweet, and the Presbytery of the Peaks. He was an organizer and workshop leader at the annual Virginia Ecumenical Camp and Retreat Leaders’ Gathering. He served on the Church of the Brethren’s Outdoor Ministries Association (OMA) Steering Committee from 2004-2010, and he received the OMA Camp Staff Award in 2011. He served on the American Camp Association (ACA) Virginias Local Council of Leaders from 2005-2017, and he is an ACA Accreditation Visitor. He was a presenter at the United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministry (UMCRM) National Gathering in 2013.
Barry taught and coached at William Byrd Middle/High in Roanoke County Schools (1992-2002) and served on Summer Staff at Camp Alta Mons (VA), YMCA Camp St. Croix (WI), and Camp Occohannock on the Bay (VA). Barry and Angie, and adult sons Zander and Cyrus will relocate to their family farm in Floyd, VA.
Barry writes, “Camp Bethel is ‘sacred ground’ because of the relationships with PEOPLE, not just the site and facilities. We’ve experienced tremendous growth and success these past 20 years, and we’ve expanded the reach of our ministry by following a ‘Program First’ philosophy. I will remain available to help the next Director, and I hope to volunteer as much as possible in the life of the camp, including the 100th anniversary events in 2027. I am excited for God’s continued work through you at Camp Bethel, and I am very grateful for being allowed to serve with you and our excellent staff.”
The Virlina District Board and the Outdoor Ministries Committee will establish a search committee and an application process in the coming weeks. Information will be posted at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/jobs.
