Bethany Lutheran Church - Austin, TX: Camp Bethany

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Kim Lauer joined the Bethany staff on October 1 of 2007 as the Director of Children and Middle School Youth. She is married to Karl Lauer (from Arlington, TX), and they have a daughter named Ellie and two dogs.

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Each week of camp meets from 9:00AM until 3:00 PM Monday-Friday except VBS week. The campers will participate in group building, games, bible study, snacks, crafts, and much more. The age of campers eligible are children entering 1^st-6^th grades. All youth entering 7^th-9^th grades are eligible for our Counselor in Training Program (CIT). Youth 10^th grade and older can apply to be counselors. Please contact Kim Lauer if you would like apply for counselors.

Counselors in Training

Our CIT program is for all youth entering grades 7-9. The program is designed to help this age group become leaders. The youth will participate in leading the younger campers and gain hands-on experience. Students in this program are eligible for community service hours. The cost for this program is $90 per week.

Summer Camp Costs

Weekly Camps
Children entering 1^st-6^th grade
Monday-Friday 9:00AM – 3:00PM

The cost for an individual week of camp is $120*
*one-third of tuition is due at time of registration

A Mega Summer Pass (6 weeks) can be purchased for $600*
*one-third of tuition is due at time of registration

Three weeks of camp can be purchased for $300*
*one-third of tuition is due at time of registration

Extended care from 8:00-9:00 and 3:00-4:00 will be available for an extra fee of $10 per child per day. You must preregister to receive extended care.

Registration ends and total due on June 3. No refunds after June 10.


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Our mission at Camp Bethany is to be a safe place where children can come and have fun growing in their relationship with Christ and other Christian friends. We hope to provide children with fun activities to fill up their summer days and lead them closer to God. Whether you are looking for an all-summer program, VBS, or a specialty camp then we have you covered. Our new Community Life Center is the perfect place for children to participate in sports, fine arts and much more. We hope to have your camper join us this summer to have fun in God’s son, Jesus!
Six Weeks of Fun at Bethany June 10-14 - Water Week: Register online Join us for many water games and the trip of a lifetime on the cruise ship The Adventure! Pack your bags, hoist the anchor, and join the crew as we cruise through Paul’s journeys. Along the way we will learn where, when, how, and why we should spread the message of Jesus to everyone! June 17-21- Superhero Week: Register online Here in Mega City life is just like any other town, so long as that town has costumed heroes running about. Grab your mask and cape and step into our secret lair as we fight injustice with the inspiration of the heroes from the Bible. July 8-12 – Sports Spectacular: Register online The campers will participate in various team sports this week of camp. For inspiration, children will look at one of the greatest teams in the Bible, the Apostles of Christ, and find out how to play on God’s team!! July 15-19 – Center Stage: Register Online Campers will participate in various music and art activities. They will also follow along on tour via DVD with world famous worship band, Cloud 9, as they teach an up and coming artist what worship is all about. Get an all-exclusive look at behind the scenes footage of the band as they crisscross the world to make God's Name famous. July 29-August 2 – Power Up: Register Online Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually play inside a video game? Campers will join Rom, Ram and the Game Boss to play games, decode puzzles, and learn from Psalm 101 how to live a life completely powered up! Campers are permitted to bring their personal gaming devices this week to camp. August 5-9 – Zooplosion: Register Online Lions and Donkeys and Ravens, oh my! The animals are the main characters of Zooplosion. Campers will watch the Bible Stories through the eyes of the animals in the Bible and see how God always provides.			A Typical Camp Day 9:00AM - 3:00PM 8:30 am -Drop off and registration/sign-in 9:00 am- Opening assembly 9:30 am -Cabin time (planning for the day) 9:45 am – Activity – theme based 10:15 am- Snack time 10:35 am -Bible study time 11:00 am- Option One: Camper chooses from such things as Discovery Zone, gym time, arts & crafts, group games, outside games(when the heat permits) and other exciting options! 12:00 pm – Lunch and free time 1:00 pm – Activity – theme based 1:30 pm -Option Two: Camper chooses activity 2:30 pm -Snack 2:45 pm- closing 3:00pm -Pick up your camper