by BethelHorizons | Oct 1, 2023 | Donor Stories, Staff
It had been years since Kim Jensen, one of Horizons first campers and former staff, had visited Horizons. I got to sit down with her on her recent visit to Wisconsin after she enjoyed a hike and tour of the property with fellow alumni. “I love seeing the changes and...
by BethelHorizons | Jun 3, 2023 | Donor Stories, Fields Trips
What started as a nice drive in the country to the congregational picnic turned into a lifelong love of service to Bethel Horizons for Mary Lou and Phil Dzick. “It was that first view that did it for me,” said Mary Lou, beaming. “After that, we volunteered for every...
by BethelHorizons | Jun 1, 2023 | Donor Stories, Summer Camp
Arlen Christenson was one of the first people to tour what is now the Bethel Horizons property. Along with his wife, Judy, they have been committed to the mission of Bethel Horizons from the beginning. Judy recalls some of those early days when there were questions...
by BethelHorizons | May 1, 2023 | Camp, Donor Stories, Staff, Summer Camp
“I was never an outdoorsy person.” shared Kayla Schween. “My aunt had tried to get my sister and me to attend camp at Horizons when we were young, but we just weren’t interested.” After graduating seminary from Drake University, Kayla found herself in a transitional...
by BethelHorizons | Apr 1, 2023 | Camp, Donor Stories, Impact Stories, Summer Camp
Leotha Stanley is an artist in residence who has been teaching music in local schools, including one week of summer camp at Horizons, for over 20 years. He is extremely passionate about sharing his love of different types of music and the transformative power music...
by BethelHorizons | Mar 15, 2023 | Donor Stories, Impact Stories, Staff
Pam Shellberg grew up in Chicago, and her experience with being “in the wilderness,” as she said, was when her family rented cottages up in Door County. “We always had running water,” Pam giggled. “I had never slept under the stars until that first staff training. I...
