A camp differs from a hotel, motel, or convention center. You might choose those meeting places because of (or in spite of) the distractions they offer. At the Camp, there are less diversions. There are no telephones or televisions in the cabins, and no golf course (although one is located nearby!). The main attractions of the Camp involve the ability to have people work and learn together by allowing them to live, eat, and have fun together. We do have many of the same activities that you might find in a resort, such as outdoor games, tennis and basketball courts, a pool, and a lake. Your event can be as intense or as relaxing as you want to make it.

At least two to four weeks before your date, you should make sure that your participants receive the directions to the Camp, or bus departure point and time. You should also send them a list of things to bring. If you will have minors at the Camp without their parents or guardians, you will need to send Medical Release Forms home to be signed. Feel free to copy or print any of these materials from the Appendices.

Room assignments can be planned from the blank housing forms in the Appendices. Each of the buildings are listed, along with spaces representing the number of occupants the building can house. Remember: Dorm Cabins have upper and lower bunk beds.

We will need a definite "person-count" at least fourteen days before your event begins. This will enable us to prepare for your arrival. This is also the point at which we will need a copy of your tentative schedule, and a list of any special needs that you might have. A partial list of various "special requests" is in the Appendices. We want you to think ahead so we can be as prepared as possible to ensure a successful event. If you need any help with your planning, please call the Camp. We will be happy to answer any questions.

With a little prior planning, your time at the Camp can be both a productive and a relaxing one.

GETTING TO AND FROM GFC

Depending upon your point of origin, here are some ways of getting to the Camp:

Driving
If you are close by, or if all of your participants will be driving up in their own cars, we have plenty of parking space. A map with directions to the Camp is in the Appendices.

Rented Vans
Van rentals are available through many rental car firms and are effective for transporting a small to medium size group to the Camp.

Group Chartered Bus
Chartered buses can effectively transport large numbers of people to the Camp. There are a number of companies that charter into Bruceville. Costs vary with distance and company.

Public Bus
Greyhound and Trailways offer bus service into Waco and Temple from most points in the region.

Airlines
American Eagle and the Delta Connection provide frequent service to Waco from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Continental Express provides service to Waco from Houston’s Intercontinental Airport.

Airport Van Service
The Waco Eagle/Streak Shuttle has regular van service between DFW airport and Waco hotels. With prior arrangement, it also will bring you to the Camp. The service offers pick-up and drop off at your terminal. You or your travel agent can make reservations through the Waco Eagle/Streak Shuttle in Waco. They also provide van charter service.

General Aviation
Private pilots can land at Madison Cooper Airport in Waco, Draughon-Miller Field in Temple, and McGregor Municipal Airport in McGregor. We are on the San Antonio Sectional.

It is the Group’s responsibility to transfer participants from the Waco or Temple bus depots, airports, or hotels to the Camp. Transportation is your responsibility.

HEALTH CARE

It is unlikely that there will be a health-related problem during a the Camp event, but the possibility exists. The chances increase when bringing children to the Camp. It is a very good idea for large, student-oriented groups to bring a registered nurse to the Camp with them. Groups are responsible for their own medical care.

Emergencies will be handled by the Group’s leaders in conjunction with the Camp Staff. A local ambulance is available, and the hospital is close-by in Temple.

It is an absolute necessity to bring Medical Release Forms for all participants under the age of 18 who will not be accompanied by their parents or guardians. No hospital will treat a minor, even in an emergency, without a signed consent form. It is also advisable to have information on hand about allergies to medications and foods, and emergency contact phone numbers.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Equipment is available for use by all groups renting the Camp. It usually includes the following:

AUDIO/VISUAL AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT

The following Audio-Visual and Office Equipment is available and must be reserved in advance.

• Sharp^® Video Projector
• Slide projector
• Dual Cassette Deck
• Compact Disc Player
• Public Address Systems
• 19-inch Color Television
• Overhead Projector
• VHS Format Videotape Recorder-player
• Mimeograph machine
• Minolta copier
• Electric Typewriter
• Plain-Paper Facsimile Machine

These machines are available for your use at a nominal fee. Any paper or supplies used will be added to your bill for the event. We recommend that, if you will be doing any volume typing, you bring your own typewriters. We can arrange to procure and rent to you almost any type of equipment you need. Please let us know in advance.

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