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Gilmont Camp & Conference Center
Gilmer, Texas
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(903)797-6400
james[AT]gilmont.org
6075 State Highway 155 North
Gilmer, Texas 75644
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CAMPER AGES: 6-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Gilmont Summer Camps is about small group camping, it is about building relationships within a cabin group. We are a traditional summer camp. We do Bible study, sports, arts & crafts, nature activities, archery, canoes, zip line, power pole, and large group activities.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Science, Soccer, Basketball, Football, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Nestled in the piney woods of northeast Texas, Gilmont has nurtured the minds and souls of campers since the 1940’s. A ministry of the Presbyterian Church, Gilmont boasts of a rich history of simple camp pleasures coupled with comfortable facilities – a treasured respite on 400 acres just 2.5 hours East of DFW.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cabins, 20 motel rooms, pool, lots of recreation, two bodies of water, lots of meeting rooms, both indoor and outdoor.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Eco Camp (Ages 8-12) Environmental camp for younger campers.
Adventure Camp (Ages 12-16) Survival camp that includes cooking over camp fires and survival skills.
M.A.D. (Music, Art, & Drama) Camp (Ages 12-16)
S.A.L.T. (Service And Leadership Training, Ages 15-16)
Two Week Internship (Ages 16-17) Interested in getting a taste in being a staff member? This is the camp.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: SALT (Service and Leadership Training) campers will have the opportunity to serve the greater camp community while learning ways to engage others in team building initiatives, problem solving, communication and servant-hood. Putting leadership skills into actions, SALT campers will be partially responsible for the mini-campers and will help with the daily ministry operations of the camp. High ropes, including the zip-line and power pole as well as mountain biking, along with other traditional camp activities round out the week of fun and spiritual growth as a SALT participant.
Gilmont Interns participate in a two week camp experience. The first week, they participate with the SALT program and the second week they serve more in an assistant counselor role. If participant is 16 years old the first day of camp, they must have gone through the SALT program. Interns learn teaching techniques; go through discussions in delivery of low ropes course initiatives; help plan and deliver vesper services with guidance from the Spiritual Adviser; plan and teach with one other intern and program staff activities in the second week; take part in and understand all specialty camps; and, discover the fun and responsibilities of becoming a counselor.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full Week of Camp $575
* Great Gluten Escape $575
* Minicamp ½ Week, Cost of Camp: $367
* Two Week Internship $236
What other financial assistance is available?
Families with Multiple Campers - $585 for first child, $385 for each additional child.
Payment Plans and Flexibility - Register now and make automatic or voluntary monthly payments toward camp as low as $50 per month. It is no problem to switch weeks later if needed.
Camperships - Camperships (camp scholarships) are still available for families needing additional assistance – applications available through the Gilmont office, due May 1, 2016.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Circle of Friends Camp is for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Because of the generosity of others, it is a free weekend to all who attend. Look around this site to see what all goes on during Circle of Friends. For complete info please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gilmont.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1- June 19-25
Discovery Camp #1 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #1 Ages 11-14 $575
S.A.L.T. Camp #1 Ages 15-16 $585
Session 2- June 26-July 2
Discovery Camp #2 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #2 Ages 11-14 $575
Adventure Camp Ages 12-16 $585
Session 3- July 3-9
Discovery Camp #3 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #3 Ages 11-14 $575
S.A.L.T. Camp #2 Ages 15-16 $585
M.A.D. Camp Ages 12-16 $585
Session 4- July 10-16
Discovery Camp #4 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #4 Ages 11-14 $575
Eco Camp Ages 8-12 $585
Great Gluten Escape July 24-30
MINI CAMP DATES (AGES 6-8)
Mini Camp #1: June 22-25, 2016 $367
Mini Camp #2: July 6-9, 2016 $367
SUMMER CAMP INTERNSHIP (AGES 16-17)
Internship #1: June 19-July 2 $236
Internship #2: July 3-16 $236
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Gilmont’s Summer Staff consists of students between the ages of 18 and 25. They are young adult role models that serve as the backbone for our summer. They care for the campers 24/7, facilitate recreation, participate in Bible study... and ... let's just say they do pretty much everything that needs to happen to make camp run and be fun.
For any questions please feel free to call us at (903)797-6400 or apply today at Our Camp Website Link: www.gilmont.org.
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