What are the requirements for Camp Isla® ?

For High Performance and Select Camp Isla™ : girl gymnasts, ages 6-18 and levels 6-10 . Xcel Platinum-Sapphire levels are allowed. Gymnasts ages 6-12 (must be 7 by September 1 of the year of camp) would be required to commute to camp. Gymnasts ages 13 and up (must be 13 by September 1 of the year of camp) would be required to lodge in dorms on the camp's campus.

For Camp Isla™ : gymnasts, ages 6-18 and levels 3-10 . Xcel Silver and up levels are allowed (must be 7 by September 1 of the year of camp)

Are there exceptions to the Age and Level requirements for Camp Isla™?

Unfortunately, we are not making exceptions to age and/or level requirements. The High Performance Camp is geared towards gymnasts who are preparing or are eligible for collegiate recruitment. Gymnasts who are 13 and up may opt out of the dorm, but must pay the 13 and up fee.

Will all participants receive a leotard?

Yes, all female participants will receive a leotard.

Are outings included in camp tuition?

Yes, all activities are included in the camp tuition.

(High Performance and Select) Commuter Campers have been included in activities.  However, BGDG staff will not be responsible for the gymnasts and an adult must accompany them.  Adults must pay entry fee.

What Should My Gymnast Bring?

We would love to see all of our Brown Girls in BGDG leotards throughout events (not mandatory)!

Training Attire

• Leotards are preferred (shorts may be worn)

• Leotards should not have skirts, zippers or plastic attached.

• No Big hair bows

• No Beads

• No socks or footed tights

• No midriff tops (no bellies out during training)

• No jewelry (small post earrings are fine)

• Hair must be off neck and out of face.

• Shorts must be long enough to cover bottom and private parts.

• No loose tops

Outings Attire 

We expect all attendees to adhere to our dress code. During all outings Camp Isla™ will only allow respectable clothing. For example: No plunging neckline lines, revealing tops or bottoms.

Needs for resident Campers (Ages 13-18)

• Twin XL sheets and bed linen (for dorm room)

• Towels & Toiletries

• Clothings for outings (outings may be: school tour, night on the town/bowling, museum)

• Snacks

Needs for All Participants

• Shorts/Warm-Up Gear

• Grips

• Wristbands

• Hair ties/Scrunchies

• Reusable water bottle

• Flip Flops

• Personal Care Items

Is there a Gift Exchange?

Yes! Please bring a gift from your hometown or home gym to exchange with a gymnast. Gifts must not exceed $20. Please DO NOT gift food items

Gift ideas: State Flag T-shirts, Your Local HBCU paraphernalia, bag from home gym, journals

What is the schedule for Camp Isla™ ?

Event Information

Where do we go for onsite Camp Isla® check in?

Meet at the host gym for you camp.

Can parents register for the outings?

TBD

Where do resident campers (ages 13 and up) lodge on campus?

Typically on an HBCU Campus. More info to come for upcoming Camp Isla®