Skateboarding Camp, July 16-21, 2017 (for rising 7th-12th graders)
Skateboarding Camp, July 16-21, 2017 (for rising 7th-12th graders)
Sunday 4:00pm through Friday 6:30pm.
Skateboarders know about "instant Community." Take a group of enthusiastic skaters, add a skate park and ZAP, you've got instant Community! This week of camp has us doing all the usual summer camp activities (listed below), PLUS four day trips (Monday-Thursday) to the four best area skateparks for lots of fun and challenges, professional instruction and individual help, ALL WHILE capturing and creating our own skate videos for a "community exhibition" for families on Friday after dinner. Campers will reside in (gender separated) cabins on main campus so that we can skate to and from all our in-camp locations, (yep, the roads in main camp are paved!).
Prior skateboarding experience is recommended, but the only pre-requisite skill is the ability to "Ollie." Advanced skaters will develop even further AND help beginners learn new tricks and skills. You must bring your own board and helmet, and knee & elbow pads are recommended (parents can sign a special form to waive the requirement for knee & elbow pads). Bring your video camera/phone and your laptop for daily video work, (or borrow Camp Bethel's clunkers); details will follow in your Confirmation Packet.
In addition to four daily skate outings, activities for the week include group games, nature, crafts, music and singing, campfires, swimming, low-ropes group challenges, creek-fun, hiking the camp trails, archery, orienteering and geocaching, slack-lining, GaGa Ball & 9-Square, Morning Watch, Bible study, daily “Voice Your Choice” Unit activity, polar bear swims, night activities, special all-camp programs and an evening on the climbing wall and high ropes course! On Tuesday or Wednesday your unit will cookout in your Home-in-the-Woods and have the option of one or more overnight camp-outs (see opt-out info on brochure page 5). Be here for an awesome week!
Warning! Skateboarding activities inherently carry a risk of injury from falling. Our instructors and counselors work to decrease risk of injury, (by, for example, not allowing flips or jumps where feet are above the shoulders and requiring helmets). For these reasons, all Skateboarding Camp participants MUST be covered by family or individual medical insurance.
Resident Participants check in Sunday at 4:00 and check out Friday at 6:30. Day-Only Participants' daily check in (Monday-Friday only) is at 8:00am for breakfast in the Ark, and daily check-out is at 6:30 after dinner in the Ark.
Supporters Fee (actual cost) = $530; Sustainers Fee (cost + $50 gift) = $580.
Sunday 4:00pm through Friday 6:30pm.
Skateboarders know about "instant Community." Take a group of enthusiastic skaters, add a skate park and ZAP, you've got instant Community! This week of camp has us doing all the usual summer camp activities (listed below), PLUS four day trips (Monday-Thursday) to the four best area skateparks for lots of fun and challenges, professional instruction and individual help, ALL WHILE capturing and creating our own skate videos for a "community exhibition" for families on Friday after dinner. Campers will reside in (gender separated) cabins on main campus so that we can skate to and from all our in-camp locations, (yep, the roads in main camp are paved!).
Prior skateboarding experience is recommended, but the only pre-requisite skill is the ability to "Ollie." Advanced skaters will develop even further AND help beginners learn new tricks and skills. You must bring your own board and helmet, and knee & elbow pads are recommended (parents can sign a special form to waive the requirement for knee & elbow pads). Bring your video camera/phone and your laptop for daily video work, (or borrow Camp Bethel's clunkers); details will follow in your Confirmation Packet.
In addition to four daily skate outings, activities for the week include group games, nature, crafts, music and singing, campfires, swimming, low-ropes group challenges, creek-fun, hiking the camp trails, archery, orienteering and geocaching, slack-lining, GaGa Ball & 9-Square, Morning Watch, Bible study, daily “Voice Your Choice” Unit activity, polar bear swims, night activities, special all-camp programs and an evening on the climbing wall and high ropes course! On Tuesday or Wednesday your unit will cookout in your Home-in-the-Woods and have the option of one or more overnight camp-outs (see opt-out info on brochure page 5). Be here for an awesome week!
Warning! Skateboarding activities inherently carry a risk of injury from falling. Our instructors and counselors work to decrease risk of injury, (by, for example, not allowing flips or jumps where feet are above the shoulders and requiring helmets). For these reasons, all Skateboarding Camp participants MUST be covered by family or individual medical insurance.
Resident Participants check in Sunday at 4:00 and check out Friday at 6:30. Day-Only Participants' daily check in (Monday-Friday only) is at 8:00am for breakfast in the Ark, and daily check-out is at 6:30 after dinner in the Ark.
Supporters Fee (actual cost) = $530; Sustainers Fee (cost + $50 gift) = $580.
Register in 3 steps NOW for Skateboarding Camp: (or register with a paper form HERE)
1. Make your payment below through our secure "Register Now" PayPal button using any major credit card or a PayPal account. Your balance due (if any) 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 of your payment 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.
1. Make your payment below through our secure "Register Now" PayPal button using any major credit card or a PayPal account. Your balance due (if any) 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 of your payment 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.
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Partnering With the Roanoke Skatepark Initiative!
Roanoke needs a place to skate! And we are proud to support and partner with the Roanoke Skatepark Initiative (a non-profit 501(3)c organization) for our inaugural Skateboarding Camp, AND “to raise awareness on the importance of skateboarding as a form of recreational and cultural expression… [and to advocate for the eventual] construction of a new skatepark in Roanoke.” RoaSkate will provide semi-professional skateboarding instruction during our daily skatepark outings. Learn more, contribute, and get a VERY cool tee shirt at www.RoaSkate.org. |
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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 Supporters Fee is what it actually costs Camp Bethel to provide a 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 Sustainers 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. The Subsidized Fee is available only through May 1 unless the camp is "ON SALE." You may be surprised to learn that this fee does not reflect what it costs to offer summer camp programs. This reduced (subsidized) rate is made possible through the mission funding dollars we receive from our District congregations, our annual fund-raising events, and gifts from individuals who value the impact the summer camp experience at Camp Bethel has on children, youth, individuals and families.
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.
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 Supporters Fee is what it actually costs Camp Bethel to provide a 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 Sustainers 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. The Subsidized Fee is available only through May 1 unless the camp is "ON SALE." You may be surprised to learn that this fee does not reflect what it costs to offer summer camp programs. This reduced (subsidized) rate is made possible through the mission funding dollars we receive from our District congregations, our annual fund-raising events, and gifts from individuals who value the impact the summer camp experience at Camp Bethel has on children, youth, individuals and families.
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.
