Planning to send your child, or come yourself, to GCBC this summer and wondering what you should bring? No worries. We have you covered. Here's a list of essentials and some packing tips.
ESSENTIALS:
Bible
Bedding (sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, etc)
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc)
Towel(s) & washcloth for showering
Towel(s) for swim time
Swim Gear (bathing suit & anything you need for daily swim time)
Bug spray
Water Bottle
Clothes (enough for 6 days & pack a little extra to be safe)
Shoes (closed-toe shoes, sandals, etc.)
Flashlight
Canteen money ($10-20)
PACKING TIPS:
Bring a carrier or toiletry bag to carry back and forth to bathhouse
If you get hot at night, bring a bedside fan
If you send snacks, make sure they are in resealable bags / containers because these can attract unwanted critters and rodents
Bring an extra bag or hamper for dirty clothes
Send more than one towel for showering in case one gets wet or doesn't dry out enough
For young campers, send each day's clothing in individual gallon sized ZipLock bags with each day written on them
DRESS CODE:
No clothing with any type of slogan or ad that does not conform to a Christian standard (e.g. tobacco, alcohol, suggestive pictures, etc.) will be permitted.
Sleeveless tops (e.g. tank tops) are permitted as long as the midriff is covered, no cleavage shows when bending over, the bra is not visible on the shoulder or under the arm, and the straps are over an inch in width. No spaghetti strap shirts or shirts that reveal the midriff are permitted.
Shorts must meet the credit card rule or the bottom of the fingertips if a person is standing up with arms down by their legs. Place a credit card at the top of the kneecap. Shorts should reach the edge of the credit card.
Clothing should not be excessively tight or form-fitting.