by BethelHorizons | Jul 1, 2024 | Staff
Jordan Blake had suffered the loss of his best friend, Chas Bertun, during his senior year of high school and was dealing with a lot of grief. That summer, he followed in his late friend’s footsteps and took a position as a senior counselor at Bethel Horizons. ...
by BethelHorizons | May 30, 2024 | Camp, Donor Stories, Impact Stories, Staff
Anthoney Crawford-Ferrell first came to Horizons on a field trip as a fourth grader with his school. He had never spent much time in the outdoors and fell instantly in love with Horizons. Thankfully, his mother was with him and learned about scholarships for kids who...
by BethelHorizons | Feb 5, 2024 | Staff, Summer Camp
“I was a loud, weird, curly-haired girl who did not have many friends in my small town.” Cena shared about her 13-year-old self. “My mom was a cook at Bethel Horizons, and I was able to tag along with her to work. I loved hanging out at camp because I learned I...
by BethelHorizons | Dec 14, 2023 | Staff, Summer Camp
Nico Garmendia had never been to a camp before. Born in Venezuela, Nico grew up in India and now attends art school in Vermont. “Camp isn’t a thing in India. I have many friends in Vermont who’ve talked about their experiences attending or working at camp in...
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 | 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...
