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, Read More >
The Power of Camp – how powerful is it?
Bethany Birches Camp Job Description – this position is currently open! Position: Manager of Maintenance Job Type: Part-time, year-round Description: To perform the general maintenance, repairs, upkeep of the Bethany Birches Camp facilities including building, grounds, motor vehicles and tools. Tracking which tasks have been done and which are due is also part of this Read More >
Cheeks to Paris… and it’s like camp!? Last week this time I was walking the streets of Paris. It was excellent. It was great to be in a famous city on the other side of the world with REALLY GOOD FOOD, but even greater was the time I spent with my in–laws. Back in November Read More >
Free Camp! What could be better than a week at Bethany Birches Camp this summer you ask? I say Free Camp! No, this isn’t a chance to get a week of camp free, it’s a chance to get a few hours of camp free. Although, you can get $100 off your upcoming camp session this Read More >
I can’t tell you how good it is to be loved and cared for by a community. In Bethany Birches’ case, this is a community of love. A community built on Jesus. I don’t always know how to articulate what that means, but I write it because this community is different than many. For example: Read More >
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 Read More >
Recently, some of you (141 to be exact) filled out a survey to help us understand the support you have for this project. The results were helpful and meaningful – thanks! See the bottom of this post for more context on this project if you’re not sure what all this is about. Some highlights from Read More >
To anyone in grades 9-12: join us this weekend at the Jan. Connect. On Sat., Jan. 7 we will go skiing before heading back to camp for the rest of the weekend. And get this – it’s only going to cost you $10! Thanks to Neil and Hamish Dewar – the tickets are on them Read More >
Greetings. Sometimes, supporters will ask what we hope for, what we need to do the work of Bethany Birches better. Well, most of what we want isn’t what we need and most of what we need can’t be put on this list. But, there are some tools and other things that will help us do Read More >
