All of our camps are designed to engage campers going into JK to Grade 6. We provide your child the best camp experience with memories to last a lifetime through fun activities each day and leaders who care and are invested in our mission.

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CAMP INFORMATION

  • THE CAMP

    Camp Bethany runs day camps over the Christmas and March school breaks, as well as 8 weeks of day camps each summer!

    Camp typically runs Monday to Friday from 9 am-4 pm daily, with the additional option for before and after care at an additional cost.

    For our summer camps, campers must be in JK - Grade 6 as of September 2024. We gratefully ask that all campers be potty trained and able to go to the washroom on their own before registering them for camp.

    Summer Camps: July 1-August 23, 2024

  • REGISTRATION & FEES

    Cost: $170/per child for one week of camp. Subsidies are available by filling out the Subsidy Application Form during registration. Cost includes a Camp Bethany tee, water bottle or cinch bag.

    Before/After Care: $5/per child before camp and $5/per child after camp, per day.

    Multi-child discount: First two children enroll at full-price; any more children receive $25 off/per child. When registering your 3rd or more child from the same household, use the code BIGFAMILY to receive your discount.

  • SUBSIDY / SCHOLARSHIPS

    We have subsidies available for a limited number of weeks, based on the generous donations of our church family.

    During registration, please fill out the required questions, pay the deposit (if you’re able), and someone will get in touch with you. If you’re not able to leave the deposit by debit/credit, please email camp@bethanycc.ca and a staff member will connect with you.

NEW OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS!

Are you ready for an adventure?!

Our new Outdoor Adventure Camp takes all the fun of Camp Bethany to the outdoors! Campers will experience a variety of activities from bird box building to plant and tree identification to axe-throwing! Come explore the forest and discover nature, learn basic outdoor survival skills, conduct science experiments, roast marshmallows over a campfire, and so much more. As a special bonus, campers will travel by bus to go swimming on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the Thorold Community Pool.

WHEN: July 8-12 + Aug 5-9

AGE: Open to campers going into Grade 1-6

COST: $190

PICK UP/DROP OFF: Burgoyne Woods

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING

  • "Our daughters had a great time at Camp Bethany! The staff were all kind, friendly and welcoming. The Camp was extremely well-organized and our girls loved the games that they played while there! They were so excited to go to camp every single morning of the week and they came home at the end of every day with a smile on their faces! We would absolutely recommend camp Bethany to everybody! A big thank you to everybody that made our daughters’ camp experience so amazing!!!"

    Lila R.

  • "Camp Bethany was the best! My son enjoyed every minute of it, the staff were super friendly, everything was organized and I felt confident he was being cared for well"

    James K.

  • "Bethany camps are a wonderful experience and our kids have tons of fun. We know they’re in a safe Christian environment."

    Rachel M.

  • "My son has been attending Bethany Camp as well as Bethany Basketball program for the past 4 years (excluding the covid lockdowns). He has enjoyed every aspect of Bethany's programs and camps. Bethany's offers non-competitive programs to help children grow in confidence and skill. We will continue to send our children to Bethany camps and programs in the future and highly recommend it to anyone who is considering signing their children up for camp or programs."

    Jennifer O.

Volunteer Opportunities // for students in Grade 7 and up

There are so many benefits of volunteering at Camp Bethany: learning new skills, making new friends, sharing your passion and finding a place to belong all while journeying alongside young campers and being a positive influence in their lives.

Please fill out the application with as much detail as you can - we want to know about you and why you’d be a great fit!

FAQs

  • Camp Bethany runs daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm (including civic holidays). NEW for Summer 2024: our before-care starts at 8:00 am and after-care finishes by 5:00 pm. Extended Care is $5/per child before camp and $5/per child after camp. If you require care beyond these hours, please reach out to us at camp@bethanycc.ca.

  • Make sure that when you arrive at camp you have your litterless bagged lunch & snack periods, your hat, sunglasses & sunscreen for outdoor activities, comfortable shoes to run around in, a water bottle and whatever else you need to have the most fun ever! Please ensure all belongings you bring for the day are properly labeled with your first and last name. If there are specific items we need you to bring for a theme week or activity, we will let you know!

  • Starting this summer, we’re offering a lunch program for families! Cost is $60 per child ($12 a day) and covers all lunches, morning and afternoon snack periods. Featuring a rotating lunch menu that includes Pasta & Chicken, Burgers, Club Wraps, Turkey Sandwiches, Potato & Sausage, Pizza, and Tortellini. You can select Lunch Program as an add-on during registration. *A minimum number of campers are required each week for this program to move forward.

  • Camp fees will be refunded less a $20 administration charge, prior to the Monday before the start of your scheduled week of camp. After that, fees will be refunded less a $50 charge.

  • We have space for 100 campers. This allows us to provide the best possible experience for all of our campers. Once we reach our limit of registrations, a waitlist will be available, and in the event of an opening, we will start contacting those from the waitlist

  • Of course! There is a section on the registration form to provide the first and last name of a buddy you’d like to be paired with. Please make sure your buddy also lists you, so we get the correct match!

  • We offer a multi-child discount for families signing up 3+ children. First two children enrol at full-price; any more children receive $20 off/per child. When registering your 3rd or more child from the same household, use the code BIGFAMILY to receive your discount.

    Limited subsidies are also available! During registration please fill out the required questions, pay the deposit (if you’re able), and someone will get in touch with you. If you’re not able to leave the deposit by debit/credit, email camp@bethanycc.ca and someone will connect with you.

  • We modelled our tuck shop on the typical camp tuck experience and we offer a variety of sweets and treats ranging from $0.50-$2.00. During morning break, campers will choose their tuck, which will be delivered to their Home Base for the afternoon snack.

  • Camp is busy, active and full of sounds. We recognize that some children need extra support in these types of environments. Unfortunately, due to the size of our camp, we can’t guarantee the 1:1 support necessary. We encourage families to make arrangements for a Support Worker to attend camp with a child at their own expense.

    Please reach out to camp@bethanycc.ca before registering a child who requires 1:1 support

  • We have an enthusiastic, hardworking team of summer staff who are committed to providing your child the absolutely best camp experience possible with memories to last a lifetime. All staff have extensive pre-program training, on-going development, and evaluations. We also have a number of volunteers assisting our staff. Both staff and volunteers have completed reference and police checks.

    If you’re interested in joining our staff or volunteer team, email us at camp@bethanycc.ca