Development Center Opening!
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We are excited to announce that with enough participation, the Child Development Center at Camp Bethel will re-open September 7th, 2021. We know that camp has touched the lives of thousands over the years and that includes the Child Development Center. Our desire is to again serve and partner with local families for their children's development success. We need your help to see how much interest there is in the community and to see if we can meet that need. Please fill out the survey just below so that we can make an informed decision. Thank you for your help!
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Need After School Care?
In addition to our full day child development program, we also provide an after school program from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. 
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OUR PROGRAM
The Childhood Development Center at Camp Bethel provides high quality, Christian based child care services for working families in the Wise, Virginia area.
- Open 7AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday (This is a 5 day program only)
- Prices starting at $130/per child/per week. Additional children discounted.
- Children 6 weeks - 12 years old may be accepted.
- Our staff is certified in Early Childhood Development
- Our staff is also trained in CPR and First Aid
- Our center is Licensed for Child Care by the Virginia Department of Social Services
OUR CURRICULUM
Our aged-based program curriculum is planned by certified Early Childhood Development professionals considering the child's mental, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual development.
Our lessons are prepared based on the WEE LEARN curriculum, which is published by LifeWay. WEE LEARN is a hands-on, Bible-based guide separated into 24 thematic units utilizing learning centers such as books, art, blocks, nature, dramatic play, and manipulative. Bible stories are included in daily lessons to enhance the unit themes being taught.
TODDLERS
Our toddler program provides a safe and secure atmosphere, and promotes small group interaction between children learning to play and share with others. Basic learning such as colors, animal sounds, textures, and symbols are introduced. Toddlers are exploring, learning, and developing new relationships. The children learn through exercise, music, outdoor play, simple toys, and games.
2 YEAR OLDS
When they turn two, children become more organized and express themselves in a variety of ways. They begin to learn about large and small groups. Simple step instructions can be followed. They have units of study that include such things as season changes, self and family, animals, helpers, and growing.
3 YEAR OLDS
At this stage, children become more independent and confident. They learn cooperation skills and advance to longer group times. Units include numbers, letters, transportation, comparison, healthy foods, and community helpers. They work on following directions and developing positive self-expression. At three, children can respond to more complex instructions and anticipate structured daily activities.
4 YEAR OLDS
As they prepare for Kindergarten, children learn pre-reading skills and letter recognition by sight and sound. Science units teach them about wind, magnets, water, and nature. Math and writing centers are added to the classroom curriculum. They learn greater responsibility with classroom job assignments and taking care of personal belongings. A special focused is placed on the development of character traits such as honesty, obedience, perseverance, and friendship, which are taught with Biblical truths and stories.
5 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER
The curriculum is individualized based on the child's age and development process.
Our lessons are prepared based on the WEE LEARN curriculum, which is published by LifeWay. WEE LEARN is a hands-on, Bible-based guide separated into 24 thematic units utilizing learning centers such as books, art, blocks, nature, dramatic play, and manipulative. Bible stories are included in daily lessons to enhance the unit themes being taught.
TODDLERS
Our toddler program provides a safe and secure atmosphere, and promotes small group interaction between children learning to play and share with others. Basic learning such as colors, animal sounds, textures, and symbols are introduced. Toddlers are exploring, learning, and developing new relationships. The children learn through exercise, music, outdoor play, simple toys, and games.
2 YEAR OLDS
When they turn two, children become more organized and express themselves in a variety of ways. They begin to learn about large and small groups. Simple step instructions can be followed. They have units of study that include such things as season changes, self and family, animals, helpers, and growing.
3 YEAR OLDS
At this stage, children become more independent and confident. They learn cooperation skills and advance to longer group times. Units include numbers, letters, transportation, comparison, healthy foods, and community helpers. They work on following directions and developing positive self-expression. At three, children can respond to more complex instructions and anticipate structured daily activities.
4 YEAR OLDS
As they prepare for Kindergarten, children learn pre-reading skills and letter recognition by sight and sound. Science units teach them about wind, magnets, water, and nature. Math and writing centers are added to the classroom curriculum. They learn greater responsibility with classroom job assignments and taking care of personal belongings. A special focused is placed on the development of character traits such as honesty, obedience, perseverance, and friendship, which are taught with Biblical truths and stories.
5 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER
The curriculum is individualized based on the child's age and development process.
FOOD
The Development Center does not provide meals. Parents are to pack foods they wish their children to eat & snack on during approved times for such.
STAFF
All full-time staff members are certified in early childhood development, and are trained in First Aid and CPR. Additionally, we conduct thorough background checks including a Virginia State Police and a national background check.
If you are interested in working at our center, please email your resume to our director.
If you are interested in working at our center, please email your resume to our director.
On-Line Payment
Tuition & Fees Payments
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Camp Bethel Childhood Development Center is open all year except for the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day & the day after
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
All Camp Bethel Childhood Development Center employees are required to complete a comprehensive background and reference check. We currently have positions available and you may submit an application for consideration. Certified applicants will receive priority consideration.
If interested send a resume to our Childhood Center Development Director via email.
If interested send a resume to our Childhood Center Development Director via email.