Vacation Bible Camp
is a joint venture of Bethany Community Church and Camp Good News
June 15-19
One Camp- Two Locations
Bethany Community Church Farmhouse at 27265 Dutch Lane: K-1st grade (age 5 by September 1) farm-themed activities are held at the Farmhouse from 9:15-11:45am.
Camp Good News at 26010 Liberty Lane: 2nd-6th grade camp activities will be held at CGN from 9am- noon
Special Closing Program and Activities: On Friday, we'll have a closing program at 11:30am at CGN. Parents are invited to come! Feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. At noon, a light lunch will be provided and field games and a pool party at CGN will follow until 2:15pm Parents and children can participate in the optional lunch. Children can stay for the games/pool party if there is a parent or other adult supervising that child during the activities.
What to Bring: Please bring your Bible. Come with sunscreen applied and wear "camp" clothes and tennis shoes. Please do NOT bring cell phones, music players or any electronic device.
Ongoing Programs & Features
StoryWalk in Washington Park
Take a walk through Washington Park and enjoy a story as you stroll! Beginning at the parking lot located on the Lincoln Grade School side of Washington Park, follow the sidewalk to read a story. This two-month session’s book is Love Monster by Rachel Bright.
Washington Winter Walkabout – February 1-28
Bundle up and join us for the 2nd Annual Washington Winter Walkabout, hosted by the Washington Chamber of Commerce! This month-long, town-wide scavenger hunt runs all February and invites community members to explore Washington while supporting local businesses along the way. More information www.washingtonilcoc.com/winter-walkabout2026
Animal Rescue Giving Tree at Washington District Library – Sunnyland Branch
Help the Tazewell County Animal Shelter stock their shelves and provide newly adopted animals with the essentials they need. Beginning February 1, 2026, select ornaments with items to donate, purchase the items, and bring them back to the Sunnyland Branch by March 10th.
