Summer
2021

Dear Friends of Mountain View,

With the summer fast approaching, we would like to update you on the changing plans for the summer. After much prayer and consultation with each summer camp director, we have made the determination that a reasonable number of regular staff and campers are not ready to share sleeping and other common areas while wearing masks and following other Pennsylvania social distancing recommendations. Having heard these concerns, camp is also aware of the growing need for spiritual, emotional and social encouragement.

Camp has made the decision to modify the entire 2021 summer program and move toward in-person family style camp sessions similar to last summer. With the roll out of the Covid19 vaccine and statements from government officials that things should be back to more normal by the end of the summer, we are currently leaving the fall program intact for now. MVBC is also looking into rescheduling some of the spring sessions into the fall, if possible.

So you can plan your summer, the following is the schedule for the family style sessions:

• June Family Weekends – Begin on Friday 7pm and end on Sunday 1pm:
  • Weekend #1 - June 11-13
  • Weekend #2 - June 18-20
• July and August Weeks – Begin on Sunday 4pm and end Saturday 10am:
  • Week #1 - July 4-10
  • Week #2 - July 18-24
  • Week #3 - August 8-14

Once the online registration portal is updated, camp will announce that registration is open. Similar to last year, these sessions will be hosted in the pavilion with family style housing allowing for private restrooms.

Please continue to pray for this ministry. We look forward to seeing many of you here on the hill soon!

Jon Stassel
Administrator

Spring
2021

Dear Friends of Mountain View,

We trust each of you have been well and walking closely with the Lord.

On Saturday, January 23, the Board of Trustees and camp staff meet via Zoom to counsel together and consider the impact of the continuing pandemic on the scheduled spring camp sessions. After consulting a few additional contacts in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas, it is clear that the March and April programs will not be able to happen as planned. This means that Men’s Retreat, Women’s Confidential, Spring Family Weekend and Spring Junior Intermediate Weekend are cancelled.

We know this is a disappointment for many. Those of us who serve at the camp are also saddened by this necessary decision. We miss seeing campers and staff being active here on the hill.

We continue to monitor restrictions for face to face gatherings in schools and congregations throughout the north east. As more are able to return to these activities regularly in their local areas, camp will be freer to resume more normal program activities. Until then, we pray often for past campers and staff. Please be encouraged. God is in control!

Jon Stassel
Administrator

Summer/Fall
2020

Due to Covid-19 and the extensive CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel all 10 weeks of traditional camp sessions in addition to having had to close the spring weekends since mid-March. Our summer, just like the spring, will not look like it has during the past 51 years; however, in order to provide an opportunity to still "come apart and rest for a while”, and enjoy the camp experience and beautiful surroundings while growing closer to God, we are offering a unique program for this summer.

On June 12, the state of Pennsylvania has declared our region to be in the Green zone, “a new normal” which gives us the opportunity to reopen with certain restrictions. We are excited to announce that we will be providing three long-weekend camp sessions for families and couples starting in mid-July (see dates below). Each camp session will start Friday evening after supper and end Monday morning after breakfast.

The following practices will be in place during each session:

• Each family or couple will have their own sleeping area and bathroom for their exclusive use.
• All facilities will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before and after each session.
• Because of the CDC regulations, the sessions will be different than a typical Family Weekend. Meals will be “take-out” style. Bible lessons, session activities, and meals will be at your designated “family picnic table” in the pavilion.
• Shared spaces such as the main building and activity center will be closed, but we will have fun and safe outdoor activities planned for each weekend! The pool will also be open, so bring bathing suits, towels, and your own lawn chairs. In case rain changes some of our plans, be sure to bring rain gear, umbrellas, and board games.

We will have space in each session for about 10 families or couples. Why not organize a group of families and couples to get out of the house and, while practicing physical distancing, draw near to God with a mountain-top experience! Space is limited and room assignments will be on a first come first serve basis!

Please register online early, so that we can prepare accordingly.

For further information and details on these weekends, please review our FAQ’s below for Summer/Fall 2020.

After registering online, download the 2020 Waiver to be signed and sent to camp to complete your registration.

FAQ’s
for Summer/Fall 2020