First Time Campers

What should I expect when I check in?
When you arrive, you'll be directed to registration, and we'll tell you your counselors' name and your cabin number. Then you'll make your way to the cabin, meet your counselor and your new cabin friends and settle in. All around the camp, you'll see other families and campers doing exactly the same thing.

What is screening?
Screening takes place on Sunday afternoon. We evaluate each camper in the gym and place you in a group for the week according to your skill level. You will need to be ready to workout so make sure you are dressed for the gym and have your grips with you.

I'm coming to camp alone. Will I make friends?
Of course!! Many of our campers come to IGC by themselves, so there's always lots of other campers wanting to make new friends. The campers who come with friends are looking to make new friends, too!

How do I know when and where to go?
The schedule at IGC is very simple, and we use a speaker system to announce your classes, recreation events and meal times. Also, there are plenty of staff around, so they'll be there to help you and make sure you're in the right place at the right time.

Who will be in my cabin?
The other campers in your cabin will all be around the same age as you. Your cabin will be made up of campers from all over the USA and the rest of the world.

Will I have fun?
Absolutely! Our staff are not only here to teach you gymnastics, they are also here to make sure you have a great camp experience. We have plenty of crazy recreation activities to keep you entertained when you are not in the gyms!

How does the canteen work? What do I do with my spending money?
When you register on Sunday you place your spending money in a canteen account if your parent hasn't already done this by mail. When you go to the canteen there are three windows. Go to the window appropriate for your last name and place your order for the items you wish to buy. When you get to the register you just tell us your name and we subtract your purchases from your account and you sign your card. Just remember, it's up to you to budget your spending money for the length of your stay. Any money you don't spend is returned to you when you check out.