Frequently Asked Questions
1.  Why Girls Only?
    * We want to give our girls a chance to be girls.  Sometimes that means taking them
    away from their regular environment and giving them a chance to experience things they
    would never do while at home.  We've discovered that some girls will not try new things
    while in a group with boys.

    * Girls need a chance to learn how to be a godly girl.  We can take the time to
    address issues such as modesty, purity, and godly behavior in a woman without the
    distractions of a co-ed class.

    * Girls mature at a different rate than boys.  Boys are a big distraction for most girls
    starting at a very early age.  Girls just plain act different when boys are in the group.

    * Girls brains are different than boys brains.  Boys and girls enjoy different activities.  
    Girls camp gives us a chance to focus on the girls needs and the things they enjoy.

2.  Why the name change?  Didn't this used to be G.A. Camp?
    There are many churches in our associations that do not have a G.A. program.  We
    believe that many churches don't attend camp because of this.  We want to provide these
    churches with an opportunity to bring their girls to a camp that focuses on missions and
    Bible study without making them feel that have to be part of another program.  We still
    have a focus on missions and every activity at camp incorporates the G.A. pledge.  "As a
    GA, I will do my best to live a missions lifestyle that honors God by learning about
    missions, praying for missions, giving to missions, doing missions, and participating in the
    work of the church."

3.  Do I have to have a G.A. or Acteen group to attend camp?
    Absolutely not!  Churches are welcomed and encouraged to attend even if they have no
    missions organization for their children.  However, if you are interested in beginning one of
    these programs in your church, please contact me or your associational office for more
    information.

4.  Will the girls be separated into age groups?
    Yes and No.  We actually separate girls based on two different sets of criteria.  First and
    foremost, we separate by grade level.  Then we look at the number of counselors the
    particular church is bringing to camp and recombine age levels to fit the number of
    counselors.  We try our best to keep girls in the same age group together.  If you have any
    questions regarding this, contact me at michelle.girlsmissioncamp@yahoo.com

5.  What about our boys?
    There are many camps designed just for boys.  We recommend Boys Adventure Camp of
    Texas.  www.RACamp.org

6.  Do we have to be an associational church?
    No!  While our camp is affiliated with the Gulf Coast, Guadalupe, Galveston, San Felipe,
    and Colorado Baptist Associations you do not need to be a member of these associations
    to attend camp.  Everyone is invited to attend Girls Mission Camp.

7.  Where does the camp theme come from?
    What a great question!!!  The state WMU (Women's Missionary Union) puts out a camp
    module each year.  Most of the Bible studies, Mission studies and camp theme come from
    this module.  We do modify some activities to fit our time slots and format.  However,
    sometimes the theme just doesn't seem to fit what God has laid on our hearts so
    occasionally our theme will be different from what WMU puts out.  If you have questions
    about this, feel free to contact me.

8.  What is the cost of camp?
    Camp is $150 per person.  A $25 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration with the
    remaining balance due upon arrival at camp.  The deadline to register for camp is May 7,
    2010.  To register after this date, please call first to see if we have openings available.

9.  When should we arrive at camp?
    You should plan to arrive between 10:00-11:00 am Monday morning in order to get
    registered and have time to settle in before lunch.  Lunch begins at 12:00 pm and Camp
    Rally is immediately afterward.  It would be best for you to have your girls put on their
    swimsuits before lunch so they're ready for the afternoon rotations immediately after Camp
    Rally.  Camp is over at 10:30 am on Friday.

10. What should we expect from camp?
    Camp is a great time of Worship, Bible Study, Mission Study, and fun!  This year we won't
    be dividing girls by age group or color group.  Some very large churches will have to be
    split into smaller groups, but most churches will be grouped together.  Morning rotations
    will include a Missionary speaker, fun game activities, and missions experiences.  
    Afternoon rotations include swimming, boating, inflatables, fishing, and free time.  Evening
    activities include Camp Worship, Vespers, and Church Group Devotions.  While we
    encourage you to attend all activities, we don't want you to get stressed out.  If you need
    any help at any time, please contact a camp leader.

11.  What is the mission offering used for?
    This year, our mission offering will be going to Sweet Sleep, an organization dedicated to
    providing clean and safe beds for orphans around the world.

12.  What is the mission project about?
    This year there will not be a mission project.  Instead, we hope you'll encourage your girls
    to bring money to be given as a mission offering to Sweet Sleep.

13.   How can one of my teens apply to be a staffer?
    Staffer applications usually go out in March.  If you have someone who is interested in
    applying, please send me their name and address so we can be in touch with them.  
    Staffer requirements include:
  • Must be a Christian demonstrating a lifestyle of faith and action.
  • Must be an active member of a Southern Baptist Church affiliated with one of the                
    supporting associations.
  • Must have attended at least one year of Girls Mission Camp as a teen camper.
  • Must have completed the 9th grade by the start of camp.
  • Must be willing to attend the entire week of camp and attend any trainings before camp.  
    (These dates will be announced when you receive your application.)
  • Other requirements will be listed in your application packet.
     
           
    Note:  According to Texas Baptist Encampment rules, we must have 400 people
    registered in order to have exclusive use of the encampment.  Which means there is a
    possibility that another group will be on campus with us.  Please rest assured that both our
    camp staff and the encampment staff do everything possible to ensure that both camps
    are kept separate and apart from each other.  We had a camp alongside of us in 2008 and
    there were no complications.  So far, no other camps are scheduled, but please be aware
    that could change at any time.
Updated:  March 1, 2010