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Tons of activities at Bethel Pentecostal G-Force Adventure Camp
IMAGE 1: Campers at the G-Force Adventure Camp made
by Shaylyn Thornton crafts during the last day of the 5-day camp held at Bethel
Pentecostal Church. photo Shaylyn Thornton
From July 22-26 the Bethel Pentecostal Church
invited kids aged 5-13 to participate in their G- IMAGE 2:
Force Adventure Kid's Camp. IMAGE 3:
Approximately 80 kids participated in the five-
day camp, engaging in a variety of activities IMAGE 4: Rebekah Whitesell participated in the
including games, verse memorizing exercises, and 'Horseshoe Toss' game at the carnival held on the last day
crafts such as rock painting and creating spin tops. of the G-Force Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal
The theme of the camp was Romans 1:16, Church. photo Shaylyn Thornton
known as the 'powerful gospel'. The campers also
enjoyed a story that represented the entire week. IMAGE 5: A camper participated in a Bowling game at the
Heather Greiner took charge of the G-Force carnival held on the last day of the G-Force Adventure
Adventure Camp this year and was excited to take Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. photo Shaylyn
it on. Though this was the first year that Greiner Thornton
took the main leadership role, Bethel Pentecostal
has run many events over the years for kids to take IMAGE 6: Campers were able to try out many different
games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force
part in. Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Pictured is
“The goal is to provide a safe and family- the 'Toilet Toss' game. photo Shaylyn Thornton
friendly event,” said Greiner. “And of course, to
have fun.” The church was filled with laughter and Campers were able to try out many different games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force IMAGE 7: Campers were able to try out many different
kids enjoyed time with their friends, so it's safe to Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. In the game pictured, two players attempted to clean the games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force
say that Greiner met her goal. shaving cream off their teammate's face using only a water gun. photo Shaylyn Thornton Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Pictured is
Greiner was quick to note that she did not do it the 'Toilet Toss' game. photo Shaylyn Thornton
all on her own. Approximately 50 volunteers
helped make the camp what it was, assisting with IMAGE 8: Campers were able to try out many different
everything from setting up to holding a barbeque games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force
and a carnival at the end of the week. Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Pictured is
The carnival offered many different games for the 'Plinko' game. photo Shaylyn Thornton
the campers, complete with prizes. Games IMAGE 9: Campers were able to try out many different
included a bean bag toss, Plinko, bowling, fishing, games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force
and a game the camp called 'Toilet Toss'. Adventure Camp. In the game pictured, two players
Toilet Toss involved throwing 3 rolls of toilet attempted to clean the shaving cream off their teammate's
paper into a makeshift toilet. It was a clear favorite face using only a water gun. photo Shaylyn Thornton
for the kids, as it always seemed to have a line up.
Another favorite was called Shave Off, where IMAGE 10: Two brave campers had their faces covered in
campers paired up and competed against another shaving cream, while their teammates got ready to use
team of two. One player from each team would water guns to clean them off during a carnival at the G-
have parts of their face covered in shaving cream, Force Adventure Camp. photo Shaylyn Thornton
and their teammate's goal was to clean them off as
fast as they could using only a water gun. IMAGE 11:
The event was great for all involved. Parents,
volunteers, and especially the kids had smiles on
their faces. The G-Force Adventure Camp was also
completely free for participants, as it was funded
by Bethel Pentecostal Church.
Many of the kids heard about the camp from
the church's weekly “Bethel in the Park” events.
The free and family-friendly events are held all
summer on Thursdays from 1-3 pm at the Kinsmen
Spray Park. Anyone in the community is welcome
to attend. Campers at the G-Force Adventure Camp made crafts with the help of leader Heather Greiner during the
Lasting lessons, new friendships, and fun last day of the 5-day camp held at Bethel Pentecostal Church. photo Shaylyn Thornton
experiences were all a part of the G-Force
Adventure Kid's Camp and are aspects of all of
Bethel Pentecostal's events. For more information
on upcoming events, you can contact the church at
780-723-3007.
Campers were able to try out many different
games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-
Force Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Volunteer Grace Mile (left) watched as Kwan Yun participated in the 'Toilet Toss' game at the carnival
Church. Pictured is the 'Plinko' game. held on the last day of the G-Force Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church.
photo Shaylyn Thornton photo Shaylyn Thornton
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Tons of activities at Bethel Pentecostal G-Force Adventure Camp
IMAGE 1: Campers at the G-Force Adventure Camp made
by Shaylyn Thornton crafts during the last day of the 5-day camp held at Bethel
Pentecostal Church. photo Shaylyn Thornton
From July 22-26 the Bethel Pentecostal Church
invited kids aged 5-13 to participate in their G- IMAGE 2:
Force Adventure Kid's Camp. IMAGE 3:
Approximately 80 kids participated in the five-
day camp, engaging in a variety of activities IMAGE 4: Rebekah Whitesell participated in the
including games, verse memorizing exercises, and 'Horseshoe Toss' game at the carnival held on the last day
crafts such as rock painting and creating spin tops. of the G-Force Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal
The theme of the camp was Romans 1:16, Church. photo Shaylyn Thornton
known as the 'powerful gospel'. The campers also
enjoyed a story that represented the entire week. IMAGE 5: A camper participated in a Bowling game at the
Heather Greiner took charge of the G-Force carnival held on the last day of the G-Force Adventure
Adventure Camp this year and was excited to take Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. photo Shaylyn
it on. Though this was the first year that Greiner Thornton
took the main leadership role, Bethel Pentecostal
has run many events over the years for kids to take IMAGE 6: Campers were able to try out many different
games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force
part in. Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Pictured is
“The goal is to provide a safe and family- the 'Toilet Toss' game. photo Shaylyn Thornton
friendly event,” said Greiner. “And of course, to
have fun.” The church was filled with laughter and Campers were able to try out many different games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force IMAGE 7: Campers were able to try out many different
kids enjoyed time with their friends, so it's safe to Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. In the game pictured, two players attempted to clean the games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force
say that Greiner met her goal. shaving cream off their teammate's face using only a water gun. photo Shaylyn Thornton Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Pictured is
Greiner was quick to note that she did not do it the 'Toilet Toss' game. photo Shaylyn Thornton
all on her own. Approximately 50 volunteers
helped make the camp what it was, assisting with IMAGE 8: Campers were able to try out many different
everything from setting up to holding a barbeque games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force
and a carnival at the end of the week. Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Pictured is
The carnival offered many different games for the 'Plinko' game. photo Shaylyn Thornton
the campers, complete with prizes. Games IMAGE 9: Campers were able to try out many different
included a bean bag toss, Plinko, bowling, fishing, games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-Force
and a game the camp called 'Toilet Toss'. Adventure Camp. In the game pictured, two players
Toilet Toss involved throwing 3 rolls of toilet attempted to clean the shaving cream off their teammate's
paper into a makeshift toilet. It was a clear favorite face using only a water gun. photo Shaylyn Thornton
for the kids, as it always seemed to have a line up.
Another favorite was called Shave Off, where IMAGE 10: Two brave campers had their faces covered in
campers paired up and competed against another shaving cream, while their teammates got ready to use
team of two. One player from each team would water guns to clean them off during a carnival at the G-
have parts of their face covered in shaving cream, Force Adventure Camp. photo Shaylyn Thornton
and their teammate's goal was to clean them off as
fast as they could using only a water gun. IMAGE 11:
The event was great for all involved. Parents,
volunteers, and especially the kids had smiles on
their faces. The G-Force Adventure Camp was also
completely free for participants, as it was funded
by Bethel Pentecostal Church.
Many of the kids heard about the camp from
the church's weekly “Bethel in the Park” events.
The free and family-friendly events are held all
summer on Thursdays from 1-3 pm at the Kinsmen
Spray Park. Anyone in the community is welcome
to attend. Campers at the G-Force Adventure Camp made crafts with the help of leader Heather Greiner during the
Lasting lessons, new friendships, and fun last day of the 5-day camp held at Bethel Pentecostal Church. photo Shaylyn Thornton
experiences were all a part of the G-Force
Adventure Kid's Camp and are aspects of all of
Bethel Pentecostal's events. For more information
on upcoming events, you can contact the church at
780-723-3007.
Campers were able to try out many different
games at the carnival held on the last day of the G-
Force Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Volunteer Grace Mile (left) watched as Kwan Yun participated in the 'Toilet Toss' game at the carnival
Church. Pictured is the 'Plinko' game. held on the last day of the G-Force Adventure Camp at Bethel Pentecostal Church.
photo Shaylyn Thornton photo Shaylyn Thornton
