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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What does my camper need to pack for camp?- Closed-toe shoes - Flip-flops or sandals - Bible - Notebook - Pen / pencil - Modest clothes for a week - Clothes for messy games - Warm clothing / jacket - Modest one piece swimsuit - Towel - Toiletries (Sunscreen) - Sleeping bag - Pillow - Flashlight - Insulated water bottles
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What should my camper NOT bring to camp?- Tablets / mp3 players - Cell phones - Other electronic items - Knives and weapons - Alcohol - Tobacco - Drugs (prescription ok) - Matches/lighters - Fireworks
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How do I pay my camper's balance?Online: Go to the online camper dashboard where you registered for camp. You can navigate to the dashboard by clicking "register" on the top menu of the Mt. Gilead website www.mtgilead.org By Phone: Call our office (707)823-4508 and we are happy to process your payment.
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What about medications?All medications (including vitamins, over the counter medications, etc.) MUST be presented to the camp nurse in the original containers. Our nurses will be unable to give your child's medications, vitamins or supplements without the original container. This is mandated by the Sonoma County Public Health Department.
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How do I send my camper mail?Please address mail as follows: Camper's Name, Camp Child is Attending 13485 Green Valley Road Sebastopol, CA 95472 Mail is passed out at dinner Monday-Thursday. *Please plan ahead and make sure to give a couple of extra days for mail to get here so your campers do not miss it.
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What’s your visitor policy?For the safety of our campers and staff, Mt. Gilead has a no visitor policy. If there is a specific need (i.e. to drop off forgotten items), contact Mt. Gilead office during business hours.
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When is camper drop off and pick up?DROP OFF: We will have staggered check in times beginning at 4:00pm based on your camper's last name. Information on your time-slot will be sent out via email about a week prior to registration day. Check in will be in our central camp (near the chapel). PICK UP: Friday closing chapel begins at 10:50am There will be seating reserved for parents in the back of the chapel.
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What is the camper dress code?Acceptable attire will be determined at our leaders’ discretion. Your camper may be asked to change if the length or cut is not deemed appropriate. If you have any questions regarding our dress code, please call our office. Tops Tops must cover the midriff. No low cut tops or low cut armholes. No strapless tops. Sheer tops should not be worn without a dress code appropriate shirt underneath. Shirts are required except in the pool, shower, inside cabins, and other activities if specified by camp leadership. Appropriate undergarments should be worn and completely covered by clothing when campers are not in their swimsuit. Bottoms Shorts must be long enough to remain appropriately covered during participation in camp activities. Avoid “sagging,” low-waisted pants, torn jeans or shorts that may expose undergarments. Appropriate undergarments should be worn and completely covered by clothing when campers are not in their swimsuits. Swimwear One-piece swimsuits or tankinis that cover the majority of the midriff. No speedo-cut or bikini-cut swimsuit bottoms. Shorts or short-type bottoms must be worn.
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How does my camper purchase items from the Gift Store or Snack Shack?NEW THIS YEAR: Campers may purchase items using GIFT CARDS bought at check-in on Sunday. Gift Cards will help expedite our service to your camper with shorter lines in the Gift Store. Your camper can make purchases at both locations with cash, debit or credit cards as well. Parents will be able to check their camper's gift card balance throughout the week by taking a picture of the gift card on Sunday and using the QR code whenever they would like to check their current balance.
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