New River Canoe Trip (For rising 9th-12th graders, ages 15-18)
Camp Bethel is excited to offer summer camps with health and safety adaptations.
New River Canoe Trip (For rising 9th-12th graders, ages 14-18)
Week #4 = July 4-9
Sunday 4:00pm through Friday 4:30pm.
5 full days (Monday-Friday) of paddling and overnight camping on the beautiful New River in Virginia, from McCoy Falls in Virginia to Shanklin’s Ferry in West Virginia, but not before Narrows Falls, great rapids and “Canoe Tricks” on Thursday! Your week begins spending Sunday evening at Camp Bethel preparing and getting to know your group. Then we depart Monday morning for 5 days and 4 nights on the river: paddling, camping, cooking, playing, and living as Christians as we adventure together. We return to Camp Bethel on Friday in time for clean up and a Eucharist celebration before a closing dinner and 6:30pm dismissal. The trip itenerary may change due to weather, river conditions, or the needs of our group. Your excellent trip leaders are certified by the American Canoe Association, and include Beth & Steve Wiegandt, Joey Johnson, and Camp Bethel Adventure Counselors.
The River Adventure Program has provided canoe adventures and trips for over 37 years. We experientially build an intentional Christian community in the outdoors as we face the intense demands of supporting each other during work-duties and challenging group activities. This experience enhances self-esteem, encourages positive Christian values and develops leadership.
Each experienced leader is certified in Moving Water Instruction by the American Canoe Association, plus CPR & Wilderness First Aid. Camp Bethel Adventure Counselors accompany each trip. Equipment essentials are provided, but week-long trip participants must supply their own duffel bag, sleeping bag and personal items from a Confirmation Packet and gear list we send you after registering. Rated moderate with challenging options. Prior experience is not necessary, but the physical nature of canoeing requires good health and average ability, (ex: carrying your gear plus helping with group gear). Participants must pass a swim test on the first day of camp.
Subsidized Fee (discounted cost) = $460; Supporters Fee (actual cost) = $510; Sustainers Fee (cost + $50 gift) = $560.
Week #4 = July 4-9
Sunday 4:00pm through Friday 4:30pm.
5 full days (Monday-Friday) of paddling and overnight camping on the beautiful New River in Virginia, from McCoy Falls in Virginia to Shanklin’s Ferry in West Virginia, but not before Narrows Falls, great rapids and “Canoe Tricks” on Thursday! Your week begins spending Sunday evening at Camp Bethel preparing and getting to know your group. Then we depart Monday morning for 5 days and 4 nights on the river: paddling, camping, cooking, playing, and living as Christians as we adventure together. We return to Camp Bethel on Friday in time for clean up and a Eucharist celebration before a closing dinner and 6:30pm dismissal. The trip itenerary may change due to weather, river conditions, or the needs of our group. Your excellent trip leaders are certified by the American Canoe Association, and include Beth & Steve Wiegandt, Joey Johnson, and Camp Bethel Adventure Counselors.
The River Adventure Program has provided canoe adventures and trips for over 37 years. We experientially build an intentional Christian community in the outdoors as we face the intense demands of supporting each other during work-duties and challenging group activities. This experience enhances self-esteem, encourages positive Christian values and develops leadership.
Each experienced leader is certified in Moving Water Instruction by the American Canoe Association, plus CPR & Wilderness First Aid. Camp Bethel Adventure Counselors accompany each trip. Equipment essentials are provided, but week-long trip participants must supply their own duffel bag, sleeping bag and personal items from a Confirmation Packet and gear list we send you after registering. Rated moderate with challenging options. Prior experience is not necessary, but the physical nature of canoeing requires good health and average ability, (ex: carrying your gear plus helping with group gear). Participants must pass a swim test on the first day of camp.
Subsidized Fee (discounted cost) = $460; Supporters Fee (actual cost) = $510; Sustainers Fee (cost + $50 gift) = $560.
Register in 3 steps NOW for your River Adventure Trip: (or register with a paper form HERE)
1. Choose your Fee Option Payment OR Deposit Only below through our secure "Register Now" PayPal button using a credit card or a PayPal account. Any balance due and/or Add-On activity will be billed to you separately in a few days. There are no added fees for on-line registration, and you will be able to review your total prior to payment. $50 of your deposit or payment is non-refundable unless Camp Bethel cancels the camp program, (see "Cancellation..." information below).
2. Submit Data: After successfully paying your deposit, PayPal will direct your browser to our secure on line Summer Camp Registration Form (which is a Google Form). Allow at least 15 minutes to complete, and be as thorough as possible before you SUBMIT the form. If your browser doesn't redirect you to the Registration Form, please access that form HERE.
3. Get your Confirmation Packet: After submitting your Registration Form, your browser will direct to Camp Bethel's Confirmation Packets page (for you to print). We'll also send you an e-mail with links to your packet which includes your gear list, a required Health Form (to be completed and returned to Camp Bethel), your Balance Due (if any), and important information about your program.
1. Choose your Fee Option Payment OR Deposit Only below through our secure "Register Now" PayPal button using a credit card or a PayPal account. Any balance due and/or Add-On activity will be billed to you separately in a few days. There are no added fees for on-line registration, and you will be able to review your total prior to payment. $50 of your deposit or payment is non-refundable unless Camp Bethel cancels the camp program, (see "Cancellation..." information below).
2. Submit Data: After successfully paying your deposit, PayPal will direct your browser to our secure on line Summer Camp Registration Form (which is a Google Form). Allow at least 15 minutes to complete, and be as thorough as possible before you SUBMIT the form. If your browser doesn't redirect you to the Registration Form, please access that form HERE.
3. Get your Confirmation Packet: After submitting your Registration Form, your browser will direct to Camp Bethel's Confirmation Packets page (for you to print). We'll also send you an e-mail with links to your packet which includes your gear list, a required Health Form (to be completed and returned to Camp Bethel), your Balance Due (if any), and important information about your program.
Why 3 Prices for Summer Camp? The Choice is Yours!
Each family is different, so Camp Bethel offers a voluntary fee program. You know your family's finances better than we do, so choose the fee most suitable for your family. All campers receive the EXACT SAME QUALITY Camp Bethel experience, no matter what amount you choose to pay or contribute.
The Supporter's Fee is what it actually costs Camp Bethel to provide this summer camp experience for one camper, including counselor and lifeguard pay, utilities, insurance, meals, building and grounds maintenance, vehicle upkeep, replacing outdated equipment, accreditation and permits, program supplies and curriculum. Choosing the Sustainer's Fee (actual cost + $50 gift) gives you the opportunity to help us do more with the mission funding we receive. You help us stretch our limited campership funds to help more children experience the power of camp. You help Camp Bethel make needed improvements and foster future growth in all we do. Through mission funding dollars, we are able to offer a Subsidized Fee. This reduced (subsidized) rate is made possible by our District congregations, multiple annual fund-raising events, and gifts from individuals who value the impact the summer camp experience at Camp Bethel has on children, youth, and families.
2020 No-Risk Policy for Cancellations, Late Arrivals, Early Departure:
You can register with confidence. Should you pay for camp, and later decide to keep your child home, or if the schedule changes again, OR if camps are cancelled, YOU HAVE RISK-FREE OPTIONS:
1. Credit 100% of your payments toward another available 2020 program, or
2. Credit 100% of your 2020 payments to 2021 pre-registration, or
3. Donate part or all to help Camp Bethel weather significant financial losses due to March-June group cancellations (and help ensure we're here for you in 2021), or
4. 100% refund. We just need to hear from you at least 24 hours prior to the start of your camp, and sooner if possible. Please notify the camp office 540-992-2940 or CampBethelOffice@gmail.com ASAP if your camper will not attend this session.
Late arrival and early departure is discouraged, but allowed if needed. However, because staff, food, and supplies are already secured, we cannot provide pro-rated refunds for partial camp attendance once your camper has arrived unless Camp Bethel cancels the program.
Safety and health is our highest priority, and our policies and practices ensure safe and high-quality experiences. We are aligning plans and best practices with our many professional camp associations, and we expect upcoming guidance for summer camps from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health. We'll post updates at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/COVID19.
Each family is different, so Camp Bethel offers a voluntary fee program. You know your family's finances better than we do, so choose the fee most suitable for your family. All campers receive the EXACT SAME QUALITY Camp Bethel experience, no matter what amount you choose to pay or contribute.
The Supporter's Fee is what it actually costs Camp Bethel to provide this summer camp experience for one camper, including counselor and lifeguard pay, utilities, insurance, meals, building and grounds maintenance, vehicle upkeep, replacing outdated equipment, accreditation and permits, program supplies and curriculum. Choosing the Sustainer's Fee (actual cost + $50 gift) gives you the opportunity to help us do more with the mission funding we receive. You help us stretch our limited campership funds to help more children experience the power of camp. You help Camp Bethel make needed improvements and foster future growth in all we do. Through mission funding dollars, we are able to offer a Subsidized Fee. This reduced (subsidized) rate is made possible by our District congregations, multiple annual fund-raising events, and gifts from individuals who value the impact the summer camp experience at Camp Bethel has on children, youth, and families.
2020 No-Risk Policy for Cancellations, Late Arrivals, Early Departure:
You can register with confidence. Should you pay for camp, and later decide to keep your child home, or if the schedule changes again, OR if camps are cancelled, YOU HAVE RISK-FREE OPTIONS:
1. Credit 100% of your payments toward another available 2020 program, or
2. Credit 100% of your 2020 payments to 2021 pre-registration, or
3. Donate part or all to help Camp Bethel weather significant financial losses due to March-June group cancellations (and help ensure we're here for you in 2021), or
4. 100% refund. We just need to hear from you at least 24 hours prior to the start of your camp, and sooner if possible. Please notify the camp office 540-992-2940 or CampBethelOffice@gmail.com ASAP if your camper will not attend this session.
Late arrival and early departure is discouraged, but allowed if needed. However, because staff, food, and supplies are already secured, we cannot provide pro-rated refunds for partial camp attendance once your camper has arrived unless Camp Bethel cancels the program.
Safety and health is our highest priority, and our policies and practices ensure safe and high-quality experiences. We are aligning plans and best practices with our many professional camp associations, and we expect upcoming guidance for summer camps from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health. We'll post updates at www.CampBethelVirginia.org/COVID19.
