October Newsletter

At the beginning of this year, the Bear Creek Camp Board of Directors embarked on a process of strategic planning to set our vision and direction for the coming years. Many across our community shared their voice through surveys, listening sessions, and one-on-one interviews. A special thank you to everyone who participated in this process!


The Strategic Planning Committee comprised of BCC alumni, pastors, camper parents, board members, and year-round staff listened and discerned through all the information gathered to develop a revised mission statement, vision, and set of core values for our organization.


Following the approval of these key identity pieces, the committee worked to determine ministry result areas that will ensure our organization lives into our mission. Within each of these five identified areas are goals and sub-objectives that give our community tangible tasks to work on in the years to come.


The full plan will be shared in the coming weeks and we look forward to the exciting process of prioritization and resourcing to ensure that we're fulfilling our mission in ways that are sustainable and effective. We as the Bear Creek Camp community are blessed with a bounty of amazing gifts and opportunities to make an impact on the world!

We're Building Up to Giving Tuesday!

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023!


When asked why they love high ropes, these are just a few responses from summer campers:

  • "It's exhilarating and challenges me."
  • "It teaches you to believe in yourself and to trust those supporting you."
  • "It is SUPER fun!"

This year for Giving Tuesday, our goal is to raise $35,000 to expand our high ropes course with a new mid-height tier of elements to increase the number of participants on the course and encourage younger climbers. We also plan to enhance the current high elements to add more opportunities for small groups to build the essential skills of working together with others to overcome obstacles.


We are starting off with $10,000 as a matching gift from our friends at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Audubon! Every dollar you give will be doubled starting now!

 

You can get the campaign jump-started and double your gift by making a donation today!

Watch the Giving Tuesday Kick-off Video Here!

Winter Connect Registration Open

Register now and plan to join us in the New Year for Winter Connect!


4th-12th Grade: January 12th-14th, 2024


Bear Creek Camp college-aged summer staff return to camp to lead activities and supervise campers throughout the weekend.



Winter Connect campers will reside in the Retreat Center (4th – 8th grades) and our East Site Cabins (9th – 12th grades). The Retreat Center has a bathroom facility located inside each cabin. East Site has a nearby bathroom facility in the Program Building.


Weekend pricing is $130 per person for a 2-night stay, 5 meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch), and programming.

Preview the Schedule and Register Here!
570-472-3741
3601 Bear Creek Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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