1. Why Girls Only?
2. Why the name change? Didn't this used to be G.A. Camp?
3. Do I have to have a G.A. or Acteen group to attend camp?
5. What about our boys?
6. Do we have to be an associational church?
7. Where does the camp theme come from?
10. What should we expect from camp?
11. What is the mission offering used for?
12. Where will we be staying?
13. Can we get a copy of the music?
14. Can we get a copy of the picture videos?
(provided you can get a decent camera and computer next
year and actually make one)?
If you have additional questions, please contact me. I'd love to
hear from you! michelle@texasportministry.org
- * 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- The mission offering is given to a different organization each year. Check the Current year's Camp
Info page for specifics.
12. Where will we be staying?
- You will be assigned to a dorm room based on the size of your group and the other groups attending.
We do our best to make sure that everyone has some breathing room, and I try very hard to put only
one church group in each room, however, I can't guarantee that will happen. Please do not count on
being in the same room each year.
13. Can we get a copy of the music?
- The CD is copyrighted which means we're breaking the law if we make a copy for you. (And even if
you're okay with that, we've tried copying the CD - it has some kind of encryption that makes it
impossible to copy or save to a computer.)
14. Can we get a copy of the picture videos?
(provided you can get a decent camera and computer next
year and actually make one)?
- I'm hoping the technological issues that affected us in 2010 will be cleared up by 2011 and we will be
able to do the videos again. In that case, I'll put the videos on YouTube and link them to our
Facebook page and to this website so you can download them at home. That's really the easiest way
to do it.
- 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.
If you have additional questions, please contact me. I'd love to
hear from you! michelle@texasportministry.org
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