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River Otters Paddle Sports at Camp Bethel

FOR INFORMATION, contact instructor Beth Wiegandt at YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com or 540-556-2594.

For Youth:
River Adventure Program Canoe Trips for rising 6th-8th graders and 9th-12th graders.
Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 1 night at Camp Bethel, then 3-5 days and nights on the river, paddling, camping, cooking, and living together as Christians. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided.
June 14-19, New River Canoe Trip for rising 9th-12th graders .
June 21-26, James River Canoe Trip for rising 6th-8th graders.

Subsidized Fee = $460; Supporters Fee = $510; Sustainers Fee = $560.

River Otters Paddlesports Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders
June 7-12, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 3 days of instruction and day trips in canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Beginners welcome. Subsidized Fee = $460; Supporters Fee = $510; Sustainers Fee = $560.
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​River Otters Kayaking Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders.
June 28-July 3, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 4 days of instruction includes 1 pool day and 3 river days; no experience needed.  
Subsidized Fee = $460; Supporters Fee = $510; Sustainers Fee = $560.
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River Otters Stand-Up Paddleboard Adventure for rising 7th-12th graders 
June 21-26, Sun 4:00 - Fri 6:30. 3 days on the river ​with instruction. Day 1 is maneuvering your board and safety and rescue drills. Days 2 and 3 are trips down the river practicing river reading, maneuvering in current, and trying your hand at surfing.
Subsidized Fee = $460; Supporters Fee = $510; Sustainers Fee = $560.
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For Adults:  Dates TBD
Introduction to Coastal Kayak: July 28. Join us for this introduction to paddling coastal kayaks, navigating, and assisted rescues as we explore a lake in Franklin County.  All gear is provided for the course.  Registration can be found soon at www.franklincountyva.gov/parks 

River Stand Up Paddleboards: April 29, August 5, OR September 2.  Join us for this introductory course for using Stand Up Paddleboards on rivers – including maneuvering your board, river reading, and navigating class I rapids.  All gear is provided for the course.  Registrations open soon  at http://www.playroanoke.com/

Day Trip Leader Course (kayak/canoe): June 2 (7:30 pm) - 3 (5:00 pm).  This is a great class for anyone who spends time on the river.  The focus in on preparing for trips, preventing accidents, boat maneuvering skills, and safety and rescue skills.  Lodging options are available if needed. Information and registration at 
http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/aca-trip-leader-course-may-19-21.html 


For Families:
Lil' Otters Family Tuesday Paddleboard Play
: ages 7 & up w/ parent. 
5:30 dinner and songs in the Ark Dining Hall, then playing on camp's ponds with our Stand-Up-Paddleboards, ending with a campfire & S'mores and access to showers.  $28 per person.

Lil' Otters Family Wednesday Canoeing: for all ages. 
5:30 dinner in the Ark Dining Hall, then a short canoe trip on the James River, ending with a campfire & S'mores and access to showers. Participants must be comfortable in a canoe. Fee includes meal, gear, leadership & shuttle to and from the river.  $28 per person.


Trainings:
River Otters also offers American Canoe Association trainings.  Check out our Trip Leader course for anyone who spends time on the river, or our Instructor Certification courses for canoe and kayak at http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/aca-courses.html

FOR INFORMATION, contact instructor Beth Wiegandt at YourOutdoorClassroom@gmail.com or 540-556-2594.
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WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING:
"Our son and daughter have been coming to Camp Bethel since they were 5 years old--they are now 13 and 14 years old. We have found that your camp is one of the few that our kids continue to enjoy even as they are older. Other camps (sometimes a lot more expensive) are nice but for some reason the magic of Camp Bethel remains. We also really respect the way that your camp incorporates God and Bible study but in such a way that it is still cool--a rarity these days to find a place were kids can be kids and learn to love God and care for one another in God's creation. Thanks so much for the awesome experience for our kids and the ongoing magic that is Camp Bethel. Thanks, Gina and Chris Engel" 

CONTACT US  540.992.2940
CampBethelOffice@gmail.com
328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090

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