Summer 2020

The last few months have left us inside and worried about what summer would look like for summer camp at Camp Gilmont. We are excited to share that we are offering 2 weeks of summer camp in July. In light of procedures and restrictions from the ACA, CDC and the Texas Department of Health and Safety we will be making some changes to the schedule as well programs that we have offered in past summers. To learn more about the steps we are keeping to keep campers healthy check out our Health and Safety Plan.

Our modified Summer Camp schedule means that there will be changes from previous summer’s schedules and programs. To learn more about what to expect when you drop your child off for camp see our Summer Camp 2020  What to Expect page.   

All camps will begin on Monday (Mini Camp will start on Wednesday) and end on Saturday. This will give us an extra day to air out cabins, as well as clean and sanitize cabins and all common areas around the camp. Another change will come to our Bible Study theme and curriculum. We have decided we would like our conversations and time together to be a time of reflection on the changes in our world and our daily lives over the last few months. 

Our curriculum is being prepared by Pastors and Educators within Grace Presbytery. This year’s theme will be based on Isaiah 43:19: 
“See I am doing a new thing! 
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? 
I am making a way in the wilderness 
and streams in the wasteland.”

Summer Camp 2020 Offerings

Monday, July 6-Saturday, July 11 Service and Leadership Training Camp is an opportunity for older campers to learn to serve the greater camp community while also learning team building initiatives, problem solving and communication skills. Putting leadership skills into action, S.A.L.T campers help with the Mini Campers and other daily ministry operations around Camp.  At Discovery Camp, campers learn to be a part of a community in their family groups and in their cabins with both their counselors and fellow campers! Campers will take part in daily camp activities such as: archery, swimming, crafts, drum circles, sports, hiking, canoeing and much more! Campers will come away from their week at camp not only talking about how much fun they had; but they will also come back with more self-confidence, independence, new friendships and a closer relationship with Christ! In Explorer Camp, campers have opportunities to grow in community and in themselves while spending time in the outdoors with their friends and their counselors! Explorer campers get to participate in activities such as: canoes, swimming, hiking, sports, team building, drum circles, nature, crafts and even our ZIPLINE!  Campers will come away from their week at camp not only talking about how much fun they had; but they will also come back with more self-confidence, independence, new friendships and a closer relationship with Christ!

Monday, July 6-Saturday, July 18 Interns participate in a 2 week camp experience. The first week they receive leadership training and the second week they serve as an assistant counselor. Interns learn leadership skills, plan and teach alongside program staff, learn about working with campers of all ages, and discover the fun and responsibility of becoming camp counselors! Interns stay for 2 weeks and are able to stay over the weekend, if desired. We require a special release to be signed if they stay for the weekend between camps. 

Wednesday, July 8-Saturday, July 11
  • Mini (ages 6-8) Cost $415
Mini Camp is designed for younger campers who want to experience camp for the first time, but aren’t sure they want to be away from home for a whole week. Mini-campers are an integral part of the S.A.L.T. Program in which older campers are given the opportunity to develop leadership skills while younger campers receive much more one-on-one attention from older teens. Campers participate in Bible study, canoeing, arts and crafts, cooking out and much more!

Monday, July 13-Saturday, July 18 At Discovery Camp, campers learn to be a part of a community in their family groups and in their cabins with both their counselors and fellow campers! Campers will take part in daily camp activities such as: archery, swimming, crafts, drum circles, sports, hiking, canoeing and much more! Campers will come away from their week at camp not only talking about how much fun they had; but they will also come back with more self-confidence, independence, new friendships and a closer relationship with Christ! In Explorer Camp, campers have opportunities to grow in community and in themselves while spending time in the outdoors with their friends and their counselors! Explorer campers get to participate in activities such as: canoes, swimming, hiking, sports, team building, drum circles, nature, crafts and even our ZIPLINE!  Campers will come away from their week at camp not only talking about how much fun they had; but they will also come back with more self-confidence, independence, new friendships and a closer relationship with Christ! ​Campers stay in the Gilmont "tree houses”. They are challenged to stretch outside their comfort zones as they participate in a series of challenges. Each day, campers cook at least 2 meals over a camp fire, learn skills to be successful in the outdoors, conduct a service project, and participate in some of the traditional summer camp experiences as well.

Monday, July 20- Saturday, July 25 All of the fun of Summer Camp with NONE of the worries in the dining hall! All of the food served is Gluten Free. Campers range from ages 7-14, with opportunities to apply for Junior Counselor at age 15.  GGE campers participate in all kinds of camp classics like swimming, archery, biking, canoeing and much more.  Junior Counselors have the opportunity to grow as leaders, develop new skills, and give back to the camp they love!  

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6075 State Hwy. 155 N. Gilmer, TX 75644
Phone:  903-797-6400             Email: info@gilmont.org