I understand Kumbaya means come by here. Directing this at Jesus, we ask the Lord to come by here, where we are… to show up in our midst. We sang this at Polar Bear Snow Camp with the help of Scott Kratz. Here’s a recording from my phone: Kumbaya And a link to download it
Last weekend the cabin was bustling with Bobcat Campers. This weekend the cabin will be bustling with Polar Bear Campers. And next weekend the cabin will be bustling with Lynx Campers! Each weekend includes a great line up of snowy adventures on the tubing run and ice rink, unique BBC all camp winter activities, stellar Read More >
We had a great snow camp weekend with campers in grades 3-6. The weather was good. The tubing was good. The stove-sides were good. A few pictures:
Check it out. The Vermont Standard covered the recent Winter Family Fun Day at Camp. Tons of pictures! The link to pictures on their site The link to the slideshow directly
It’s true. It’s open. AND, you get a $50 discount for registering between now and next Friday at noon. An automatic discount that is. More details here. If you already know your sessions and dates, just go ahead and sign up! [button-medium color=”green” link=”bethanybirches.org/summer-camps/registration/”]Register Now[/button-medium] [button-medium color=”green” link=”bethanybirches.org/summer-camps/session-highlights/”]Compare Sessions[/button-medium]
Despite the snow on the ground and the fast approaching winter camps we are gearing up for another summer of fun, God, friends and nature. We’ve finalized the dates for SUMMER 2013, added a few programs to mix it up and will be ready to accept registrations NEXT Friday (Jan 18). Keep in mind, if Read More >
The hill is finally snow covered. Actually, camp is snow buried. For those of you that have seen me at a snow camp, what I’m about to write might surprise you. My heart sinks when the snow starts falling. There’s no arguing the snow is beautiful. Clothed with adequate warm weather attire I love to Read More >
Happy New Year from Bethany Birches! I (Cheeks) took a few minutes to reflect on the past year. 2012 was another year full of learning and challenge. The various challenges and uncertainty left a lot of room for God to work. As God moved and worked here on the hill I learned a lot about Read More >
This blog entry from Peg Smith, the CEO of American Camp Association caught my attention today. It is in response to the Sandy Hook shooting. It is relevant to our faith. It is relevant to the question: how should I parent? And, am I raising my child well? It seems to me the heart of Read More >
I am encouraged at the speed with which Dave Beidler is moving along in the cabin. Larry Wilfong joined in to help him recently and they’ve been putting the ceiling in the lofts. Fire Marshal stopped by yesterday to have a peek. He was pleased. I continue to be thankful for the many folks who Read More >
