Together: with God, with each other, with creation. We are preparing for fun 2021 Summer Camps with health and safety adaptations. Summer Staff applications are open (see below). Until camp begins, do YOUR part to stay healthy!
No commitment, no pressure! Just answers to your questions!
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Read the detailed "2021 Camp Bethel Summer Camp Information" packet.
2. Click on the position that interests you.
1. Read the detailed "2021 Camp Bethel Summer Camp Information" packet.
2. Click on the position that interests you.
If possible, we recommend that you get vaccinated as soon as possible and before camp begins. (Not required, but recommended.) To find easy and FREE vaccination options near you, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov. Having a fully vaccinated Staff will make programmatic things like staff housing and Staff Training significantly easier. Before arriving at camp, we each must provide EITHER A, B, or C: (A) GOOD = a 14-day pre-camp screening form, (B) BETTER = a negative COVID test within 5 days of camp, or (C) BEST = proof of your Vaccination Record Card. (Upload test results OR card image HERE.) Look for an email from us (from CampBethelOffice@gmail.com) after May 13 with all the details.
Senior Counselors $320/week for 6-or-7 weeks.
Junior Counselors $160/week for 6 weeks. Add'l $25/wk each returning year, plus $200(+) end-of-summer bonus, plus $300 for every adult counselor you recuit, and $100 for every male Junior Counselor you recruit! Training is May 31-June 11, 2021, and paid weeks are June 13-July 24/31. (Total commitment is 8-or-9 weeks.) Add'l paid work available August 1-14. 
$70 per day x 5 or 6 days per week for 12 weeks.
Kitchen: May 31-July 31, plus August 1-14. Grounds: NOW thru July 30, plus optional Aug 1-14. |
For 2021, each Unit will have a Unit Coordinator, trained to lead all specialty activities. Also seeking a Health Coord., Pool Coord., Wellness Coord., and Assistant Program Coord. $320/week for 9-or-10 weeks, plus $200(+) end-of-summer bonus, plus $300 for every adult counselor you recuit, and $100 for every male Junior Counselor you recruit! Coordinator Training is May 23-28, and paid weeks are May 31-July 24/31. Total commitment is 9-or-10 weeks. Add'l paid work available August 1-14.
Adult Volunteer Application. Click HERE.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols during adapted 2021 summer camps, we will not be able to accommodate our CIT program in 2021. We are hopeful to restart the CIT program in 2022! Meanwhile, register for a Backpacking Trip! |
We are very proud of our excellent summer staff of counselors and support staff and their commitment to quality programming at Camp Bethel! Each staff member is interviewed, screened, and selected by the Camp Director, and we perform a comprehensive background check for each. Staff are hired on the basis of their work ethic, their Christian character, their ability share their faith and teach all our camp skills, their love of activity and the outdoors, and their commitment to helping children and youth.
We train the staff during an intense, comprehensive, fun, two-week Staff Training prior to the first camper week. Staff Training includes detailed and complete preparations in safety, first aid, emergency procedures, prevention, and all the methods and procedures of our educational goals and camp activities. All paid staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. Campers are sure to have a safe and fun week living and learning with their counselors.
Are YOU interested in an active, enriching, authentic summer in relational, outdoor ministry to children and youth? Camp Bethel is seeking the BEST SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS: caring, tolerant, college-age, service-minded, growing Christians wishing to serve God by leading and mentoring children in outdoor Christian education programming.
Counseling at Camp Bethel is a GREAT summer job!
“This summer… wins as the best summer of my life.” - John
“Camp, over these years, has shaped me into the person I am.” - Brennan
“It’s not just a job, it’s adoption into a family that lasts long beyond the summer.” - Caleb
“Camp Bethel is an awesome location; you will find Christ.” - Jonathan
“You create and build upon the most amazing relationships.” – Hannah G.
“Seeing God in the lives of the children and your peers is incredible.” - Lucas
“You can be yourself; everyone accepts you in Christian love.” - Sarah H.
“The same God who created these gorgeous mountains and these kind-hearted people also lives in me.” - Celia
“It’s the perfect summer job. The people will bring me back.” - Darryl
“It’s the most rewarding and beneficial thing I have ever done.” - Sarah G.
“I have realized a greater capacity for caring.” - Stacey
“Given the overwhelming amount of new friends and adventures... God is certainly here and certainly busy.” - Kathleen
“Thankful for nights around a campfire under the stars singing to the God who loves us deeply.” - Hannah M.
“It’s a life changing experience.” – Tyler
"Working at Camp Bethel is the best decision I ever made." - Joe
2021 Staff Schedule:
May 23-28, 2021: Summer Camp Coordinators' Training.
May 31-June 11, 2021: Summer Staff Training. (This includes Saturday-Sunday, June 5-6.)
June 5-6 (Sat-Sun): River Trip Leader Training for select Adventure Staff and Coordinators.
June 11, 2021 (Fri): Summer Staff Commissioning Service, 5:30-6:30pm, dinner included. TBD???
June 13 - July 24, 2021: Contracted camper weeks for ALL Summer Staff.
July 23, 2021: Summer Staff Closing Campfire & Closing Worship.
July 25-31, 2021: Week 7 is Adventure Week and hosting WBHS Band Camp for Coordinators and select staff.
August 1-7, 2021: 8th summer week (Guest Camp on site), for select Staff & Coordinators.
August 8-14, 2020: 9th summer week (SHS Band Camp guest camp on site???), for select Staff & Coordinators.
For staff or volunteer applications click on the links above, or contact Jenna Stacy, Program Coordinator at campbetheloffice@gmail.com.
We train the staff during an intense, comprehensive, fun, two-week Staff Training prior to the first camper week. Staff Training includes detailed and complete preparations in safety, first aid, emergency procedures, prevention, and all the methods and procedures of our educational goals and camp activities. All paid staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. Campers are sure to have a safe and fun week living and learning with their counselors.
Are YOU interested in an active, enriching, authentic summer in relational, outdoor ministry to children and youth? Camp Bethel is seeking the BEST SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS: caring, tolerant, college-age, service-minded, growing Christians wishing to serve God by leading and mentoring children in outdoor Christian education programming.
Counseling at Camp Bethel is a GREAT summer job!
“This summer… wins as the best summer of my life.” - John
“Camp, over these years, has shaped me into the person I am.” - Brennan
“It’s not just a job, it’s adoption into a family that lasts long beyond the summer.” - Caleb
“Camp Bethel is an awesome location; you will find Christ.” - Jonathan
“You create and build upon the most amazing relationships.” – Hannah G.
“Seeing God in the lives of the children and your peers is incredible.” - Lucas
“You can be yourself; everyone accepts you in Christian love.” - Sarah H.
“The same God who created these gorgeous mountains and these kind-hearted people also lives in me.” - Celia
“It’s the perfect summer job. The people will bring me back.” - Darryl
“It’s the most rewarding and beneficial thing I have ever done.” - Sarah G.
“I have realized a greater capacity for caring.” - Stacey
“Given the overwhelming amount of new friends and adventures... God is certainly here and certainly busy.” - Kathleen
“Thankful for nights around a campfire under the stars singing to the God who loves us deeply.” - Hannah M.
“It’s a life changing experience.” – Tyler
"Working at Camp Bethel is the best decision I ever made." - Joe
2021 Staff Schedule:
May 23-28, 2021: Summer Camp Coordinators' Training.
May 31-June 11, 2021: Summer Staff Training. (This includes Saturday-Sunday, June 5-6.)
June 5-6 (Sat-Sun): River Trip Leader Training for select Adventure Staff and Coordinators.
June 11, 2021 (Fri): Summer Staff Commissioning Service, 5:30-6:30pm, dinner included. TBD???
June 13 - July 24, 2021: Contracted camper weeks for ALL Summer Staff.
July 23, 2021: Summer Staff Closing Campfire & Closing Worship.
July 25-31, 2021: Week 7 is Adventure Week and hosting WBHS Band Camp for Coordinators and select staff.
August 1-7, 2021: 8th summer week (Guest Camp on site), for select Staff & Coordinators.
August 8-14, 2020: 9th summer week (SHS Band Camp guest camp on site???), for select Staff & Coordinators.
For staff or volunteer applications click on the links above, or contact Jenna Stacy, Program Coordinator at campbetheloffice@gmail.com.
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