We are so excited to have your child as a camper at GAC this summer. For your benefit, please read the information below before your child arrives at camp.
CAMPER PACKET
GAC PARENT INFORMATION & POLICIES
There is a General Store that campers may visit once a day in the afternoon. We carry snacks, drinks, camp shirts, sunglasses, water bottles, and other inexpensive items. You may choose to send money for your child to use at the General Store. To prevent lost or stolen money, all General Store money must be turned into the “camp bank” at check-in. Unused money may be collected at the General Store on the last day of camp or donated to camp. Unused money that is not collected on the last day will be donated to camp. $40 is a typical amount to put in the General Store. Drinks and snacks cost about $2, and t-shirts and hats cost about $15. Campers are limited to 3 drink/snack items a day.
GENERAL STORE
We will have people directing parking when you arrive at camp. In order for us to get everyone parked in a timely manner, it is important for parents to follow the instructions given at arrival. There are designated places for parking at camp understood by our staff.
PARKING
The camp fee is $795 which includes the $100 registration fee. The registration fee is the cost to register and is non-refundable. After you have registered, you will be invoiced for the remaining $695 balance and will have the option to pay this amount in one or two installments.
Please take note of the due date written on your invoice. All payments must made within 60 days of invoice receipt, or two weeks before the start of your camp session – whichever comes first.
CAMP PAYMENT
The camp balance of $695 is fully refundable up until April 1st. After April 1st, cancellation allows for half of the total camp balance to be refunded. After May 1st, cancellation is non-refundable.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Monday of camp week
Staggered drop-off by last name from
3:30-4:30 PM
If you are in a group, you may come together.
Due to camp preparations, please do not arrive before 3:30.
A-I 3:30-3:50
J-Q 3:50-4:10
R-Z 4:10-4:30
For our neighbors, please do not drive over 24 mph on Hall Road.
For the safety of others, please do not bring pets.
CAMP ARRIVAL:
- Release form signed by parent/guardian (you will receive this form in an email)
- Signed Camper Covenant
- Cash/money for the General Store.
BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CHECK-IN:
PACKING LIST
- 6 to 7 outfits that can get dirty
- Swimsuit (comfortable for running, playing games and swimming)
- Pajamas
- Cap/hat
- Tennis shoes (your child will need tennis shoes at night)
- Sandals/crocs/water shoes
BEDDING:
- Sleeping bag / twin sheets & blanket
- Pillow
- Flashlight
BATHROOM SUPPLIES:
- 1 beach towel
- 2 bath towels
- 2 plastic garbage bags (one for wet items & one for dirty clothes)
- Soap & shampoo
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Deodorant (if needed)
- Hair comb &/ brush
- Sunscreen (please make sure that your camper knows how to properly apply sunscreen, as GAC staff are not allowed to apply sunscreen on campers)
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
- Bible (please do not bring one that is expensive or cherished)
- Nose clip for lake swimming
- Stuffed animal
- Money for General Store (must be turned in at check-in)
- Water bottle
- Mail / Personal letters
A note about mail: You are welcome to bring letters for your camper at check-in. If you are mailing a letter for them through the USPS, please mail it at least two weeks before the start of their camp to make sure we receive it in time to be sorted. Parents are not required to bring letters for their child, not every camper gets mail. We pass out mail once a day.
IMPORTANT: We only accept letters for mail! Please do not send any packages, goodie-bags, gifts, etc.
If you are bringing mail for your camper, please label each letter with their name and the day of the week you would like your child to receive it if you have a preference.
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
- Please do not send any expensive, cherished, or valuable items. GAC is not responsible for lost, broken or stolen items.
- Snacks, candy, gum, food (food in the cabin will draw ants and other unwanted critters)
- Bug spray (we will provide OFF if needed.)
- Knives/Firearms/Paintballs/Airsoft guns/BB guns/Fireworks, etc.
- Electronic devices
- Smart watches
- Disposable and digital cameras
- Packages, gifts, goodie bags
CELL PHONES:
At GAC we believe that cell phones distract campers and do not allow them to fully experience all that camp has to offer. For this reason, campers are not allowed to bring a phone to camp. It is a wonderful time for your camper to experience life without modern technology. We want them to unplug and enjoy camp. We know that some campers like to take pictures on the last day, therefore, you may bring their phone/camera with you when you pick them up so that they may take pictures on the last day. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
- Every effort is made to ensure that each camper has a positive and safe experience at camp. It is our hope that GAC will be your camper’s favorite week of the summer.
- A camp director is on site at all times.
- Trained lifeguards are on duty during all water activities.
- All campers must wear life jackets during lake activities.
- Your child will be encouraged to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
- A doctor’s physical and immunization records are not required as per state guidelines.
- If a camper should become hurt or seriously ill, the parent will be contacted immediately. In the case of a medical emergency, the parent/guardian of the camper will be responsible for all medical expenses.
THINGS PARENTS WANT TO KNOW
MEDICAL FORMS
You will be emailed a link to fill out your electronic medical form 3 weeks before your camp. You will not have to bring a hard copy of this form to check-in.
Saturday of Camp Week:
10:30-11:30 am pickup from camp
(If you need to pick your child up early, please let us know at check-in/ ahead of time).
Please check the lost and found table outside of your camper’s cabin & in front of cafe at pick-up!
CAMP DEPARTURE:
Your camper may bring a suitcase, duffel bag, or trunk. Please mark all items with your camper’s name as items tend to be misplaced. At the end of the summer, all lost and found items not claimed are given to charity.
