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  • Leon and Rupert Try The Way Of Jesus Together

    Leon and Rupert Try The Way Of Jesus Together

    The other week I returned to the adventure that is counseling at Bethany Birches Camp. I left the routine of my job as the facilities manager and once again became Counselor Rupert. Our cabin group that spent the week in Robin all arrived together on a bus and were part of the Camp Agape program.…

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  • Wood Boiler Update

    The boiler has been running for a few months now and it can heat (we have burned 6 cords which is all we set aside for this winter)!  These two video updates from Tuna demonstrate the latest.  Summary: the boiler can heat the cabin in addition to the pavilion (if we burn lots of wood).…

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  • Acceptance and learning relationships

    Acceptance and learning relationships

    One of the founding principles of Bethany Birches back in the 60’s was to “provide a camping experience for youth where counselor and camper together can engage in learning relationships which will prepare them for future responsibilities in life.” As you probably know it’s easier to have a learning relationship with someone you trust and respect.…

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  • Waiting Lists at Winter Camps!

    Waiting Lists at Winter Camps!

    This past winter has been interesting weather-wise.  Another interesting trend is the uptick in attendance for winter programs.  For the three overnight programs we saw 168 camper days which is 95% of total capacity.  On top of this, there were waiting lists for all three sessions! As many of you know, winter is so busy for…

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  • Challenges Experienced in Pavi Construction

    Challenges Experienced in Pavi Construction

    Greetings all.  I have been somewhat silent lately related to the pavilion project.  I had been hyping it for so long and I was so excited about it… I was always talking about it.  And then we ran into challenges.  And I got a little lost for a time.  And you may not have heard much from me…

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  • Occupancy Obtained! THANK YOU

    Occupancy Obtained! THANK YOU

    It’s true. Occupancy for the Bethany Birches Cabin has been granted.  Here’s the proof, in fact. This post is about the people who made it happen and what happened. THANK YOU! What happened: About a year ago we were informed we’d need to stop using the cabin April 1, 2012 The board and I struggled…

  • April Monthly Contact

    Each month, I write an email to some of Bethany Birches’ supporters.  The topics and content vary.  I share from my heart in these emails, about things that have happened at camp that I just love! A lot of times, I highlight something that one of our campers or staff has written or done.  And,…

  • Fire Marshal Visit

    Fire Marshal Visit

    This post is about a sad story.  It’s the story of the BBC Cabin the day the fire marshal came to visit. Bruce and Jay were friendly and clear.  They have concerns about how quickly people could get out of the building in case of fire.  They gave us a conditional permit, which ends April…

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