YW & Parents


Camp Personal Equipment Checklist 
Note:  Please make sure you PUT YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING and that anything that is not waterproof is kept in Ziploc bags.  Bringing your things in a plastic tub or locker is a good way to protect them from water.) 
  1. Water bottle or container to carry around all day – IMPORTANT 
  1. Camp book 
  1. Scriptures 
  1. Pencil & Paper (opt.) 
  1. Quiet or rainy day games 
  1. Camera 
  1. Watch 
  1. Heavy trash bags (1-2) 
  1. Sewing kit (safety pins, etc.) 
  1. Flashlight with extra batteries 
  1. Camp chair 
  1. Insect repellent 
  1. Cot or air mattress & pillow 
  1. Sleeping bag/sheet/blanket 
  1. Personal toiletries – soap, shampoo, comb/brush, mirror, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary supplies, etc. 
  1. Sunscreen or sunblock – IMPORTANT 
  1. Sun glasses/hat 
  1. Shirts – must have sleeves and be modest (NO tummies, etc) 
  1. KNEE-LENGTH shorts or capris 
  1. Long pants (good to have at least 1 pair) 
  1. Underwear & Socks 
  1. Pajamas  
  1. Two pair of shoes – NO open toed shoes or bare feet allowed (flip-flops may be worn in showers only) 
  1. Swimsuit – MODEST one piece 
  1. T-shirt to be worn from the lake to the campsites 
  1. Washcloth & Bathing towel (and /or beach towel) 
  1. Rain gear (raincoat/poncho/umbrella/rain boots) 
  1. Rubber Maid type container to protect gear if it rains 
  1. Coat/jacket
Young Women Camp 2015
Parent Newsletter

                
Camp Theme:  Adventure Awaits
                                               
Camp Dates:  March 16-19, 2015           
            
Place:              Camp Edgewood in
                         DeQuincy, Louisiana


 Parent To Do List

·        Encourage your daughter to go. Must be 12 yrs. old by Sept. 1, 2015
·        Fill out form completely and turn in to your ward YW leader by
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·        Camp Cost: $100.00 – turn in w/ camp application to your ward YW leader.  This is done by filling out a tithing slip and attaching your check or cash.  Mark “other” with your daughter’s name and “YW Camp Fee”.  Your YW leader will turn them all in to the bishopric.  (The camp fee covers lodging, food, trading post tickets, crafts, certification supplies, and a t-shirt.)
·        Encourage your daughter to invite a friend to camp if she wants to.
·        Be sure your daughter attends all ward pre-camp preparation activities.
·        Be sure your daughter is prepared with all personal camp supplies.

“YW Camp is one of the best places for our girls to strengthen their testimonies, learn valuable skills, make new friends and have fun.  All this is accomplished among God’s beautiful creations in nature, away from the outside world & its influences, there’s no better place to be!”     

            ~Stake YW Presidency


Available Camp Experiences & Fun Activities
·        Archery
·        Certification classes
·        Skits
·        Special Program
·        COPES
·        Canoeing
·        Rifle Range
·        Important skills
·        Testimony Meeting
·        Singing
·        Crafts
·        Bishop’s Night
·        Good food
·        Games & Contests
·        New friends

We are very excited about our camp theme:  Adventure Awaits. “O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.” D&C 4:2

See ya at camp girls!
                       ~ Stake YW Camp Staff                 






TENTATIVE 2015 YW CAMP Schedule
Monday – Crazy Sock Day
9:00
Arrival of YL’s and stake staff
3:00
Arrival of Wards – Check in at Mess Hall
5:15
Flag Ceremony/Roll Call – Meet at Flag Pole (w/chant)
5:30 – 6:15
Dinner – Mess Hall
6:15 – 7:00
Stake Kapers – (check schedule and get signed off)
7:15 – 8:15
Welcome/Senior Night/Skits
8:30 – 9:30
Service Project
9:45
Stargazing
10:00
Devotional Everyone to campsites-Ward Devotional/Prayer (w/YL’s)
11:00
YL’s to Campsites
12:00
Quiet Time
Tuesday – St. Patrick’s Day (Wear Green)
8:00
Flag Ceremony/Roll Call (be on time)
8:15 – 9:00
Breakfast – Mess Hall
9:00 – 9:30
Stake Kapers (check schedule and get signed off)
9:45– 12:00
Certification
12:15– 1:00
Lunch - Mess Hall
1:00 – 1:30
Stake Kapers (check schedule and get signed off)
1:00
Unit Leader Meeting – Mess Hall (need 1 UL to attend from each ward)
1:00
YL’s to meet w/Sis. Newbold
1:45 – 2:45
Service Project – Mess Hall
3:00 – 5:00
FREE TIME - canoes, crafts, riflery, archery,

trading post, COPES - 4th yrs and up
5:30 – 5:45
Flag Ceremony/Roll Call (be on time)

Camp picture before dinner. Wear Stake t-shirt.
5:45 – 6:30
Dinner - Mess Hall
5:45
Certification Cravat Bandage Challenge (Site TBA)
6:30 – 7:00
Stake Kapers (check schedule and get signed off)
7:15 – 9:15
Night Hike
9:30– 10:30
Rock the Dock
10:30
Everyone to campsites-Ward Devotional/Prayer (w/YL’s)
11:00
YL’s to campsite
11:00
3rd year Shelter Challenge (Site TBA)
11:30
Curfew - no one leaves campsites
Midnight
Quiet Time
Wednesday – Go Texan/Bishop’s Night (Wear Ward Shirts)
7:30
Food Pick up
8:00– 9:30
Breakfast w/wards in Campsites
9:45
Flag Ceremony/Roll Call – meet at flagpole
10:00 – 12:30
Certification
12:30 – 1:15
Lunch – Mess Hall
1:15 – 1:45
Stake Kapers - (check schedule and get signed off)
1:15
Unit Leaders Meeting - Mess Hall (Need 1 UL from each ward)
1:45 – 4:30
FREE TIME - canoes, crafts, riflery, archery,

trading post, COPES - 4th yrs and up
5:00
Flag ceremony/ Roll call (be on time)
5:15 – 6:15
Dinner - Mess Hall w/Bishops
5:15
Certification Knot Challenge (Site TBA) 
6:15 – 6:45
Stake Kapers – (check schedule and get signed off)
7:00 – 8:15
Special Program (Gather by wards at the chapel. Be on time)
8:30 – 10:00
Testimonies w/Ward in campsites & Ward Devotional/Prayer
11:00
YL’s to Campsite
11:30
Curfew - no one leaves campsites
Midnight
Quiet Time
Thursday – Last Day
8:30 – 9:15
Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30
4th Year Bridging/Awards
10:30 – 11:00
Final Stake Kapers - get signed off
11:00 – 1:00
Break Camp/Campsite sign offs (Do Not Leave until you have
         been signed off by a member of the stake staff)
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