by BethelHorizons | Feb 29, 2024 | Adamah Art Studio, Impact Stories
“Don Hunt taught the first ceramics class at Bethel Horizons in 1982 in the dining room of the Barn Retreat Center,” shared his widow, Kathy Hunt. “Don’s dream was to create a studio where anyone could come and learn to throw a pot.” “After that first year, they moved...
by BethelHorizons | Jan 2, 2024 | Donor Stories, Impact Stories
On their 3rd or 4th date, Pastor Duane took Ruth to Bethel Horizons for the first time. It was 1971 and the very first summer that Bethel Horizons welcomed campers. “Camp was so primitive back then. The kids slept in teepees or on a tarp under the stars, and the staff...
by BethelHorizons | Nov 21, 2023 | Donor Stories, Impact Stories
Krista Scott is an active mother of two who loves her neighbors and is passionate about experiencing adventures with friends and family. “We first came to Horizons during the height of Covid for Spring @ Horizons.” shared Krista. “We were invited by friends to escape...
by BethelHorizons | Nov 1, 2023 | Camp, Donor Stories, Impact Stories, Staff, Summer Camp
Lindsey Scheid recalls the difficult transition she experienced as a 7th grader when her family left their church in McFarland to join Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. She was distraught with their decision as she enjoyed her friends and their time in her hometown...
by BethelHorizons | Sep 11, 2023 | Camp, Impact Stories, Summer Camp
Juliette LaMontagne is a middle schooler who has been coming to Horizons since she was in the 2nd grade. This year Juliette got to spend her first week in the new Horizons Camper Cabins. “I come here to have fun, meet new friends and have the camp experience,”...
by BethelHorizons | Aug 14, 2023 | Camp, Impact Stories, Staff, Summer Camp
Alondra Quiñones recalls feeling “culture shock” when she first came to Horizons with her group from Puerto Rico at age 11. “Not culture shock in a bad way, but camp culture shock. We do a lot of things outdoors back home, but we had all of these new activities and...
