Shamu reports from India
Counselor Shamu is back for another round! He checked in a few weeks ago from India. He’s tired and thankfully, will have time to rest up before summer camp.
BBC Blog
Prom: a fun evening!
We were very glad to host the Woodstock Union High School Prom here at camp last weekend. Thanks to you juniors and planning committee for selecting Bethany Birches. We hope to see you back again next year! Check out some of the pictures here from the Vermont Standard. Brandon “Tuna” Bergey p.s. a big congrats Read More >
Work Day Cancelled
Friends – it pains me to make a call based on the weather around here. As they say, if you don’t like the weather in Vermont, wait 5 minutes. But still, we’re cancelling the work day tomorrow. Often within 24 hours forecasts are fairly accurate (that’s why we waited until this afternoon to cancel). We Read More >
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). Read More >
Program Director Application Period is Open!
That’s right folks. This is your chance to apply for your dream job. Being the Program Director at BBC is perhaps one of the most fun (and most challenging) jobs out there. Just think – it could be your job to run (or delegate) Wet and Wild Wednesday. It could be your job to run Read More >
Program Director transition: you will be missed Chick!
Why do all good things come to an end? So that new good things can begin! Dan “Chick” Laubach has served as program director since May 2015. He has decided to finish his service at Bethany Birches effective the end of August 2018. He has made important contributions (and will continue to this year… and Read More >
Snow Camp Goes Skiing in the Back Country at BBC
Over the last few years you may have noticed back country ski supplies included on BBC’s wish list. Tuna scours the fall ski swaps and often returns with poles and boots to add to BBC’s collection. Last winter’s registration form included a box to mark interest in skiing the back country of BBC! In 2017 Read More >
Expedition Impact
The summer of 2017 was the most attended summer in the history of BBC. Praise God! Well over 400 campers came over the course of 7 weeks of summer camp. Serving this many campers required that we also have one of the largest staff teams in the camp’s history. Many different marketing events, individuals, and Read More >
Give Camp for Christmas
In a society preoccupied with STUFF consider giving the gift of an experience this Christmas. PARENTS: planning to send your camper to camp this winter or summer? Consider giving them camp for Christmas! You can use the form on this page to get them signed up easily and will get a card to give your Read More >
Becoming a Camp Shepherd
Becoming a Camp Shepherd The Bethany Birches Camp experience teaches many things. Some campers learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, some learn how to cook food over a fire while others uncover gifts God has given them. Learning at camp isn’t limited to campers. Bev Goshow (AKA Grandma Cookie Dough Chaos – that’s Read More >