Summer Resources
Free Summer Meals
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Free breakfast and lunch meals will again be available to all Bethel students throughout the summer months! Children ages 0-18 have access to both breakfast and lunch at two Bethel schools – Prairie Mountain School and Willamette High School.
Things to know:
- No grab-and-go meals: All summer meals will be provided for on-site consumption. Children will be welcome to eat their meals in our school courtyard-areas.
- Children accessing the meals must be present to receive them. Parents, guardians, and others are not able to take food home with them.
- Summer meal programs may have to make last-minute changes to the menu, based on availability.
Willamette High School – 1801 Echo Hollow Road
Dates: June 23 - August 8
Breakfast: 9:00-9:30 a.m. Monday – Friday
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Prairie Mountain – 5305 Royal Ave.
Dates: June 23 - August 8
Breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Monday – Friday
Lunch: 12:00-12:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
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Families throughout the community are welcome to visit the first-come, first-served drive through produce pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Bethel Farm located behind Prairie Mountain School, access via Patriot Way. Be sure to park in the Farm’s gravel parking area.
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The Bethel Family Resource Center will be available to Bethel families throughout the summer months. The center will be open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the following dates: June 18, July 10, July 24, Aug 7, Aug 21.
Families are invited to come in and “shop” for food and essentials, including fresh food, dairy products, breads, canned products, clothes, toiletries and more.
Have questions?
Contact Shannon Witty at Shannon.Witty@bethel.k12.or.us or call 541-689-0641 ext 3024.
What: Bethel Family Resource Center
When: 4-6 p.m. June 18, July 10, July 24, Aug 7, Aug 21.
Where: Clear Lake Community Center at 4646 Barger Drive starting July 10th!
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The Summer EBT program helps families buy food for school-aged children during summer break. The program aims to reduce child hunger and support healthier diets.
Who Qualifies:
Families can find details about Summer EBT here.
- Your family received Summer EBT benefits through an approved application in 2024.
- Children on SNAP, TANF, or the Oregon Health Plan.
- Children in foster care.
- Kids attending schools with free or reduced-price meal programs, including those in migrant programs, experiencing houselessness, or in Head Start.
How to Get Benefits:
- Most families will be automatically enrolled and receive benefits on their EBT card.
- Some families need to apply. Sign up here to be notified when to apply.
Use benefits at stores and farmers markets accepting EBT. For more info, visit this page or contact 2-1-1. Want to contact someone directly at the Bethel School District? Call 541-689-3280 and ask to talk with Molly Lucas.
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Summer Camps
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All the details for the camp can be found on this registration link (full details from the link are printed below)
Two weeks of chess camp will be offered this summer: July 13-17 and July 27-31. The camp schedule will be 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. The camp is open to all K-12 students (All K-2 students should know the basics of piece movement). For more information, click on this chess camp link
Here are the full details from link:
Two weeks of chess camp will be offered this summer: July 13-17 and July 27-31. The camp schedule will be 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. The camp is open to all K-12 students (All K-2 students should know the basics of piece movement). If not already USCF members, participants will receive a 1-yr membership as part of their registration. Click here to see photos of past chess camps.
The suggested donation for the camp is $150 ($30/day). There are sibling and multiple week discounts. No one will be turned away for financial reasons. If you can pay more to help cover the costs for others, your generosity is always appreciated. All profits will help support the Willamette High School Chess Club. More details about the camp including payment options will be sent out 2 weeks before the camp.
Click here to see what last year's funds helped provide.
Monday through Thursday campers we will be improving their chess game while having fun through active lessons, rated USCF games, blitz sprints and chess variants like bughouse! Friday will feature a USCF rated tournament so campers can show how much they have learned! Campers should provide their own lunch and water/snacks (note: during both camps, free breakfast and lunch are available at Willamette HS for those under 18).
The camp will be based in Room 10 at Willamette High School, 1801 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97402.
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We’re excited to announce our first Bethel Youth Football & Cheer Summer Camp!
This camp will be led by Bethel coaches and dedicated volunteers, with special appearances from WHS Football Staff. It’s a great opportunity for young athletes to learn new skills, stay active, and have fun in a positive team environment.
Football Camp (7 weeks):
Participants will focus on skill development, team building, combine-style events, and mini-games designed to build confidence and fundamentals.Cheer Camp (4 weeks, starting in July):
This program will introduce campers to cheerleading basics while emphasizing skill development and teamwork.We look forward to a fun and engaging summer with your athletes!
More details, including dates and registration information, will be shared soon. Please use this link to register.
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FREE
Friday, August 14th
Camp from 9-10am, BBQ to follow from 10-10:30am
Text or call Tangie at 541-913-0269 or email klutzclark@msn.com
Parent must attend!
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Fun and FREE for any Bethel Student entering 4th grade! Register here!
Students will enjoy:
- Gardening
- Beekeeping
- Arts and crafts
- Nature exploration
- Cooking
Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm
June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10
For questions, please contact Stormy Smith or call 541-607-9853