Presbytery of the Peaks Middle School Adventure (for rising 6th-8th graders)
POTP Middle School Adventure, June 18-23 (for rising 6th-8th graders)
Sunday 4:00pm through Friday 6:30pm. Adventure Camp has your perfect mix of wild fun and discipleship activities. You will live in cabins on main campus, then spend each day in a co-ed family unit of 10-12 campers with 2-4 counselors. Activities for the week include group games, nature, crafts, music and singing, campfire vespers, swimming, low-ropes group challenges, creek-play, Home-in-the-Woods camping skills, hiking the camp trails and a singing hike to Horseshoe Bend, archery, orienteering and geocaching, slacklining, 9-Square-in-the-Air, GaGa Ball, Morning Watch, Bible study, a morning of tubing on the James River (described below), a half-day canoe trip on the James River (described below), Caving, polar bear swims, night activities, special all-camp programs and a day on the climbing wall and high ropes course! Tuesday or Wednesday your family unit will have a cookout in your Home-in-the-Woods and have one or more overnight camp-outs (see opt-out info below). This is a great week of spiritual development, fun and adventure; exploring your extraordinary faith journey by "Branching Out" and learning that TOGETHER we are "Connected through Christ." Be here for an awesome week! Special POTP Price = $365. The Presbytery of the Peaks is paying $182 (half) of the cost of this program! Contact Rev. Jeff Binder for information at 434.845.1754 or rev.binder@gmail.com
Sunday 4:00pm through Friday 6:30pm. Adventure Camp has your perfect mix of wild fun and discipleship activities. You will live in cabins on main campus, then spend each day in a co-ed family unit of 10-12 campers with 2-4 counselors. Activities for the week include group games, nature, crafts, music and singing, campfire vespers, swimming, low-ropes group challenges, creek-play, Home-in-the-Woods camping skills, hiking the camp trails and a singing hike to Horseshoe Bend, archery, orienteering and geocaching, slacklining, 9-Square-in-the-Air, GaGa Ball, Morning Watch, Bible study, a morning of tubing on the James River (described below), a half-day canoe trip on the James River (described below), Caving, polar bear swims, night activities, special all-camp programs and a day on the climbing wall and high ropes course! Tuesday or Wednesday your family unit will have a cookout in your Home-in-the-Woods and have one or more overnight camp-outs (see opt-out info below). This is a great week of spiritual development, fun and adventure; exploring your extraordinary faith journey by "Branching Out" and learning that TOGETHER we are "Connected through Christ." Be here for an awesome week! Special POTP Price = $365. The Presbytery of the Peaks is paying $182 (half) of the cost of this program! Contact Rev. Jeff Binder for information at 434.845.1754 or rev.binder@gmail.com
Register in 4 steps NOW for POTP Middle School Adventure Camp: (or register with a paper form HERE)
1. Make your $50 deposit (or $183 payment) below through our secure "Register Now" PayPal button using any major credit card or a PayPal account. Your balance due will be billed to you separately in a few days. There are no additional fees or surcharges for on-line registration, and you will be able to review your information prior to payment. $50 is considered your deposit and is non-refundable unless Camp Bethel cancels the camp program, (see "Cancellation..." information below).
2. Submit Data: After paying successfully, PayPal will direct your browser to our secure on line 2017 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) and important information about your program.
4. Pay your balance-due before June 11. The Presbytery of the Peaks is paying $182 (or HALF) the cost of this program! Contact Rev. Jeff Binder for information at 434.845.1754 or rev.binder@gmail.com.
1. Make your $50 deposit (or $183 payment) below through our secure "Register Now" PayPal button using any major credit card or a PayPal account. Your balance due will be billed to you separately in a few days. There are no additional fees or surcharges for on-line registration, and you will be able to review your information prior to payment. $50 is considered your deposit and is non-refundable unless Camp Bethel cancels the camp program, (see "Cancellation..." information below).
2. Submit Data: After paying successfully, PayPal will direct your browser to our secure on line 2017 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) and important information about your program.
4. Pay your balance-due before June 11. The Presbytery of the Peaks is paying $182 (or HALF) the cost of this program! Contact Rev. Jeff Binder for information at 434.845.1754 or rev.binder@gmail.com.
River Tubing: It’s our best way to beat the summer heat! Your week includes a fun and relaxing morning of river tubing on the beautiful and historic James River, just 6 miles from Camp Bethel. Let the river do the work as we ride the gentle current through gorgeous scenery over riffles and mini-rapids while keeping cool splashing, swimming and playing. Get creative with your float style or team up with your counselors and new friends to build an ultimate tube-blob-flotilla! Tubes, PFDs and transport provided by our friends at Twin River Outfitters, with counselor leadership provided by Camp Bethel. Rated easy.
River Canoeing: Your week includes 1/2 day of paddling on the beautiful James River, just 8 miles from Camp Bethel. Canoe skills, swimming, lunch on the beach and more with your adventure counselors on a 10-mile river section, perfect for beginners and seasoned paddlers. Rated easy-moderate.
Caving: The wonder of exploring the underground world thousands of years old; nothing quite like it. We’ll explore the speleothems (look it up), corridors and cavern rooms in one of Virginia’s natural caves with the experts from Wild Guyde Adventures; a great way to get down and dirty while learning how to protect these unique treasures. Learn what happens when water meets limestone, (like springs and caves beneath Camp Bethel). Bring headlamp, pants, shoes & long-sleeved shirt to get very muddy. Helmet & leadership provided. Rated easy-mode
Opting out of overnight sleep-out during your week: On Home-in-the-Woods night for week-long Resident/Adventure Camps (see individual camp descriptions), your child may choose to opt out of the overnight sleep-out with their group and instead sleep in a cabin with our Leadership Team. To opt-out of sleep-out, check the “Opt-Out” box in your registration form. We want EVERY child to feel comfortable and have FUN during their time at camp.
Cancellations, Late Arrivals, Early Departure:
Please notify the camp office 540-992-2940 or CampBethelOffice@gmail.com in advance if your camper will not attend this session. Campers are expected to attend this camp in its entirety. Late arrival and early departure is discouraged, but allowed in case of illness, family emergency or conditions beyond control. (1) Your $50 deposit is non-refundable unless Camp Bethel cancels the camp program. (2) A $20 processing fee must be added if you choose to switch or reschedule your camp date. (3) If complete payment of the camp fee (or scholarship approval or Good-As-Gold form) is not received 14 days prior to your camp date you will forfeit your reserved spot. (4) There are no refunds for cancellation of reserved spot in camp within 14 days prior to your camp date. (5) There are no refunds for partial camp attendance or early departure for any reason unless Camp Bethel cancels the camp program.
River Canoeing: Your week includes 1/2 day of paddling on the beautiful James River, just 8 miles from Camp Bethel. Canoe skills, swimming, lunch on the beach and more with your adventure counselors on a 10-mile river section, perfect for beginners and seasoned paddlers. Rated easy-moderate.
Caving: The wonder of exploring the underground world thousands of years old; nothing quite like it. We’ll explore the speleothems (look it up), corridors and cavern rooms in one of Virginia’s natural caves with the experts from Wild Guyde Adventures; a great way to get down and dirty while learning how to protect these unique treasures. Learn what happens when water meets limestone, (like springs and caves beneath Camp Bethel). Bring headlamp, pants, shoes & long-sleeved shirt to get very muddy. Helmet & leadership provided. Rated easy-mode
Opting out of overnight sleep-out during your week: On Home-in-the-Woods night for week-long Resident/Adventure Camps (see individual camp descriptions), your child may choose to opt out of the overnight sleep-out with their group and instead sleep in a cabin with our Leadership Team. To opt-out of sleep-out, check the “Opt-Out” box in your registration form. We want EVERY child to feel comfortable and have FUN during their time at camp.
Cancellations, Late Arrivals, Early Departure:
Please notify the camp office 540-992-2940 or CampBethelOffice@gmail.com in advance if your camper will not attend this session. Campers are expected to attend this camp in its entirety. Late arrival and early departure is discouraged, but allowed in case of illness, family emergency or conditions beyond control. (1) Your $50 deposit is non-refundable unless Camp Bethel cancels the camp program. (2) A $20 processing fee must be added if you choose to switch or reschedule your camp date. (3) If complete payment of the camp fee (or scholarship approval or Good-As-Gold form) is not received 14 days prior to your camp date you will forfeit your reserved spot. (4) There are no refunds for cancellation of reserved spot in camp within 14 days prior to your camp date. (5) There are no refunds for partial camp attendance or early departure for any reason unless Camp Bethel cancels the camp program.
