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Hello Friends and Families! Memorial Day Family Weekend is still scheduled for May 28-31 at Camp Bethel. However, due to COVID-19, many of our usual scheduled (but optional) activities might not be feasible. Much is "to be determined." Health and Safety will be a priority, and we will follow Camp Bethel's COVID-19 Guidelines while present. So, we'll be together, but just sort of!
COVID-19 SAFETY: On Friday, May 28, the Virginia Department of Health will ask that UNvaccinated persons continue wearing masks indoors and around other UNvaccinated persons. Otherwise, we should all continue to wash/sanitize our hands and be as careful as possible, especially indoors and in crowded areas.
WEATHER ALERT: Friday's afternoon/evening forecast is for numerous thunderstorms with possible strong winds. Saturday's forecast is high temp of 72 with mixed showers. Sunday's forecast is high temp of only 65. Be safe, be warm, stay dry.
PAYMENT: If you have not yet paid in full for THIS year's camping/lodging and/or meals AND NEXT year's lodging reservation, please calculate your fees and pay in advance and online at: https://www.campbethelvirginia.org/memorial-day-family-weekend.html. If necessary, you can also write a check and deliver it this weekend (with a note) to our office porch metal mailbox.
As you recall, many of you who had paid facility reservations for the 2020 Memorial Day Weekend forwarded your deposit to 2021 OR you donated your 2020 payment to camp (thank you). So, if you were previously reserved for 2020 Memorial Day, you are also currently reserved for 2021 Memorial Day! If you donated your reservation, well, THANK YOU, but now you need to pay your new deposit to retain your present use. Don't remember? Then email Barry at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com.
MEALS: Meal reservations were due by May 21. If you reserved meals, please be on time (Saturday 10:00am & 5:30pm, Sunday 10:00am & 5:30pm, Monday 9:00am). We will serve buffet style, so please wash/sanitize your hands before going through the buffet line. UNvaccinated diners must wear a mask while getting food. All persons, please get a clean plate each time you visit the buffet, and please only take what you will eat.
We welcome the father-son group of "Royal Ambassadors" from Bonsack Baptist Church, tent camping Friday night through Saturday morning around the Cave Trail Picnic Shelter. We also welcome families from the Roanoke Valley Church, camping all weekend in and around the Deer Field and Campfire Circle.
If you plan to attend and/or if you want meals, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED ATTENDANCE AND MEALS FORM. (The form is a Google Form; be sure to complete it and click SUBMIT.) Only the buildings you have reserved are available to you. The Ark (and all amenities within) is only available to guests who have reserved meals in advance and only at meal times. If you are reserved but are NOT planning to come, let us know so we can offer the facility/campsite (for this weekend only) to a family on our waiting list.
Friday, May 28:
Saturday, May 29:
Sunday, May 30:
Monday, May 31, Memorial Day:
All weekend information (schedule, menus, forms, fees, etc.) will be posted on this site and updated as needed. The final weekend packet will be the printed copy on the camp office porch.
WE NEED YOUR IMMEDIATE HELP RECRUITING STAFF! All camps in Virginia (and elsewhere) are struggling to find staff, and Camp Bethel is struggling too. We have immediate openings for ages 16 and up for fun, creative, connected, outdoor jobs at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA, including:
Thanks for sharing this information with others in your group. Call or e-mail with any questions. We look forward to seeing each of you, our Camp Bethel Family!
Together, in Christ our hope,
Barry LeNoir, Spencer Knox, Jenna Stacy Mehalso, Mickey Nichols, Wes Shrader & the Camp Bethel Staff
COVID-19 SAFETY: On Friday, May 28, the Virginia Department of Health will ask that UNvaccinated persons continue wearing masks indoors and around other UNvaccinated persons. Otherwise, we should all continue to wash/sanitize our hands and be as careful as possible, especially indoors and in crowded areas.
WEATHER ALERT: Friday's afternoon/evening forecast is for numerous thunderstorms with possible strong winds. Saturday's forecast is high temp of 72 with mixed showers. Sunday's forecast is high temp of only 65. Be safe, be warm, stay dry.
PAYMENT: If you have not yet paid in full for THIS year's camping/lodging and/or meals AND NEXT year's lodging reservation, please calculate your fees and pay in advance and online at: https://www.campbethelvirginia.org/memorial-day-family-weekend.html. If necessary, you can also write a check and deliver it this weekend (with a note) to our office porch metal mailbox.
As you recall, many of you who had paid facility reservations for the 2020 Memorial Day Weekend forwarded your deposit to 2021 OR you donated your 2020 payment to camp (thank you). So, if you were previously reserved for 2020 Memorial Day, you are also currently reserved for 2021 Memorial Day! If you donated your reservation, well, THANK YOU, but now you need to pay your new deposit to retain your present use. Don't remember? Then email Barry at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com.
MEALS: Meal reservations were due by May 21. If you reserved meals, please be on time (Saturday 10:00am & 5:30pm, Sunday 10:00am & 5:30pm, Monday 9:00am). We will serve buffet style, so please wash/sanitize your hands before going through the buffet line. UNvaccinated diners must wear a mask while getting food. All persons, please get a clean plate each time you visit the buffet, and please only take what you will eat.
We welcome the father-son group of "Royal Ambassadors" from Bonsack Baptist Church, tent camping Friday night through Saturday morning around the Cave Trail Picnic Shelter. We also welcome families from the Roanoke Valley Church, camping all weekend in and around the Deer Field and Campfire Circle.
If you plan to attend and/or if you want meals, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED ATTENDANCE AND MEALS FORM. (The form is a Google Form; be sure to complete it and click SUBMIT.) Only the buildings you have reserved are available to you. The Ark (and all amenities within) is only available to guests who have reserved meals in advance and only at meal times. If you are reserved but are NOT planning to come, let us know so we can offer the facility/campsite (for this weekend only) to a family on our waiting list.
Friday, May 28:
- 7:00pm: Music Jam in the Shelter-by-the-Spring. Unvaccinated persons must wear facemasks.
- 10:00pm: Gym closed, and quiet hours through campus.
Saturday, May 29:
- 10:00am: Brunch at the Ark Dining Hall for those who reserved. See meals information below.
- 1:00-5:15: Pool OPEN. Children and teens must me supervised by an adult.
- 4:00-5:00: Kids "Take-it-and-Make-it" Craft Bags available for pick up at the Shelter-by-the-Spring. Thank you Benjamin & Allison Kidd-Miller! Donations encouraged.
- 5:30pm: Dinner at the Ark Dining Hall for those who reserved. See meals information below.
- 6:30pm: Music Jam in the Shelter-by-the-Spring. Unvaccinated persons must wear facemasks.
- 10:00pm: Gym closed, and quiet hours through campus.
Sunday, May 30:
- 9:00am: Worship at the Ark Lawn (pond side) w/ New Bethel CoB (weather permitting). Bring your own lawn chair.
- 10:00am: Brunch at the Ark Dining Hall for those who reserved. See meals information below.
- 11:00am: Worship in Hillside Auditorium w/ the families of Roanoke Valley Church, (UNvaxxed = wear your mask).
- 1:00-5:15: Pool OPEN. Children and teens must me supervised by an adult.
- 5:30pm: Dinner at the Ark Dining Hall for those who reserved. See meals information below.
- 6:15-7:15pm: Trading Post open. Credit Cards welcome. New shirts, bottles & more.
- 6:30pm: Music Jam in the Shelter-by-the-Spring. Unvaccinated persons must wear facemasks.
- 10:00pm: Gym closed, and quiet hours through campus.
Monday, May 31, Memorial Day:
- 9:00am: Breakfast at the Ark Dining Hall for those who reserved. See meals information below.
- 10:00-12:30: Pool OPEN. Children and teens must me supervised by an adult.
- Summer Camp Staff are arriving on Monday afternoon at 2:00pm to begin their 12-day training. As you depart, please thoroughly clean your facilities and areas, plus bathhouses, to help us prepare for camps. Thank you!
- Help us add a few outdoor-based and distanced/safe activities! E-mail the information and time choice to us ASAP so we can include it into the weekend’s optional (and safe) activities.
- Bring your face masks, extra hand-sanitizer, and extra disinfectant wipes. Unvaccinated persons must wear masks indoors and when in close proximity to anyone, whether indoors OR outdoors.
- Please pay your fees (lodging, camping, meals, and future reservations) IN ADVANCE and ON LINE using the "Pay In Advance" button above.
- Bring extra cash, check book or credit card for payments, for free-will offerings (if we have musicians), for Sunday morning offering for New Bethel CoB, for the "Trading Post Outlet" items, and for donations.
- BRING YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKES (and helmets) and hit our new biking trails!!! We need tires on these trails!
All weekend information (schedule, menus, forms, fees, etc.) will be posted on this site and updated as needed. The final weekend packet will be the printed copy on the camp office porch.
WE NEED YOUR IMMEDIATE HELP RECRUITING STAFF! All camps in Virginia (and elsewhere) are struggling to find staff, and Camp Bethel is struggling too. We have immediate openings for ages 16 and up for fun, creative, connected, outdoor jobs at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA, including:
- Kitchen Team (non-resident) = $350 or $420 per week (5 mornings or 6 afternoons) for 9-11 weeks. https://www.campbethelvirginia.org/kitchen-staff.html
- Counselors (resident) = $2,120 for age 18+, and $1,160 for age 16-17, May 31-July 24. https://www.campbethelvirginia.org/counselors.html
- Grounds Crew (non-resident) = $9.75/hour for as many days as you want per week, ages 16+. https://www.campbethelvirginia.org/grounds-crew.html
Thanks for sharing this information with others in your group. Call or e-mail with any questions. We look forward to seeing each of you, our Camp Bethel Family!
Together, in Christ our hope,
Barry LeNoir, Spencer Knox, Jenna Stacy Mehalso, Mickey Nichols, Wes Shrader & the Camp Bethel Staff
MEALS INFORMATION:
Reserve your meals on the ATTENDANCE AND MEALS FORM BEFORE May 21 at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940. Meals in the Ark will be served either "cafeteria style" or as "grab-and-go" boxed meals at the exact time listed below. Outdoor seating is available (weather permitting), and distanced indoor seating is available.
Memorial Day Family Camp Weekend Menus:
All meals are served w/ options, appropriate condiments and “fixin’s” (butter, apple butter, ketchup, dressings, etc.). Self-serve coffee and tea is available in the Dining Hall at all times for guests who reserve meals. Ice, $2/bag at ice machine.
Saturday, May 29, 10:00am BRUNCH. Adult $9, Child 4-12 $4.5, Infant 0-3 FREE.
Pancakes, Hash Browns (DF/GF/VG), Sausage Links (GF), Scrambled Eggs (GF/VG), Fresh, Mixed Fruit,
Orange Juice, Water, Coffee & Teas. Served with syrup, butter, apple butter, ketchup. Options include Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Milk (2%, Soy, & Almond), Yogurt, Granola, PB&J, Bagels, and Muffins.
Saturday, May 29, 5:30pm DINNER. Adult $10, Child $5.00, Infant 0-3 FREE.
Roasted Turkey Breast w/ Brown Gravy, Au-Gratin Potatoes (GF/VG), Seasoned Broccoli (DF/GF/VG), "Camp Bethel" Yeast Rolls, Lemon Bars, Tea, Water, Coffee. Served with butter, apple butter, ketchup, barbeque sauce. Options include, Fresh Fruit, Salad w/ Salad Mix, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing, Croutons.
Sunday, May 30, 10:00am BRUNCH. Adult $9, Child 4-12 $4.5, Infant 0-3 FREE.
French Toast, Sausage Links (GF), Scrambled Eggs (GF/VG), Seasoned Potatoes (DF/GF/VG), Fresh, Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice, Water, Coffee, Teas. Served with syrup, butter, apple butter, ketchup. Options include Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Milk (2%, Soy, & Almond), Fruit Salad, Yogurt, Granola, PB&J, Bagels, and Muffins.
Sunday, May 30, 5:30pm DINNER. Adult $10, Child $5.00, Infant 0-3 FREE.
BBQ Chicken (DF/GF), Corn on the Cob (GF/VG), Mashed Potatoes (GF/VG), Macaroni & Cheese, “Camp Bethel” Yeast Rolls, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tea, Water, Coffee. Served with butter, apple butter. Options include Fresh Fruit, Salad w/ Salad Mix, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing, Croutons.
Monday, May 31 Memorial Day, 9:00am BRUNCH. Adult $9, Child 4-12 $4.5, Infant 0-3 FREE.
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Sausage Patties, Scrambled Eggs (GF/VG), Hash Browns (DF/GF/VG), Apple Juice, Water, Coffee, Teas. Served with butter, apple butter, ketchup. Options include Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Milk (2%, Soy, & Almond), Fruit Salad, Yogurt, Granola, Bagels, Muffins.
Reserve your meals on the ATTENDANCE AND MEALS FORM BEFORE May 21 at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940. Meals in the Ark will be served either "cafeteria style" or as "grab-and-go" boxed meals at the exact time listed below. Outdoor seating is available (weather permitting), and distanced indoor seating is available.
Memorial Day Family Camp Weekend Menus:
All meals are served w/ options, appropriate condiments and “fixin’s” (butter, apple butter, ketchup, dressings, etc.). Self-serve coffee and tea is available in the Dining Hall at all times for guests who reserve meals. Ice, $2/bag at ice machine.
Saturday, May 29, 10:00am BRUNCH. Adult $9, Child 4-12 $4.5, Infant 0-3 FREE.
Pancakes, Hash Browns (DF/GF/VG), Sausage Links (GF), Scrambled Eggs (GF/VG), Fresh, Mixed Fruit,
Orange Juice, Water, Coffee & Teas. Served with syrup, butter, apple butter, ketchup. Options include Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Milk (2%, Soy, & Almond), Yogurt, Granola, PB&J, Bagels, and Muffins.
Saturday, May 29, 5:30pm DINNER. Adult $10, Child $5.00, Infant 0-3 FREE.
Roasted Turkey Breast w/ Brown Gravy, Au-Gratin Potatoes (GF/VG), Seasoned Broccoli (DF/GF/VG), "Camp Bethel" Yeast Rolls, Lemon Bars, Tea, Water, Coffee. Served with butter, apple butter, ketchup, barbeque sauce. Options include, Fresh Fruit, Salad w/ Salad Mix, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing, Croutons.
Sunday, May 30, 10:00am BRUNCH. Adult $9, Child 4-12 $4.5, Infant 0-3 FREE.
French Toast, Sausage Links (GF), Scrambled Eggs (GF/VG), Seasoned Potatoes (DF/GF/VG), Fresh, Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice, Water, Coffee, Teas. Served with syrup, butter, apple butter, ketchup. Options include Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Milk (2%, Soy, & Almond), Fruit Salad, Yogurt, Granola, PB&J, Bagels, and Muffins.
Sunday, May 30, 5:30pm DINNER. Adult $10, Child $5.00, Infant 0-3 FREE.
BBQ Chicken (DF/GF), Corn on the Cob (GF/VG), Mashed Potatoes (GF/VG), Macaroni & Cheese, “Camp Bethel” Yeast Rolls, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tea, Water, Coffee. Served with butter, apple butter. Options include Fresh Fruit, Salad w/ Salad Mix, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing, Croutons.
Monday, May 31 Memorial Day, 9:00am BRUNCH. Adult $9, Child 4-12 $4.5, Infant 0-3 FREE.
Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Sausage Patties, Scrambled Eggs (GF/VG), Hash Browns (DF/GF/VG), Apple Juice, Water, Coffee, Teas. Served with butter, apple butter, ketchup. Options include Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Milk (2%, Soy, & Almond), Fruit Salad, Yogurt, Granola, Bagels, Muffins.
PAY ONLINE AND IN ADVANCE.
Please to PAY IN ADVANCE for your 2021 Memorial Day Meals and/or your facility/campsite for 2021 or 2022.
STEP 1: CALCULATE YOUR TOTAL MEALS COSTS.
Brunches = Adult $9, Child 4-12 $4.5, Infant 0-3 FREE. Dinners = Adult $10, Child $5.00, Infant 0-3 FREE.
STEP 2: CALCULATE YOUR FACILITY/CAMPSITE COSTS (be sure to subtract any deposits you have already paid).
STEP 3: ADD YOUR TOTALS, AND PAY AT OUR PAYMENT PAGE AND MAKE YOUR PAYMENT. Thank you!
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