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Welcome to Camp Bethel’s self-guided adventures! 

​We are glad to offer you this opportunity to get outside and explore God’s creation. Camp Bethel has provided two types of adventures, Compass Trails and GPS Trails. Compass Trails (or Letterboxing) use clues and a compass to find each destination. GPS Trails (or Geocaching) use a GPS device (Google Maps) and GPS Coordinates to find each destination. Each adventure
​has a theme, a color code (so you don’t get mixed up in your wanderings), an estimated time to complete, and a brief
description of activity level. The Compass/GPS Trails are open to the public.

Click the button above to get started on Compass Trail 1!
Estimated Completion Time: 1-1.25 hours
Color Code: PURPLE (small metal plates on stakes - bordered in PURPLE)
Description: Enjoy a stroll along main camp to some of the places that are important to our history and camp life, while learning some fun facts about camp. Most of the terrain is flat, with the exception of a 15-minute hike up a small hill that is one of our favorite mini adventures!
Click the button above to get started on Compass Trail 2!
Estimated Completion Time: 1.5-2 hours
Color Code: BLUE (small metal plates on stakes - bordered in BLUE)
Description:This adventure takes you up and down a couple of hills and around main camp.  Each stop has an exercise challenge to do. The repetitions and times for activities are suggestions only.  The estimated time includes doing all the exercises at each stop.
Click the button above to get started on Compass Trail 3!
Estimated Completion Time: 1.5-2 hours
Color Code: PINK (small metal plates on stakes - bordered in PINK)
Description:This adventure is on flat ground, but does take you through two fields.  The activity includes taking photos of various challenges/activities/objects as you go!
Click the button above to get started on
​GPS Trail 1!
Estimated Completion Time: 1.5-2 hours
Color Code: GREEN (small metal plates on stakes - bordered in GREEN)
Description: This adventure takes you through fields and woods with some gentle hills.  Find interesting challenges for your photos.  The estimated time includes your photo challenges.  This is a multi-stop adventure.  Each stop will give you a challenge to photograph as well as the next set of coordinates to keep you on your way.
Click the button above to get started on
GPS Trail 2!
Estimated Completion Time: 2+ hours. Recommended for Mountain Biking, Hiking will take longer.
Color Code: ORANGE (small metal plates on stakes - bordered in ORANGE)
Description: This is our longest adventure that takes you through fields and woods, over hills and valleys, from one end of camp to the other.  There are interesting facts and sights to see along the way.  Bikers may have to walk over bridges or steep grades depending on their physical fitness levels.  Hikers are welcome as well, but it will take much longer.  This is a multi-stop adventure.  Each stop will give you a nature fact as well as the next set of coordinates to keep you on your way.
Click the button above to get started on
​GPS Trail 3!
Estimated Completion Time: 1.5-2 hours
Color Code: YELLOW (small metal plates on stakes - bordered in YELLOW)
Description: This adventure climbs several hills around camp.  Along the way, choose an option and see if you can survive as a coyote cub that is living in human-occupied space.  Learn about how humans are encroaching on their habitat and making it difficult to survive.  Will you make it all the way through alive? This is a multi-stop adventure.  Each stop will give you a nature fact as well as the next set of coordinates to keep you on your way.
Here is what you will need to know and bring so you are prepared for an
​excellent adventure on your own here at Camp Bethel:
What to wear
  • Comfortable, close-toed shoes for walking
  • Comfortable clothing that provides protection from the sun/rain

What to bring
  • Plenty of water, snacks, maybe even a picnic lunch
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug/Tick Spray
  • A compass (only for the compass adventures) – your smart phone has a compass already installed!
  • A map of Camp Bethel. Downloadable here.  There are also a limited number of maps on the porch of the camp office.  We recommend a printed version of the map for your adventure.
  • A GPS unit or smart phone with google maps (only for the GPS adventures)
  • Hand sanitizer (these adventures are designed to be no touch adventures, but we recommend that you use hand sanitizer frequently)

Rules to follow while adventuring at Camp Bethel
  • All clues or challenges are outdoors, there is no need to enter any facilities. At this time, we do not have restrooms available-plan to go prior to your arrival and pack accordingly for any emergencies you may have.
  • You are looking for small metal plates on stakes that have different colored borders.
  • Leave all clues where you find them so others can enjoy.
  • Be mindful of the color code for YOUR adventure.  There are many adventures at Camp and we want to keep you on track!
  • Look before reaching into dark places.  Camp Bethel is home to many wild creatures.
  • Avoid going off trail.  Most clues or challenges are on trails or common spaces.  Help fight erosion by sticking to the paths.
  • All of God’s creatures are special and important.  Enjoy their habitat as an uninvited guest.
  • Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Keep Camp Bethel special for the next person or group.
  • Leave living things alone.  Use only dead and downed items for challenges.  (Dead standing trees are important to our ecosystem.)
  • If you encounter another adventurer, be polite but give them space – we have a lot of acres to adventure in!
  • Share your successes and adventures on social media and tag Camp Bethel! (#CampBethelVirginia)
  • Consider making a donation so we can continue to offer self-guided activities for all. Donations can be made here.