Specialty Weeks

Adventure X5 and Paddling Possibilities are two programs to challenge your body and soul through extreme small-group fun!! These challenges are open to girls completing grades 7-11. Pre-registration and payment is required. Girls participating in these programs will not choose daily activities for the camp week. Most of their time will be spent out of camp doing specialized activities pertaining to the program they have chosen.

Adventure X5 I and II

Since its inception Adventure X5 has been a smashing success. This program is offered two different weeks, attend one or both of them! Participants will experience a different adventure each day; Adventures could include enjoying the thrills and spills of rafting down the Lehigh, scaling a rock wall, canoeing and/or kayaking the scenic Delaware River, biking the old railroad bed of the Lehigh Gorge Trail, hiking, low ropes/initiatives course, or paintball.

Prerequisites:
Camper must be finished 7th grade
Camper must have basic swimming skills and good overall physical condition
Pre-payment is required; $180 in addition to standard weekly fee $275

Paddling Possibilities

Paddling Possibilities is a week of adventures for the water lover! The week will include, but not limited to, canoeing, kayaking, and white water rafting. The week will be spent learning, developing, and perfecting canoeing, kayaking, and rafting skills, in addition to building friendships and learning teamwork.

Prerequisites:
Camper must be finished 7th grade
Camper must have basic swimming skills and good overall physical condition
Pre-payment is required; $125 in addition to standard weekly fee $275

Equestrian Quest I & II

A Mt. Gilead classic!  The Equestrian Quest program is for the avid horse lover, and fills up fast!  We've expanded the program for two weeks of "E.Q.," based on campers' riding levels.  Live, breathe and sleep horses for a whole week, while learning all there is to know about caring for, riding and loving a horse!
Campers have several hours of English-style riding instruction per day, and build skills in riding, jumping, trail riding, horse care and stable management.  On Saturday morning, Equestrian Quest campers participate in a horse show from 10:00-11:00.  Everyone is invited to the show!

Priority registration is given until April 30 to girls who have not participated in Equestrian Quest during the past two summers.  After May 1, all remaining applications will be processed in the order they were received.

     Prerequisites - EQ I (Intermediate):
     Camper must be finished at least grade 7.
     Pre-payment ($180.00 in addition to Standard Weekly Fee of $275.00) is required.
     Advanced Beginner & Intermediate riders
     Good control at a walk, trot, and posting trot
     Ready to canter
     Completed questionnaire (mailed to you upon registration)
     Acceptance into program pending approval of horsemanship instructor.

     Prerequisites - EQ II (Advanced):
     Camper must be finished at least grade 7.
     Pre-payment ($180.00 in addition to Standard Weekly Fee of $275.00) is required.
     Intermediate & Advanced Riders
     Good control at a walk, trot, posting trot, and canter
     Completed questionnaire (mailed to you upon registration)
     Acceptance into program pending approval of horsemanship instructor.

Searcher Equestrian Quest

A Mt. Gilead classic now available for the Searchers!  The Equestrian Quest program is for the avid horse lover.  We've expanded the program for our campers who have finished 5-6 grades and want to live, breathe and sleep horses for a whole week, learning all there is to know about caring for, riding and loving a horse!  Campers will have several hours of English-style riding instruction per day, and build skills in ring riding, trail riding, horse care and stable management.  On Saturday morning, Equestrian Quest campers participate in a horse show from 10:00-11:00.  Everyone is invited to the show!
There are no “horse chores” before breakfast so campers will rise and start the day with their divisional group.

     Prerequisites:
     Minimal riding experience necessary.
     Pre-payment ($150.00 in addition to Standard Weekly Fee of $275.00) is required.
     Acceptance into program will be granted after questionnaire has been completed and submitted (will be mailed to you upon registration for camp).
     Please pack long pants, and boots or shoes with a small heel.
 
 
Young Adventurers

“I want to stay!” “When can I go to camp?” “I’m big enough to stay!”

These are the cries often heard by the younger sisters and friends of campers. Now Mt. Gilead has a program specifically designed for these young first time campers to help parents and campers alike with the adjustment of being away at camp for the first time. Our Young Adventurers Program was implemented last year and was a great success.

The Young Adventurers arrive on Wednesday morning and stay through Saturday morning the first week of camp. These campers will get a sampling of many camp activities in an abbreviated week, but there is no abbreviation on fun. These activities could include, but are not limited to, archery, ceramics, crafts, swimming, paddle boating, pony rides, hiking, games, nature, sign language, drama and kayaking. They will also participate in our all-camp hike up “The Mountain” and participate in other activities with the rest of the campers in their division. The Young Adventurers all live together in a cabin with their counselor who is specifically chosen for her abilities to help these young campers adjust to being away from home and help them develop and thrive on their developing skills of independence and responsibility.

This program is open to girls completing 1st through 4th grade. There are a limited numbers of spots available so be sure to register early! The registration fee is $50 (non-refundable and non-transferable) and the room, board, and activities fee is $100. Scholarships are available if there is financial need.

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