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Girls CampGuide and Resource Materials

Revised October 2014

Girls Camp Guide and Resource Materials Revised October 2014

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Purpose of the 'Guide and Resource Materials:

This document is intended as a 'handbook' to guide the planning and presentation of Girls Camp for young women ages 12-17 of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It also contains resources to support the program.

The "Guide" includes: Description of program elements, Description of roles and expectations for both adult and youth

leaders, An explanation of essential preparation tasks – month by month

– leading up to camp, A collection of materials from past camp cycles to facilitate

preparation and planning.

Girls Camp – a brief description of the program:

Girls Camp is program for all YW ages 12 to 17 years old. Its purposes are to draw closer to Heavenly Father, build faith in the Savior, Jesus Christ, appreciate and feel reverence for nature, learn and develop camping and leadership skills, serve others, and build friendships through unifying activities and having fun. To help the girls reach these goals, they will participate in the camp certification process which is:

Level 1 - age 12Level 2 – age 13Level 3 – age 14Level 4 – age 15

During the last two years in the young women program (ages 16,17) all girls are invited to be Youth Camp Leaders (YCL) and it is a goal that these YCLs will be the primary leaders of girls camp. There is a Girls Camp YCL Presidency consisting of 1 YCL acting as President and several YCLs acting as assistants. This is the core leadership of Girls Camp. Other YCLs are also given leadership roles and acting


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as Cabin YCLs where they are assigned to be “junior” (1st year YCL) and “senior” (2nd year YCL) companions within their cabins.

Once Camp is underway it is completely guided by the designated (called and set apart) youth leaders. (Core YCL Presidency and Cabin YCLs) In order to make this actually work there is extensive training of the youth leadership prior to Camp. All youth leaders are trained and mentored so that they are ready to assume control of Camp when it starts. This process takes time…

The preparation of the young womens Camp YCL Presidency and Cabin YCLs is the foundational element to a successful camp. Spare no effort in training these young women!

Sample daily schedule of the main session of camp: Note: this is an “average” of past daily schedules. Each year the schedule is altered slightly to accommodate speakers and/or other circumstances. Each camper is given a schedule at the start of camp and it is the responsibility of the YCL cabin leaders to ensure all campers within their Cabin are present.

Tuesday0730 Camp Presidency YCLs arrive and get settled–

Preparation for arrival of campers and registration.Presidency Devotional

0900 Campers arrive and get settled in with assigned cabins/decorate cabins

1030 Opening Ceremony – Welcome and Orientation - YCL Presidency and Cabin YCLs

1200 KP duty and Bathroom Duty.1230 Lunch1:00 Fun time at Cabins with YCLs - Finish

decorating/skit/chant prep.2:00 Free Time 4:00 Service project 5:30 KP and Bathroom Duty


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6:00 Dinner- 6:30 Cabin fun time—Get to know you questionnaire/activities

(see end of manual for sample questionnaire) 8:00 Flag Ceremony-Song Fest

Camp themed devotional from Stake Presidency9:00 Stargazing activities at Mosiah’s Meadow (Possible

musical presentation/scripture reenactment)10:30 Cabin YCL devotional/Lights out

Wednesday0615 YCLs rise and shine0630 Presidency devotional and meeting0700 Morning prayer and scriptures in cabins0730 Polar Dip0745 KP Duty0815 Breakfast0900 Flag Ceremony – Song Fest 0930 YCL Presidency meeting with Cabin Moms

Cabin time with YCLs - Review camp manual for independent certifications.Bathroom duty

1000 Free choice for 1-2 years (swim, crafts, archery, and humanitarian service project)Ropes course and certification for 3,4 year. Snype Hunt-Compass ActivitiesJournal/Scripture Time

1200 Lunch duty1230 Lunch1:00 Cabin time with YCL - chants/skits1:30 Free Choice for 3,4 years (swim, crafts, archery, service)

Ropes/Certification for 1,2 Snype Hunt/Compass ActivityJournal/Scripture Time

4:00 Bathroom and Kitchen Duty 4:30 Ward Certification - Fires starting, cooking over open

flame (YCL led)6:00 Dinner/devotional/desert with Bishops7:15 Flag Ceremony-Song Fest

Bishops activity


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9:00 Lantern Walk with singing down at lake10:30 Evening Cabin devotionals with YCLs - Lights Out

Thursday0615 Rise and Shine0630 Presidency Devotional and meeting0700 Morning prayer and scripture within cabins0730 Polar Dip0745 KP Duty0815 Breakfast0900 Flag Ceremony/Song Fest0930 YCL Camp presidency/Cabin Mom meeting

Cabin time with YCLs - Review Camp manual for independent certifications.Bathroom Duty

1000 Free Choice 1,2 years (swim, craft, archery, service)Certification/Ropes for 3,4 yearSnype Hunt-Compass activityJournal/Scriptures

1200 KP Duty1230 Lunch1:00 Cabin Time with YCL - work on skits, chants1:30 Free Choice for 3,4 year (swim, archery, service, craft)

Certification/Ropes for 1,2Snype Hunt, Compass activityPersonal journal, scripture time

4:00 Skits at Noah’s Court5:30 Dutch oven cooking at Cabins (YCL led)7:30 Flag Ceremony

Devotional with Stake YW PresidencyEnd with slide show of Christ

8:30 Start Fires for testimony meetingYCL led by beginning with Christ devotional

10:00 Late night activities for 4th years?10:30 Evening devotional/Lights out for other years


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Friday0615 Rise and Shine0630 Presidency Devotional0700 Morning prayer and scriptures within cabins7:30 Polar Dip7:45 Kitchen Duty8:15 Breakfast9:00 Flag Ceremony-Song Fest9:30 Nature Walk 1,4 years

2,3 Certification at cabins Camp Leaders signing off camp manuals

10:30 Interactive Devotional with Sister Missionaries*New idea --This could be followed by a missionary role playing

activity 12:30 Lunch1:00 Enos Activity2:00 Clean Cabins/Camp assignments for check out

Gazebo, Tent Area, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Trails/Camp Road, Mosiah’s Meadow, Waterfront/Swim are-, Parking Lot, Flag-

3:00 Closing Ceremonies—Camp YCL presidency led4:00 Go home

New ideas presented from last years camp consist of:Keeping sister missionaries coming for devotionalRole playing in gospel related discussions Movie NightDance for older girl campers“Open Mic. Night”Obstacle courseFirst Aid OlympicsScripture Vendor-Someone girls can look for to pass off

scripture memorizationScriptural Re-enactment production


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Glossary of Girls Camp Terms

“Flag Ceremony”—Each cabin/camper is asked to participate in Flag Ceremony. Cabin YCLs are in charge of delegating responsibilities such as prayer, song, scripture/spiritual thought, YW motto and raising/lowering, folding the flag. demonstrating appropriate flag etiquette.

“Cabin Fun Time/bonding,” –get to know you activities/ice breaker games, series of questions designed to Cabin YCLs to get to know the girls in their cabin on the first day of camp. It is a combination of fun and serious questions about a young woman’s interests and is conducted in a small group setting. See the appendix for more information.

“Daily Schedule” – is an internal reference to the camp schedule as portrayed in a lanyard that all campers receive at the beginning of camp.

“Christ Devotional” –Testimony Meeting—Usually done in smaller cabin setting with YCLs leading out the testimony meeting by sharing a Christ devotional and then bearing witness of her faith in Jesus Christ. She then invites all campers to participate in the testimony meeting

“Enos Experience” – is a period provided each camper for a private, solitary time for prayer, scripture study and self- evaluation. Each camper is provided with the Attributes of Christ questionnaire found at the last page of Chapter 6 of “Preach My Gospel.”

“Opening Ceremony” – is scripted presentation performed by the YCLs. This typically reviews the rules of camp, orientation, schedule, and acknowledges cook, craft, lifeguard, nurse, and other leaders including camp missionaries. (see appendix for prior script).

“Sister Missionary Devotional” Devotional led by the sister missionaries in the Stake. The sisters come prepared knowing what age of girls they will be focusing on and have activities, interactive lesson. Possible activity following is a “Scavenger Hunt” role playing and finding someone to teach the gospel to.


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“Song Fest” – is preparatory period before Flag Ceremony allowing the campers to participate in fun camp songs as well as church hymns as a lead in to Flag Ceremony.

“Morning Prayer/Scriptures”-- Every morning Cabin YCLs are in charge of reading passage of scriptures based on that day’s theme. They take turns reading with the campers out loud, stopping when needing to expand their thoughts. After everyone has had turns reading, YCLs use the “FEAST” method to discuss principles and doctrine. (See appendix for “feast’ outline)

“Evening Devotional”—This is a YCL led devotional in the cabin. Each YCL (junior and senior) takes turns giving the evening devotional. This devotional is based on that day’s theme and can involve general conference talks, activities, and games. YCLs encourage all girls to participate and share their feelings. Ends with a prayer and YCLs encouraging girls to record their feelings in the journal.

Certification Time-Each YW is required to pass off camp certification (according to her year at camp) These can be found in and outlined in the camp manual. Cabin YCLs have been trained at the YCL overnighter and preceding training sessions to teach these skills to their cabin. They are to teach, demonstrate, observe and then pass off these skills for each camper.


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Five Key Features of Girls Camp

First, Girls Camp is modeled after the admonition of Elaine S. Dalton, where she announced the motto: “Let Laurel’s Lead.” Her council is to allow girls to come to a girls camp experience for four years to learn new outdoor/camping skills, develop friendships, strengthen their relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and to learn to feel of the Spirit. After these four years, the girls then have the opportunity to come as YCLs (Youth Camp Leaders) where they are trained to be the sole leaders of camp. This is accomplished by extensive training and mentoring of the two levels of leadership

The Camp YCL Presidency Cabin YCLs

The Camp YCL Presidency is selected by no later than September of the camp cycle. The Presidency meets at least monthly starting in October with the Camp Director and assistants as well as at times the Stake YW presidency. There is extensive training on expected tasks and leadership roles. The work of the YCL presidency is described in more detail below. The number and composition of the presidency depends on the expected number of campers. Factors to consider when selecting young women to serve in the Presidency:

Worthy to lead camp through personal example Has attended camp and participated as a first year YCL Has the support of both parents and local Priesthood leaders. Not "over-programmed" with school and sports. Has access to independent or reliable transportation. Is responsible and has good work habits.

Remember, these young women will be meeting once or twice a month from October through June. It is a time consuming calling.

Responsibilities of Girls’ Camp YCL Presidency


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Selection of the annual camp theme, talk, scripture, song, and chant Selection and design of the camp logo Selection of songs/hymns to be printed in the Camp Songbook. Attend Training meetings with Camp Director/Assistants and Camp

Presidency at least 1X/month starting in October and ending prior to camp in July.

Presiding and conducting the four pre-camp leadership training (YCL Training) sessions held in November, February, April and June. (Note, the concept of 'presiding' is meant as acting under the direction of the Stake YW President and Girls Camp Director)

Planning training agendas and carrying out pre-camp YCL leadership training sessions including the YCL overnighter.

Assisting in the assignment of YCL companionships. Assisting with Camp registration by helping make assignments of all

campers within specific cabins

Presiding and conducting Girls Camp. This includes all aspects of Camp activities while in session, including:

Opening Ceremony Stargazing activities (Musical production or scriptural

re-enactment) Bishop’s Night/Lantern Walk/Singing Tree The Necklace/bottle cap elements for certification. Get to know you game/activities/questionnaire Devotional with sister missionary role and possible

role playing activities (Scavenger Hunt) The "Enos Experience" personal period of prayer and

study. The "Awards Ceremony" at the conclusion of camp.

Plans and conducts all four pre-camp leader training sessions,

Conducts all program elements while at camp, including all Song Fests, Announcements and directing of activities including service projects, lantern walk, bishops night, etc.

Introduces all guest speakers Conducts daily devotionals and meetings with Cabin YCL

during camp to assess the progress of the camp program, Addresses problems and behavioral issues involving all

camp attendees,

Organizing camp work schedules while in session (daily cleaning assignments and similar tasks during camp).

Help to resolve any behavioral or conflict issues up at camp.


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Setting the example throughout camp through their advance preparation and through their participation in programs and events at Camp.

Maintaining personal worthiness; attend Sunday meetings, active participant in seminary, daily prayer and scriptures study, keeping standards as outlined in the For The Strength of Youth Pamphlet.

It is important to understand that service in the Presidency will involve sacrifice of time and some discretionary activities when needed to carry out Girls Camp responsibilities.

In order to facilitate the youth leadership focus, Girls Camp is a year- long program in order to accomplish the necessary planning, preparation and, especially, the training of the YCLs. For example, the planning cycle starts a month (August) after the close of camp. A Camp YCL President is selected by September and the balance of presidency in place by October. Monthly presidency meetings begin in October.

The Camp Director and Assistants are responsible for mentoring the presidency in its preparations and meets with presidency at least monthly or more often until the start of camp. The Camp Director and Assistants train the Presidency in the program elements of Girls camp, encourage personal spiritual preparation and provide resources for the Presidency to do its work (resources include other adult assistance, access to needed facilities, and access to computers and other technology when needed).

This is the Camp Director’s and Assistant (as well as Stake YW presidency) primary charge and it takes time.

Second…The organizational unit of camp is by cabins according to year of certification. The ‘campers’ are divided into cabins upon their arrival at camp. Each cabin is easily distinguishable as they have different color camp t-shirts with the camp logo. The color provides a group identity and affiliation. There are two to three Cabin YCLs assigned to each cabin with at least one of the YCLs being a 2nd year (senior companion).


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Cabin YCL TrainingCabin YCL training begins in November, with training sessions also in February, April, and June. These sessions involve getting- to- know- you activities to bond all YCLs, YCL input regarding theme, and T-shirt design, motto, camping skills including fire starting, compass work, alternative methods of cooking, and other certification training. There is a culminating overnight High Adventure/Training Activity in June for the final preparation for camp. This serves to solidify all camping learned skills, review of camp schedule, leadership activities, possible unifying ropes course activity where available, high adventure activity, and last minute instructions.

Responsibilities of Cabin YCLs Cabin YCLs become an extension of the Camp YCL Presidency in arranging for camp-wide tasks and activities. These include fundamental chores such as kitchen and bathroom cleaning, and more fun activities such as ropes obstacle course, crafts, humanitarian service project, skits and chants.

Cabin YCLs meet with presidency at the beginning of each day for a morning devotional and to discuss the progress of camp and prepare for the day. Adult leadership attends the devotional and meeting to monitor and provide resources. Adults do NOT conduct or lead this meeting

As we are modeling the admonition of Elaine Dalton to “Let Laurel’s Lead,” once YW have completed their first 4 years of certification at camp, they are invited to come to girls camp to be a Cabin YCL. Historically, at Silverdale Stake Girls Camp we can expect anywhere from 120-140 young women ages 12-17. Campers are organized according to their “certification year” 1,2,3,4. Cabin YCLs are assigned a cabin and year and will be responsible for anywhere from 8-15 campers. As these YCLs are in charge of young women (some being young and very impressionable) it is imperative that these YW are living the gospel standards.

1. These young women must be spiritually, mentally, and emotionally mature. They should be strong examples of obedience and commitment to


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the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Such young women should be working actively toward Personal Progress, be regular Seminary attendees, and be preparing themselves spiritually through daily personal prayers and scripture study. 2. As this calling will involve considerable extra effort and time, the young women should have the support of BOTH her family and local Priesthood Leaders in performing this service.

3. The young women need to understand the importance of her personal example and positive attitude in leading others. She will need to learn Christ-like leadership principles of love, patience, gentleness, meekness, etc. (D&C 121)

4. Cabin YCLs will be assigned companions to work with. A companionship (consisting of either 2 or 3) should consist of at least one 2nd year YCL.

5. It is important to understand that each Cabin YCL is expected to support the Girls Camp program by:

a. Attending pre-Camp training sessions.b. Fostering spirituality within the Cabinc. Ensuring the fellowship, sisterhood, and bonding of Cabin

members. d. Helping with all recruiting events and generate enthusiasm for

Girls Camp in their home ward. e. Volunteering to assist and serve on committees including crafts,

cook, lifeguarding, humanitarian service project. Be a willing participant in Song Fest, Opening Ceremony, camp devotionals, Testimony Meeting, Ropes Course, and Certification teaching.

f. Being supportive of and obedient to camp leaders – the Presidency and Cabin YCLs maintain individual spirituality and worthiness at all times.

Important Girls Camp YCL Meetings:o November 16th 2014 1st YCL training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo buildingo February 8th- 2015 2nd YCL training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo buildingo April 12th 3rd YCL Training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo building o June 4th YCL and Cabin Mom training at 6:00 Poulsbo building o June 26-27 Overnight training/High Adventure at Ensign Ranch.


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Third, Attendance at camp every year presents our young women with an opportunity for growth and development. The first four years, our YW attend simply as “campers.” They go through this experience for their own benefit; learning certifications, order of camp, building testimony, and having fun. Their final two years, they can have the opportunity to be Cabin YCLs or possibly be asked to serve in the Camp Presidency.

First they go to be served and then they go to serve.

The responsibility of leadership changes both the perspective and experience of the young women attending. No two or even three years of attendance will be exactly as the previous year due to changes in the expectations of leadership and personal example

Fourth, Girls Camp allows YW to feel the strength in gathering together as a large group of like-minded and committed young women. There is indeed, “strength in numbers.” Creating an environment in which the spirit can attend and bear witness include: Camp themed devotionals including sister missionary experiences, morning prayers and scripture study, Enos experience, flag ceremony, lantern walk, evening cabin devotionals and Christ devotional/slide show and testimony meeting.

Fifth, the camp schedule does include some “free time” for non-scripted fun. We do encourage the use of free time for personal preparation, but fun is a focus of all the events of camp. We want the young women to enjoy being together and to enjoy the common bond they share with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Fun is featured during Cabin Skits and Chants, Cabin “Fun” time and get-to-know-you activities, Service Projects and especially during Song Fests and spirit/clean cabin awards. Fun is featured in all events as the young women bond together in a common, shared, fellowshipping experience. At the end of camp fun becomes joy as each young woman discovers her testimony of the Gospel.Adult Leadership of Girls Camp: The role of the Stake President.


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The Camp Directors and Stake YW President review preparations with the Stake president. The Stake Presidents also approves:

The names recommended for the respective youth Camp Presidencies

Camp theme, scripture, talk, etc. Camp schedule and program events Camp speakers Camp fees and budget

The Stake President is also responsible for financial supervision of the Girls Camp program. Fees are paid to the Stake President and funds are disbursed for costs for girls camp.

Camp Director/Assistants

The Camp Director and Assistants are working under the direction of the Stake YW presidency. They are responsible for the training of the Camp YCL Presidency. The Camp Director/Assistants guide and mentors the youth camp presidency and attends all Presidency Meetings.

Youth Leadership of Girls Camp

As described elsewhere in this Guide, Girls Camp is led by young women (YCLs) ages 15-17 who are tasked with Cabin leadership. There are detailed descriptions of the duties and expectations of these leaders provided in this guide. While these young women must be prepared extensively in advance of camp, once camp is in session they are – in every way – the leaders of camp.

Adults "front load" the preparation of these young women during the pre-camp leader training sessions. Once camp starts, all program matters go through the Camp YCL Presidency to the other layers of leadership. Primary adult contact with the youth leaders is between the Presidency and Camp Director and Stake YW. Again, see the further explanation provided below.


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Girls Camp Essential Preparation Tasks:

Preparation Tasks – By month:

It is important to keep a view of "the end from the beginning." The Girls Camp planning cycle is 11 months long. There are 'way points' that must be met to stay on schedule. The principle reason for this long lead time is the preparation, training and mentoring of each layer of youth leaders. The following, "by month" task list is intended as a guide for the Camp Director/Assistants and Stake YW to insure that "every needful thing" is prepared and that Girls Camp will be a camp of order and blessing.

August,

The Girls Camp Director/Assistants and Stake YW Presidency meet to evaluate the previous Camp session. The date and location of the committee meeting will be set by the Camp Director.

Insure that reservations at Church Recreational properties are made and deposits paid.

Reconcile financial issues including payments from participating stakes and reimbursement of expenses.

Initial review and recommendations for the next year’s Camp Presidency. As an "action item" the adult leaders will come prepared for a discussion of potential presidency members by conferring confidentially with the young woman’s bishop and stake leaders prior to this meeting.

Set dates for key program events for the coming year to be placed on the stake calendar.

YCL Training Meetings - November, February, April, and June YCL overnight/High adventure activity Review final camp costs for the past camp cycle. Determine whether the camp fee needs to be changed. Submit

funding changes to the Stake President for approval.


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September,

The name of the young women selected as President and assistants will be recommended to the Stake President for approval .These young women will be called and set apart. It is recommended that a member of the stake presidency or high council representative over Young Womens extend this call. It is essential that the person extending the call first confer with the young woman's parents to secure their support for this calling. The Girls Camp President and her assistants is a year- long, time consuming calling and requires the young women to attend Presidency meetings and other events outside her local ward and stake starting in October. The role of Camp President is a time consuming and demanding stewardship. The parents AND ward leaders need to be aware of the commitment and be willing to support this calling.

The Camp Director/Stake YW estimates a projected attendance at camp and makes decision on the organization of camp, i.e., how many cabins will be needed. Also, to examine the number of YCLs (junior and senior) and how many YCLs will be put in each cabin. There are two goals here: first, to provide leadership opportunities for young women, and second, to insure that the organizational structure can accommodate the expected attendance. If possible smaller cabins provide for more leadership opportunities and for more individual fellowshipping.

Cabin YCL "job descriptions" drafted to reflect the anticipated duties and advance training requirements.

All Camp program dates confirmed on stake calendar.

Initiate: Food – cooks selected, craft leadership, nurse, lifeguard names. Service Projects – coordination with Camp Zion, includes advance preparation of tools and materials; Camp necklaces, necklaces, emblems or bottle caps to be earned, ropes course instructors, Photographer


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October,

Review names of camp support personnel for Cook, Crafts, Nurse, Lifeguard, Priesthood leadership, Photographer, Ropes Course Instructors.

The Calling of the Camp Presidency is completed. The Camp Director and/or Assistants meet individually with

camp Presidency for the first time to discuss Camp Presidency Responsibilities, feedback on previous year at camp, new ideas and guidance in choosing an upcoming camp theme. The girls are encouraged to pray for guidance in selecting this theme and are tasked with finding a general conference talk, scripture, song, motto and theme for camp. They can expand their ideas to include cabin names, and activities to correlate with their theme.

Camp Presidency meets for the 1st time--Discuss organizational structure of camp. Each member will be asked to be in charge of several wards for communication purposes.

Review of Camp Presidency role throughout camp-- Camp Presidency to discuss theme, talk, scripture ,song, chant, Formulate agenda of upcoming November YCL training. Schedule and plan regular Presidency meetings. Assignments for 1st Training meeting as well as the slide show

for January “camp kickoff.” Establish a “Code of Conduct” to be presented at the YCL

Training

November,

Camp Presidency meets prior to 1st YCL training meeting to review meeting Agenda and responsibilities

Camp Presidency to call girls of their assigned wards to remind YCLs about upcoming meeting. (can assign someone to do invites)


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1st YCL training meeting-This will be conducted by Camp Presidency

Camp Presidency to presento Camp YCL manual and how to use ito Camp organizationo Idea of companionships/smaller cabinso Review YCL leadership responsibilities from

manual (stress importance of spiritual preparation)

Get-to-know-you games/activities, (girls put in groups according to wards and matched with a member of the camp presidency) and a brainstorming session to evaluate the several camp themes generated by the camp presidency.

“Code of Conduct” reviewed and signed Cabin YCLs sign-up for preferred year to work with,

emails, contact information.

December, Camp theme, scripture, song, and talk reviewed and approved

by Stake President The Presidency continues to meet. The Camp Director will train

the Presidency on the purpose of the various elements of camp as they continue to prepare to conduct training of other youth leaders.

Preparation for Pajama Party which includes a “camp kick-off” in early January to get all campers excited for camp. This will include an announcement of the Camp Presidency, theme, scripture, talk, and chant accompanied by a devotional led by the camp Presidency. This could also include a camp craft to be utilized while up at camp.

Come up with revised Circle Time Questionnaire to be used 1st day of camp.


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January, Pajama Party, (Camp Kick-off) early January to coordinate with

Stake YW activity. o Camp theme, scripture, talk, song, chanto Camp Presidency announcedo Camp Slide show to get all campers excited for camp.o Camp workshop to include devotional by camp

presidency announcing theme, scripture, song. Possible craft.

Formulate Ideas for Camp necklace/beads, bottle caps/way to earn certifications

Mail Station Cabin Decorating Kits Look forward to February YCL Training, come up with agenda,

and assignments

February,

Carry out 2nd Cabin YCL training. February 8th - Camp Presidency Conducts

Review of YCL leadership responsibilities including:o Using Feast method for Spiritual Thoughto Morning scripture readingo Evening Devotionalso Christ devotionalo Enos Experienceo Circle Time Questionnaire (how to do this)

Committee sign-ups to include craft, humanitarian service project, lifeguarding, cook

Camp Skills certification-Fire starting, compass skills, flag etiquette

Generate ideas for Camp Logo/T-shirt design if not already done


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Adult Leadership to continue to meet and review all ongoing tasks and assignments.—Online Registration website with dates and registration materials in progress for being up and running by March.

March,The Adult Camp Leaders will continue to review "ongoing" tasks. Such tasks include: insuring key support elements such as the cooks for Camp, nurse, lifeguard, checking in with craft leadership, begin looking at registration process.

Camp Presidency

Evaluate Camp Agenda and plan evening activities including Bishop’s Night/Lantern Walk, Stargazing Night/Scripture Re-enactment, Slide Show prior to testimony meeting, Late night Thursday night?

Sister Missionaries/Scavenger Hunt? Enos Experience Discuss and place junior and senior companionship within

cabin YCLs. Cabin names and colors Camp Presidency placed within a certain cabin year.

They make contact with their Cabin YCLs.

Camp organization is now by Cabins with each member of the Camp Presidency over a certain year at camp. Each member of the Stake YW and Adult camp leadership is also now over individual cabin and have YCLs that they will mentor assigned to them.

Adult Leadership tasks:

Food – check in with cook, craft leadership, nurse, and lifeguard names. Service Projects – coordination with Camp Zion, includes advance preparation of tools and materials; Camp necklaces, emblems or bottle caps to be earned (ordered) ropes course instructors, Photographer,


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April,

April 1st - ½ of camp payment due.

Camp Presidency to follow-up with Evening Activities Plan (Bishops night/lantern walk, Slide Show, Christ Devotional, Stargazing, Scripture Re-enactment, possible “late night.”

Look forward to YCL meeting and make assignments

3rd Cabin YCL training April 12th Poulsbo building 6:00 p.m. to take place with Camp Presidency in charge….

o YCL companionships and cabin year, color, name assignments announced.

o Overview of Camp schedule broken down and meeting within each camp year and their Camp Presidency representative and Adult Leadership representative (Review schedule, can make tentative assignment for duties)

o Committee reportingo Banner making for cabins

Adult leadership Tasks:

Assist with Camp program elements including devotional speakers, slide show, and sister missionaries, etc.

T-shirt company contacted: pricing Registration numbers and cabin placement (to be done with

camp presidency as well)

Cabin Champ Meeting –April 29th, Poulsbo building 7:00 .p.m.


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Outline of Camp Organization (YCL responsibilities for leading out at camp)

List of cabin champs’ responsibilities, and items needed to be gathered for camp

Training to include compass, fire starting, dutch oven cooking, flag etiquette

May,May 1st asking for online registration to be complete.

Presidency to continue to meet. Finalize:o All evening/extra activities—Stargazing Activity-Scripture

Re-enactment, Bishop’s Night/Lantern Walk/Late Night activity for 4th years/Movie night etc.

o "Spirit Stick" and other 'props' in line with the camp theme.

o Assignments within the Presidency for various program elements at Camp.

o Preparation to introduce speakers. (Determine who is in charge on a daily basis for announcements, meetings etc.)

o Kitchen and bathroom cleanup schedules.o Thorough review of the camp o Prepare for YCL overnighter—Food, certification

assignments, ropes course? Leadership/bonding activities, spiritual elements.

JuneJune 1st - Final Payment of Girls camp feesReview of camp schedule with Camp Presidency

Speakers confirmed? Support staff confirmed and ready? T-shirts ordered and available? Necklace/lanyards bottle caps ready and broken into

cabin packets? Service projects and resources ready?


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Plan YCL overnighter - June 26-27 (see previous agenda in appendix)

CPR/First Aid Day initiated

June 4th, Cabin Mom/YCL training prior 6:00 p.m. (YCLs) 7:00 Cabin Moms Poulsbo building

Overview of YCL overnighter Finish Banners if needed Cabin Mom to meet YCLs Overview of Camp

July,Final Preparations for Camp

CPR/First Aid Day - July 13th 9:30-12:30 Camp July 14-18th


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APPENDIX – Resources

A. “Job Descriptions” NOTE: “Job Descriptions” are the duties and expectations for each leadership position at Girls Camp. There are 3 total descriptions covering both youth AND adult leaders.

Girls Camp is program for all YW ages 12 to 17 years old. Its purposes are to Draw closer to Heavenly Father, build faith in the Savior, Jesus Christ, appreciate and feel reverence for nature, become more self-reliant, learn camping skills, develop leadership skills, serve others, and build friendships through unifying activities and having fun.In order to accomplish these goals, responsibilities must be outlined with complete clarity and the leaders trained extensively.

Camp YCL Presidency Job Description.

PRESIDENCY JOB DESCRIPTIONSelection and Calling Process

The Presidency is called by the October prior to the summer session of Camp. The composition of the presidency is determined by the Stake Young Womens and Girls Camp Director/Assistants. Members of the Adult Leadership recommend young women to serve either as President or as a member of the Presidency. The Stake Presidency approves the specific young woman to be called as President. All calls of the Presidency should be made by a member of the stake presidency or high council representative and the young woman should be sustained and set a part in her class – Prior to extending the call to the young woman the member of the stake presidency should confer with the young woman’s bishop and parents. Both need to be aware of the extra time requirements involved with serving in the Camp Presidency.

Responsibilities of Girls’ Camp YCL Presidency Selection of the annual camp theme Selection and design of the Camp Logo Selection of songs/hymns to be printed in the Camp Songbook. Attend Training meetings with Camp Director/Assistants and Camp

Presidency 1X/month starting in October and ending prior to camp in July Presiding and conducting the four pre-camp leadership training (YCL

Training) sessions held in November, February, April and June. (Note, the


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APPENDIX – Resourcesconcept of 'presiding' is meant as acting under the direction of the Stake YW President and Girls Camp Director

Planning training agendas and carrying out pre-camp YCL leadership training sessions including the YCL overnighter

Assisting in the assignment of YCL companionships Assisting with Camp registration by helping make assignments of all

campers within specific cabins Presiding and conducting Girls Camp. This includes all aspects of

Camp activities while in session, including opening programs, assisting with planning devotional speakers, certification, testimony meeting, Bishop’s night, Service Project, Enos Hour, Christ Devotional and closing testimony

Organizing camp work schedules while in session (daily cleaning assignments and similar tasks during camp)

Help to resolve any behavioral or conflict issues up at camp. Setting the example throughout camp through their advance

preparation and through their participation in programs and events at Camp

Maintaining personal worthiness; attend Sunday meetings, active participant in seminary, daily prayer and scriptures study, keeping standards as outlined in the For The Strength of Youth Pamphlet

This last ‘bullet’ is perhaps the most important as the personal example of the Presidency is the most influential contribution to the success of Camp.

Presidency Meetings

The Presidency begins to meet in October under the supervision of the adult Camp Director/Assistants. The Camp Director/Assistants will each “mentor” one of the members of the Presidency and will in the various aspects of training. Individual preparation and worthiness is emphasized. The Camp Director/Assistants assist the Presidency in organizing and addressing the various tasks needed to prepare for Camp. The Camp Director/Assistants ‘facilitate’ but do not direct the work of the Presidency. - After an initial meeting, the Presidency determines its own meeting schedules and how to begin the preparation for Camp.

Typically the Presidency will meet once or twice a month through December of the Camp cycle and then twice a month or more as needed up to the start of Camp from January on. Meetings can be at Church buildings or at the home of a member of the Presidency. The Presidency is encouraged to get to know each other

The Camp Director/Assistants AND other Stake YW Presidency if possible will attend and support the Presidency at its meetings. However, the


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APPENDIX – ResourcesPresidency is encouraged to take the initiative and meet on its own or in smaller groups of 2 or 3 at a time to work on specific tasks.

Girls Camp YCL Presidency members will put in a good deal of extra time in preparing for their duties but they are not excused from participation in the activities of their own wards and quorums. Indeed, the Presidency is expected to lead at all times by personal example through faithful completion of class assignments, Personal Progress, attendance at Seminary and attention to family obligations and responsibilities.

It is important to understand that service in the Presidency will involve sacrifice of time and some discretionary activities when needed to carry out Girls Camp responsibilities.

Summary

The Girls Camp Presidency is the best of our young women. We ask them to create a spirit of faith and enthusiasm for all the other youth leaders and ‘campers’ who participate at Girls Camp. The Presidency will learn, through experience, effective means of leadership through love, service, and the whisperings of the spirit.

2. Cabin YCL Responsibilities.

As we are modeling the admonition of Elaine Dalton to “Let Laurel’s Lead,” once YW have completed their first 4 years of certification at camp, they are invited to come to girls camp to be a Cabin YCL. Historically, at Silverdale Stake Girls Camp we can expect anywhere from 120-140 young women ages 12-17. Campers are organized according to their “certification year” 1,2,3,4. Cabin YCLs are assigned a cabin and year and will be responsible for anywhere from 8-15 campers. As these YCLs are in charge of young women (some being young and very impressionable) it is imperative that these YW are living the gospel standards.

1. These young women must be spiritually, mentally, and emotionally mature. They should be strong examples of obedience and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Such young women should be working actively toward Personal Progress, be regular Seminary attendees, and be preparing themselves spiritually through daily personal prayers and scripture study. 2. As this calling will involve considerable extra effort and time, the young women should have the support of BOTH her family and local Priesthood Leaders in performing this service.

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APPENDIX – ResourcesChrist-like leadership principles of love, patience, gentleness, meekness, etc. (D&C 121)5. Preferably, the young woman will have attended Girls Camp as a

regular camper and certified throughout the years.6. Cabin YCLs will be assigned companions to work with. A

companionship (consisting of either 2 or 3) should consist of at least 1 2nd year YCL

4. It is important to understand that each Cabin YCL is expected to support the Girls Camp program by:

a. Attending pre-Camp training sessionsb. Fostering spirituality within the cabinc. Ensuring the fellowship, sisterhood, and bonding of Cabin

members d. Helping with all recruiting events and generate enthusiasm for

Girls Camp in their home ward e. Volunteering to assist and serve on committees including crafts,

cook, lifeguarding, and humanitarian service project. Be a willing participant in Song Fest, Opening Ceremony, camp devotionals, Testimony Meeting, ropes course, and certification teaching

f. Being supportive of and obedient to camp leaders – the Presidency and Cabin YCLs maintain individual spirituality and worthiness at all times

Important Girls Camp Program Information:o November 16th 1st YCL training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo building

February 8th- 2nd YCL training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo buildingo April 12th - 3rd YCL Training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo building o June 4th - YCL and Cabin Mom training at 6:00 Poulsbo building o June 26-27 Overnight training/High Adventure at Ensign Ranch

3. Camp Director/Assistants and Stake YW

The Camp Director and assistants work alongside the Stake YW Presidency to accomplish the goals of Girls Camp. Each member of the Adult Leadership will be assigned a cabin with campers and Cabin YCLs. It is their charge to oversee the Cabin YCLs in their camp responsibilities both prior to camp as well as while camp is in session.

It is essential that this adult “mentor” develops a relationship of love and trust prior to camp to enable these YCLs to lead out with confidence and commitment to Camp policy. The adult leader provides support to the youth leaders, but allow them to problem solve, communicate amongst themselves and with the camp presidency to work out any problems at camp.


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Responsibilities of Camp Director and Adult Leadership:

o Works with and mentors the youth Camp Presidencyo The Camp Director/Assistants and when possible the Stake YW

Presidency meets once or twice a month with the youth Camp Presidency starting the first of November through the end of Camp in late June. Meetings are typically held at a church building but can also be in the homes of members of the Presidency

o Trains the Presidency on their duties and facilitates regular meetings


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APPENDIX – Resources “Fact Sheet,” Note: It is helpful to have a basic fact sheet for youth, parents and Priesthood leaders developed at the start of the school year so that Girls Camp dates and costs can be projected and planned for in advance. This ‘fact sheet’ should be kept to one sheet of paper. Each Bishop and Ward Young Women’s President should be provided multiple copies to make available to parents, inactive young women, recent converts and anyone with the responsibility for a young woman who will be 12 prior to September 1st.

Girls Camp 2015FACT SHEET for BISHOPS, PARENTS and YOUNG WOMEN

Girls camp is program for YW ages12-17years old. Its purposes are to draw closer to Heavenly Father, build faith in the Savior, Jesus Christ, appreciate and feel reverence for nature, become more self-reliant, learn camping and leadership skills, serve others, and build friendships through unifying activities and having fun.

We are trying to model the council given by Elaine S. Dalton to “Let Laurel’s Lead’ by allowing the 5th and 6th year campers come to camp as YCLs (youth camp leaders) We are trying to shift the focus of girls camp to be an entirely youth led experience.Girls Camp is for ALL young women 12 to 17 Non-members are encouraged to attend.

YCL overnighter – Friday, June 26-Saturday June 37 at Ensign Ranch July 13- CPR/First Aid Certification (9:30-12:30 at the Poulsbo building) July 14th – 17th - Camp begins 7:30am on the 14th for all YCLs and 9:00am

for all other campers. Wards are responsible for transportation to and from Camp. Cost is $105.00, with the first ½ due by April 1st The remaining half is due

by June 1st. Girls are to make checks payable to their ward under the “other account”

heading on a tithing slip marked “Girls Camp.” The finance clerk will them submit a check to the Stake for all the girls participating.

This is an entirely youth led camp. It is important that the YCLs are properly trained in order to lead out at camp. Training meetings are as follows:

o November 16th 1st YCL training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo building. February 8th- 2nd YCL training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo building

o April 12th - 3rd YCL Training at 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo building o June 4th - YCL and Cabin Mom training at 6:00 Poulsbo building o June 26-27 Overnight training/High Adventure at Ensign Ranch.


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C. Sample Agenda for initial youth presidency meeting normally held in late October or early November of each camp cycle. The first presidency meeting is conducted by the Camp President but is under the guidance of the adult Camp Director.

Girls Camp YCL Presidency Meeting

Opening PrayerScripture/Spiritual Thought

Welcome and Introductions:

The Work of the Presidency – BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND. Review last year's Agenda. Understand what

you are trying to create. Reflect on your own experience at Camp. This is your starting point.

o Discussion of previous camp experiences.o Discussion of the purpose of Girls Camp.

COMMUNICATION! Staying in touch is vital to your work.. You must learn proper email protocol and answer phone and

email messages promptly. Alert your family to tell you about messages concerning Girls

Camp on your answering machine or by email.

Who has access to computer resources and skills?

When to meet? As often as you need to. Past experience has shown that a monthly meeting is essential

Personal preparation – You are “marked women.” Your example and personal preparation is critical to help you lead Girls Camp 2015. You have been called to lead by your example. And through your example help each young man feel the love of the Savior. Maintain your ability to lead by example through: Personal righteousness

o Daily prayer- morning and nighto Daily scripture studyo Avoid activities that will drive the spirit away

Video games Music Movies Etc.

Fasting and prayer. As often as you need to Service to family and friends


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Presidency Responsibilities and Tasks –

-Discuss organizational structure of camp. Each member will be asked to be in charge of several wards for communication purposes

Review of Camp Presidency role throughout camp-- Brainstorming session about theme, scripture, talk, chant, etc. Formulate agenda of upcoming November YCL training. Schedule and plan regular Presidency meetings Assignments for 1st Training meeting as well as the slide show

for January “camp kickoff.” Establish a “Code of Conduct” to be presented at the YCL

Training

NEXT MEETING? When can you meet to start to get to work?


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Ideas for “Ice Breaker” Get to know you time.Remember as leaders you are getting to know the campers.Most girls like to talk about to talk about themselves. However, some don’t so be sensitive to those who are shy and try to help them share about themselves.

1. By listening to others it helps everyone in a new group understand how they relate to others and how they might fit in the group.

2. It helps leaders understand the strengths and capacities of their campers. 3. It allows leaders to listen to the members of their group to assess what the

needs of each will be. When you know something about the campers you can adjust activities that will appeal to them. You can plan and prepare accordingly.

Rules:

1. Leaders MUST LISTEN. While you should say something about yourself when your turn comes, your main job is to understand your campers. Take notes.

2. Don’t get hung up on having everyone answer all the questions. You want to keep the discussion lively but don’t have it drag on. Have fun!

3. Don’t let the discussion get out of hand by inappropriate topics or unduly making fun of a particular person.

4. Make sure that every camper has had a chance to respond to at least 2 or 3 questions, or more. Pay attention to who is participating and who is struggling. Modify or adapt the questions if needed. Just remember Rule #3.

5. Keep the conversation moving; don’t let one or two people dominate the sharing.

6. And finally, LISTEN. You will know better what to say if you understand who you are talking to.


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Ideas for Circle Time QuestionnaireWhat is your favorite:Movie/TV show________________________________________________Kind of music__________________________________________________Color_________________________________________________________Kind of Food __________________________________________________Dessert _______________________________________________________Candy _______________________________________________________Soda Pop _____________________________________________________Favorite song?_________________________________________________________Do you like to read? What type of books? ___________________________What subject do you do best in at school? ___________________________How would you describe your personality? __________________________If you inherited a million dollars, what would you buy first? _____________________________________________________________Then what? ___________________________________________________If you had power to do one thing that would change the world, what would it be? __________________________________________________________What do you like to do on a rainy day? _____________________________________________________________What outdoor activity do you enjoy most? _____________________________________________________________What food do you just HATE? _____________________________________________________________If it were your birthday, what would you want for dinner? _____________________________________________________________If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would you choose to go? ________________________________________________________What is something you do not have, but would like to have? _____________________________________________________________Write a short description (about a sentence is good) of a meaningful experience in your life. Be prepared to share a lengthier version. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What’s your family like? (Siblings, Parents, Pets, etc.) _____________________________________________________________Who is your favorite superhero and why?__________________________


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APPENDIX – ResourcesLet's get to know each other!

What’s your family like? (Siblings, Parents, Pets, etc.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Who is your favorite superhero and why?_____________________________________________________________________________________What is your Dream Car?_______________________________________What is your favorite age?______________________________________What is your favorite music?____________________________________What is your favorite food?_____________________________________What are your favorite treats or activities when you could have or do what you want? (Like eating ice cream at midnight)_________________________________________________________________________________If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would you choose to go? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What food do you really not like? __________________________________What living person has most influenced you for good? ______________________________________________________________If it were your birthday, what would you want for dinner?__________________________________________________________________________


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APPENDIX – Resources Christ allegory stories for the “Christ Devotional”

Version 1 – Seminary Donuts.

"Seminary Donuts"

There was a boy by the name of Steve who was attending Seminary in Utah. This was “Release Time” Seminary so classes were held during school hours. Brother Christianson taught Seminary at this particular school. He had an open-door policy allowing any student who had been thrown out of another class, as long as they would abide by his rules. Steve had been kicked out of sixth period and no other teacher wanted him, so he went into Brother Christianson's Seminary class. Steve was told he could not be late, so he always arrived just seconds before the bell rang and sat in the very back. He was also the first to leave after class ended. One day, Brother Christianson asked Steve to stay after class so they could talk. After class, Bro. Christianson pulled Steve aside and said "You think you're pretty tough, don't you?" Steve's answer was, "Yeah, I do." Then Brother Christianson asked, "How many push-ups can you do?" "I do about 200 every night." "200? That's pretty good, Steve," Bro. C. said. "Do you think you could do 300?" Steve replied, "I don't know... I've never done 300 at one time." "Do you think you could?" asked Brother Christianson again. "Well, I can try," said Steve. "Can you do 300 in sets of 10? I need you to do 300 in sets of ten for this to work. Can you do it? I need you to tell me you can do it," Brother Christianson said. Steve said, "Well... I think I can... yeah, I can do it." Brother Christianson then said, "Good! I need you to do this on Friday." Friday came and Steve got to class early and sat in the front of the room. When class started, Brother Christianson pulled out a big box of donuts. Now these weren't the normal kinds of donuts, they were the extra fancy! BIG! The kind with cream centers and frosting swirls. Everyone was pretty excited, it was Friday, the last class of the day, they were getting an early start on the weekend. Bro. Christianson went to the first girl in the first row and asked, "Cynthia, do you want a donut?" Cynthia said, "Yes." Bro. Christianson then turned to Steve and asked, "Steve, would you do ten push-


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APPENDIX – Resources Bro. Christianson asked Robert to watch Steve to make sure he did ten pushups in a set because he couldn't bear to watch all of Steve's work for all of those uneaten donuts. So Robert began to watch Steve closely. Bro. Christianson started down the fourth row. During his class, however, some students had wandered in and sat on the heaters along the sides of the room. When Bro. Christianson realized this; he did a quick count and saw 34 students in the room. He started to worry if Steve would be able to make it. Bro. Christianson went on to the next person and the next and the next. Near the end of that row, Steve was really having a rough time. He was taking a lot more time to complete each set. Steve asked Bro. Christianson, "Do I have to make my nose touch on each one?" Bro. Christianson thought for a moment, "Well, they're your pushups. You can do them any way that you want." And Bro. Christianson went on. A few moments later, Jason came to the room and was about to come in when all the students yelled, "NO! Don't come in! Stay out!" Jason didn't know what was going on. Steve picked up his head and said, "No, let him come." Bro. Christianson said, "You realize that if Jason comes in you will have to do ten pushups for him." Steve said, "Yes, let him come in." Bro. Christianson said, "Okay, I'll let you get Jason's out of the way right now. Jason, do you want a donut?" "Yes." "Steve, will you do ten pushups so that Jason can have a donut?" Steve did ten pushups very slowly and with great effort. Jason, bewildered, was handed a donut and sat down. Bro. Christianson finished the fourth row, then started on those seated on the heaters. Steve's arms were now shaking with each pushup in a struggle to lift himself against the force of gravity. Sweat was dropping off of his face and, by this time, there was not a dry eye in the room. The very last two girls in the room were cheerleaders and very popular. Bro. Christianson went to Linda, the second to last, and asked, "Linda, do you want a doughnut? Linda said, very sadly, "No, thank you." Bro. Christianson asked Steve, "Steve, would you do ten pushups so that Linda can have a donut she doesn't want?" Grunting from the effort, Steve did ten very slow pushups for Linda. Then Bro.


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APPENDIX – ResourcesChristianson turned to the last girl, Susan. "Susan, do you want a donut?" Susan, with tears flowing down her face, asked, "Bro. Christianson, can I help him?" Bro. Christianson, with tears of his own, said, "No, he has to do it alone, Steve, would you do ten pushups so Susan can have a donut?" As Steve very slowly finished his last pushup, with the understanding that he had accomplished all that was required of him, having done 350 pushups, his arms buckled beneath him and he fell to the floor. Brother Christianson turned to the room and said. "And so it was, that our Savior, Jesus Christ, plead to the Father, "Into thy hands I commend my spirit." With the understanding that He had done everything that was required of Him, he collapsed on the cross and died. And like some in this room, many of us leave the gift on the desk, “uneaten."

Version 2. ‘He Took My Licking for Me’

He Took My Licking for Me – Full Version

“Years ago there was a little one-room schoolhouse in the mountains of Virginia where the boys were so rough that no teacher had been able to handle them.

“A young, inexperienced teacher applied, and the old director scanned him and asked: ‘Young fellow, do you know that you are asking for an awful beating? Every teacher that we have had here for years has had to take one.’

“ ‘I will risk it,’ he replied.

“The first day of school came, and the teacher appeared for duty. One big fellow named Tom whispered: ‘I won’t need any help with this one. I can lick him myself.’

“The teacher said, ‘Good morning, boys, we have come to conduct school.’ They yelled and made fun at the top of their voices. ‘Now, I want a good school, but I confess that I do not know how unless you help me. Suppose we have a few rules. You tell me, and I will write them on the blackboard.’

“One fellow yelled, ‘No stealing!’ Another yelled, ‘On time.’ Finally, ten rules appeared on the blackboard.


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APPENDIX – Resources“ ‘Now,’ said the teacher, ‘a law is not good unless there is a penalty attached. What shall we do with one who breaks the rules?’

“ ‘Beat him across the back ten times without his coat on,’ came the response from the class.

“ ‘That is pretty severe, boys. Are you sure that you are ready to stand by it?’ Another yelled, ‘I second the motion,’ and the teacher said, ‘All right, we will live by them! Class, come to order!’

“In a day or so, ‘Big Tom’ found that his lunch had been stolen. The thief was located—a little hungry fellow, about ten years old. ‘We have found the thief and he must be punished according to your rule—ten stripes across the back. Jim, come up here!’ the teacher said.

“The little fellow, trembling, came up slowly with a big coat fastened up to his neck and pleaded, ‘Teacher, you can lick me as hard as you like, but please, don’t take my coat off!’

“ ‘Take your coat off,’ the teacher said. ‘You helped make the rules!’

“ ‘Oh, teacher, don’t make me!’ He began to unbutton, and what did the teacher see? The boy had no shirt on, and revealed a bony little crippled body.

“ ‘How can I whip this child?’ he thought. ‘But I must, I must do something if I am to keep this school.’ Everything was quiet as death.

“ ‘How come you aren’t wearing a shirt, Jim?’

“He replied, ‘My father died and my mother is very poor. I have only one shirt and she is washing it today, and I wore my brother’s big coat to keep me warm.’

“The teacher, with rod in hand, hesitated. Just then ‘Big Tom’ jumped to his feet and said, ‘Teacher, if you don’t object, I will take Jim’s licking for him.’

“ ‘Very well, there is a certain law that one can become a substitute for another. Are you all agreed?’

“Off came Tom’s coat, and after five strokes the rod broke! The teacher bowed his head in his hands and thought, ‘How can I finish this awful task?’ Then he heard the class sobbing, and what did he see? Little Jim had reached up and caught Tom with both arms around his neck. ‘Tom, I’m sorry that I stole your lunch, but I was awful hungry. Tom, I will love you till I die for taking my licking for me! Yes, I will love you forever!’ ”

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APPENDIX – Resources“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: … ; “… He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Isa. 53:4–5)

Version 3. “The Room”

The Room

In that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features save for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that listed the authors or subject in alphabetical order. But these files, which stretched from floor to ceiling and seemingly endless in either direction, had very different content. As I drew nearer the wall files, the first to catch my attention was the one that read, "People I have liked." I was curious at the title. I opened the file drawer and began flipping through the cards. After reading a few I quickly shut it, shocked to realize that I recognized the names written on each card.

And then without being told I knew exactly where I was. This lifeless room with its small files was a catalog system for my life. Here were written the actions of every moment, big and small, in a degree of detail in my memory couldn't match.

A sense of wonder and curiosity coupled with horror, stirred within me as I began randomly opening file drawers and exploring the cards and their content. Some entries brought joy and sweet memories, others a sense of shame and regret so intense that I would look over my shoulder to see if anyone was watching. A file named "Friends" was next to one marked "Friends I have betrayed."

The titles range from the mundane to the outright weird. Titles such as: "Books I have read;" "Lies I have told;" "Comfort I have given" and "Jokes I have laughed at." Some of the categories of the drawers were almost hilarious in their exactness: "Things I have yelled at my brothers." Other drawers I couldn't laugh at: "Things I have done in anger" and "Things I have muttered under my breath to my parents." As I scanned the titles of each drawer I never ceased to be surprised by the subject and its contents. Under some titles there were more cards documenting my life than I had expected. Sometimes there were fewer cards than I'd hoped.


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APPENDIX – ResourcesI was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of life I had lived. Could it be possible that in my brief 20 years that I had time to fill the contents of each of these thousands of cards? But each card confirmed this truth. Each card was written in my hand writing and each was signed with my signature.

When I pulled out the file marked, "Songs I have listened to" I realized the file drawers grew in length to contain their contents. The cards were packed tightly and yet after two or 3 yards I hadn't found the end of this file. I shut the drawer, shamed not so much by the quality of the music, but more by the vast amount of time I knew that the file represented – time perhaps wasted.

When I came to the file marked "Lustful thoughts" I felt a chill run through my body. I pulled the file out only an inch not willing to test its size and drew out a card. I shuddered at its detailed content. I felt sick to think that such a moment had been accurately and fully recorded.

And almost animal rage broke on me. One thought dominated my mind: "No one must see these cards! No one must ever see this room! I have to destroy them!" In an insane frenzy I yanked out the file drawer. Its size didn't matter now. I had to empty it and burn those cards. But as I took the drawer out and turned it over to dump its contents I could not dislodge a single card. I became desperate and pulled out a card by hand only to find it was strong as steel when I tried to tear it.

Defeated and utterly helpless, I returned the file drawer to its slot. Leaning my forehead against the wall, I let out a long self-pitying sigh. And then I saw it. There was another drawer with the title: "People I have shared the Gospel with." The handle was brighter than those around it, newer and almost unused. I pulled on its handle and a small box no more than 3 inches long fell into my hands. I could count the cars it contained on one hand.

And then the tears came. I began to weep. Sobs so deep that the hurt started in my stomach and shook through me. I fell on my knees and cried. I cried out of shame, from the overwhelming shame of it all. The rows of files and shelves swirled in my tear filled eyes. I again felt the shame of this room. I again was filled with resolve to lock it up and hide its content forever.

But as I pushed away the tears, I saw Him. No, I thought to myself, not Him. Not here. Oh anyone but Jesus. I watched helplessly as he began to walk through the room and open the file drawers and read the cards


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Finally he turned and looked at me from across the room. He looked at me with pity in His eyes. But this was a pity that didn't anger me. I dropped my head, covered my face with my hands and began to cry again. He walked over and put his arm around me. He could have said so many things. But he didn't say a word. He just cried with me.

Then He got up and walked back to the wall files. Starting at one end of the room, He took out a file and one by one began to sign his name over mine on each card.

"No!" I shouted rushing to Him. All I could find to say was, "no, no" as I pulled the card from Him. His name shouldn't be on these cards. But there it was written in red, so rich, so dark, so alive. The name of Jesus covered mine. It was written with His own blood.

He gently took the card back. He smiled a sad smile and began to sign the other cards. I don't think I'll ever understand how He did it so quickly but the next instant it seemed I heard Him close the last file walk back to my side. He placed his hand on my shoulder and said, "It is finished."

I stood up, and He let me out of the room. There was no lock on its door. There were still cards yet to be written in my life.


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“The Attributes of Christ Test” or “ACT” questionnaire from “Preach My Gospel” for use during the “Enos Experience.”

ATTRIBUTE ACTIVITY (Source – "Preach My Gospel," Chapter 6)Read each item below carefully. Decide how true that statement is about you, and choose the most appropriate response from the response key. Write your response next to each numbered item. Spiritual growth is a gradual process, and no one is perfect, so you should expect to rate yourself better on some items than on others. NOTE: as you are not currently serving a full time mission mark questions regarding missionary service as 'not applicable' or N/A.

Response Key 1 = never 2 = sometimes 3 = often 4 = almost always 5 = always

Faith1. I believe in Christ and

accept Him as my Savior. (2 Nephi 25:29)

2. I feel confident that God loves me. (1 Nephi 11:17)

3. I trust the Savior enough to accept His will and do whatever He asks. (1 Nephi 3:7)

4. I firmly believe that through the Atonement of Jesus Christ I can be forgiven of all my sins. (Enos 1:5-8)

5. I have enough faith in Christ to obtain answers to my prayers. (Mosiah 27:14)

6. I think about the Savoir during the day and remember what He has done for me. (D&C 20:77, 79)

7. I have the faith necessary to help make good things happen in my life or the lives of others. (Ether 12:12)

8. I know by the power of the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is true. (Moroni 10:3-5)

9. I have enough faith in Christ to accomplish anything He wants me to do –even miracles if necessary. (Moroni 7:33)

Hope10. One of my greatest

desires is to inherit eternal life in the celestial kingdom of God. (Moroni 7:41)

11. I am confident that I will have a happy and successful mission. (D&C 31:3-5)

12. I feel peaceful and optimistic about the future. (D&C 59:23).

13. I firmly believe that someday I will dwell with God and become like Him. (Ether 12:4)

Charity and Love14. I feel a sincere desire for

the eternal welfare and happiness of other people. (Mosiah 28:3)

15. When I pray, I ask for charity –the pure love of Christ. (Moroni 7:47-48)

16. I try to understand others' feelings and see their point of view. (Jude 1:22)

17. I forgive others who have offended or wronged me. (Ephesians 4:32). J

18. I try to help others when they are struggling or discouraged. (Mosiah 18:9)

19. When appropriate, I tell others that I love them and care about them. (Luke 7:12-15)

20. I look for opportunities to serve other people. (Mosiah 2:17)

21. I say positive things about others. (D&C 42:27)

22. I am kind and patient with others, even when they are hard to get along with. (Moroni 7:45)

23. I find joy in others' achievements. (Alma 17:2-4)

Virtue24. I am clean and pure in

heart. (Psalm 24:3-4)

25. I have no desire to do evil but to do good. (Mosiah 5:2)

26. I am dependable –I do what I say I will do. (Alma 53:20)

27. I focus on righteous, uplifting thoughts and put unwholesome thoughts out of my mind. (D&C 121:45)

28. I repent of my sins and strive to overcome my weaknesses. (D&C49:26-28)

29. I feel the influence of the Holy Ghost in my life. (D&C 11:12-13)

Knowledge30. I feel confident in my

understanding of gospel doctrines and principles. (Ether 3:19-20)

31. I study and scriptures daily. (John 5:39)

32. I earnestly seek to understand the truth and find answers to my questions. (D&C 6:7)

33. I receive knowledge and guidance through the Spirit. (1 Nephi 4:6)

34. I love and cherish the doctrine and principles of the gospel. (2 Nephi 4:15)

Patience35. I wait patiently for the

blessings and promises of the Lord to be fulfilled. (2 Nephi 10:17)

36. I am able to wait for things without getting upset or frustrated. (Romans 8:25)

37. I am patient and long-suffering with the challenges of being a missionary. (Alma 17:11)


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APPENDIX – Resources38. I am patient with the

faults and weaknesses of others. (Romans 15:1)

39. I am patient with myself and rely on the Lord as I work to overcome my weaknesses. (Ether 12:27)

40. I face adversity and afflictions calmly and hopefully. (Alma 34:40-41)

Humility41. I am meek and lowly in

heart. (Matthew 11:29)42. I rely on the Lord for

help. (Alma 26:12)43. I am sincerely grateful

for the blessings I have received from the Lord. (Alma 7:23)

44. My prayers are earnest and sincere. (Enos 1:4)

45. I appreciate direction from my leaders or teachers. (2 Nephi 9:28)

46. I strive to be submissive to the Lord's will, whatever it may be. (Mosiah 24:15)

Diligence47. I work effectively, even

when I'm not under pressure or close supervision. (D&C 58:26-27)

48. I focus my efforts on the most important things. (Matthew 23:23)

49. I have a personal prayer at least twice a day. (Alma 34:18-27)

50. I focus my thoughts on my calling as a missionary. (D&C 4:2, 5)

51. I set goals and plan regularly. (D&C 88:119)

52. I work hard until the job is completed successfully. (D&C 10:4)

53. I find joy and satisfaction in my work. (Alma 36:24-25)

Obedience54. When I pray, I ask for

strength to resist temptation and to do what is right. (3 Nephi 18:15)

55. I keep the required commandments to be worthy of a temple recommend. (D&C 97:8)

56. I willingly obey the mission rules and follow the counsel of my leaders. (Hebrews 13:17)

57. I strive to live in accordance with the laws and principles of the gospel. (D&C 41:5)


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"The Opening Ceremony." The Opening Ceremony is used thefirst day of Camp. All YCLs are invited to participate. Below is a script used the past year.

OPENING CEREMONY

(A group of first year campers walk on stage together looking lost and somewhat worried.) C1: Hey does anybody know what we are supposed to do or where we are supposed to be?C2: Well, (camper looks around, notices signs posted around the stage pointing first years to go to the left of the stage.) according to the signs posted around here I’d say we are supposed to be over there. Come on guys.(Campers enter a theater like area where other first year campers are seated looking at a “screen”) (Unseen voice from behind the “screen” speaking bubbly-is the narrator) Welcome all first year camper to Girls Camp 2014! If you will just take a seat we will begin orientation and a group of our YCLs will take questions after the feature. Narrator1: Every year at Zion’s Camp we have theme to focus our fun and spiritual study on, this year, drum roll please is……………… LOOOOOK UUUUUP!!!!! And the main scripture centered on this is Alma 37:46-47. As I said before the fun activities you will be participating this year will be focused on this theme and of course the movie, UP. Activities such as, releasing balloons, adventured kits, earning badges, extra, extra. ( as the narrator lists of the items, YCLs, should be running across the stage with each of items in a comic/amusing manner.) Narrator2: Each day at camp will have theme and scripture to focus the activities and, of course, the spiritual side of camp, Tuesday’s theme : LOOK UP and LIVE! ( YCL walks across “screen” with poster of theme and scripture) ?????Wednesday: LOOK UP and have COURAGE- D&C 6:36-37Thursday: LOOK UP and be FAITHFUL -2 Nephi 2:27-28


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APPENDIX – ResourcesAnd last but not least, Friday: LOOK UP and PROCLAIM -2 Nephi 25:26. If you have no idea what the scriptures or themes mean don’t worry! Each morning and a bright and shining 7:00 AM you will be study the scriptures with your YCLs and devotionals will be given on them, so remember to LOOK UP! And DON’T be LATE!!Narrator3: All the girls attending Girls Camp are organized into Cabins. Your cabins are where ½ of the fun takes place! This is where you will be learning how to start fires, cook over a fire as well as with a Dutch oven, proper flag etiquette at the flag ceremony, compass skills, and other important certifications to earn bottle-cap pendants just like these. (Narrator can display their lanyard and pendants and name off a few) Cabin time will also be spent on the very famous and sometimes lethal ropes course…… ok, not lethal, but very FUNNN ropes course. (As the list is read, YCLs going across stage with the item to be learned, looking confused, making it entertaining) Are you feeling overwhelmed? Well, GOOD ( Evil laughter) Just teasing, your YCLs will be there to instruct and guide you.( other YCLs come over and help the confused ones with their activities.) And so you don’t miss all the fun in the cabins remember to LOOK UP and DON’T BE LATE!!!!Narrator4: And so you won’t be late or lost, your kind leaders have provided…… drum roll please…… the handy dandy, NOTEBOOK! OH! Sorry the handy dandy, LANYARD!!!!!! Time is of the essence, there are only “Four Short Day at Zion’s Camp” (sung to the tune of “One short day at the Emerald City”- Wicked) So, DO NOT BE LATE!!! And LOOK UP! (During this narration, YCLs emphasizing the importance of the lanyard)- Narrator5: And because the leaders want you to have some freedom, they have provided you with FREE TIME!! Free time is a great time to take a nap, if you’re a YCL, and do Crafts like, head bands, , ,( the people in these different committees displaying what their activity merits) Humanitarian Service Project,( show what the service project is making) Music Workshop( carrying guitar, music notes, sheet music, hymnal etc.) Archery (bow and arrows),


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APPENDIX – Resourcesand swimming (walk on with swimsuit, goggles, towel, snorkel?). Remember! To participate in these activities to the fullest about of fun possible, you need to LOOK UP and DON’T BE LATE!!! Narrator6: Before you start relaxing and thinking your vacation, WAKE UP!! This is a camp and it takes WORK! But, “when there’s a job that must be done, you find and element of fun and SNAP the jobs a game!” Work can be fun, and it is always fun at girl’s camp. The everyday jobs include: KP duty which in tales : ½ of the cabin preparing for a meal, like helping cook, setting the food out, filling the drinks, making a salad and organizing the plates, salad dressing, plastic ware and so forth. The second ½ of the cabin does clean up, washing tables, pans and utensils and putting the left overs away. And everyone’s favorite: BATHROOM DUTY!! And yes, you do have to clean a toilet and the outhouses! You also have to mop the floor and empty the garbage in the stalls. There will also be a service project which includes painting, so be sure to wear old clothing. (This section needs work and more ideas of how to make it amusing.) Narrator7: Here at the ROCK we have 8 VERY IMPORTANT RULES!

1. Your cabin moms must know where you are at all times: cabin moms, the ultimate stalkers! (a cabin mom watching a bunch of girls)

2. BUDDY SYSTEM AT ALL TIMES: “you’ve got a friend in me! You’ve got a friend in me!” (two girls walking together)

3. If you can’t say anything nice don’t say it at all, please NO DRAMA

4. When the lights go out it means SLEEPING!! – No sneaking out! And no PRANKS!!!!

5. No electronics, besides a flashlight, and No! Your cell phone is NOT a flashlight! (a “camper” texting and her phone being confiscated)

6. Always remember to LOOK UP and don’t be LATE! ( a girl looking down and either a book, or a phone, and


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APPENDIX – Resourcesalmost tripping or running into someone, and a YCL stopping her and remaindering her)

Narrator8: And now, for the most important topic at camp, the FOOD!! Because, when Mormons meet, they eat! The most vital rule you can have at your cabin is DON”T BE LATE AT STARTING YOUR FIRE when cooking or your food might not be done in time, and don’t be late to a meal. And for your own amusement, the cooking committee will explain which meals will be cooked at the cabin, eating etiquette and such, so please welcome, . (trumpets sound as the cooking committee comes on the “screen” they will say their stuff and excite. Now, we would like to introduce the important people at camp, The Nurse: Sister Gentry- go to her if you on injured, sick or just wanting a good conversation! The Ropes Couse Guides: Sister Seader, Rivas and Gorman, they will be the ones to help you survive the lethal ropes course, trust them, if you dare!

And the Missionaries and they would like to address you on some very paramount issues concerning the camp. (After every introduction trumpet noises should sound as the people appear on “screen”) Now for the most important rules of the camp! HAVE FUN! BUILD YOUR TESTIMONY AND LOOK UP AND DON’T BE LATE!!!!!


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(Prior Agenda from 2014 Overnighter)

YCL Overnighter Agenda-

Calling all YCL’s to “Look up” and attend our YCL Overnight Training/High Adventure Activity on June 20-21st at Ensign Ranch. We will be meeting at 7:00 AM on June 20th and returning home at approximately 8:00-8:30 pm on June 21st. We hope this will provide a spiritually uplifting environment to learn leadership skills and get organized and ready for camp.

We want to make this a healthy and safe experience for all the youth. Please complete the attached Health Information Form and Permission Slip and return to your camp leaders at our next YCL leadership meeting.

Also, attached is a list of items needed for this activity Brief Tentative Itinerary for Conference

June 20th - 7:00 AM Meet at the Poulsbo building to load and pack gear. Opening Youth Devotional

11:00 AM Arrive at Ensign and unload gear -Packed Sack Lunch from Home


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APPENDIX – Resources1:00 PM River rafting down the Wenatche River with Blue Sky

Outfitters Rafting Company 6:00 PM Fire Starting-Tin Foil Dinner – Youth Devotional8:00 PM Fireside/Campfire9:30 PM Christ Devotional Head YCL’s in charge10:30 PM Return to cabins, quiet time lights out

June 21st 7:00 AM Wake-up Call8:00 AM Breakfast/morning prayer and youth devotional9-11:00 Leadership Activities/Certification Training/Mini Snype

Hunt12:00 Dutch Oven Lunch – youth devotional1:-3:30 Free Time-Rock Climbing, Slip/N/Slide,

Swimming/paddle boats4:00 Camp Agenda and YCL Responsibilities, Wrap -Up5:30 Light Dinner – Youth Devotional6:00 Pack up/check out and head home

Flag Ceremony/Song Fest

1. YCLs can lead out camp songs and throw out candies and yummies to raise excitement and spirit. 2. Roll Call (each ward yells out its cheer!)3. Spirit Stick/Clean Cabin award4. Announcements by Camp Presidency5. Time turned over to assigned cabin for Flag Ceremony

Cabin Conducting_______________________________________Cabin Spokesman_______________________________________

Song:_________________________________________________Scripture/Spiritual Thought_________________________________

YW Theme______________________________________________

“Please Rise”Raise or lower the flag____________________________________ Pledge of Allegiance:_____________________________________

Presidency to dismiss to activities or announce next part of the program and/or speakers.


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Cabin Note: Bring Molly Mopsy and Spirit Stick back each morning or evening to be awarded to the next cabin.


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Documents

Camp Helaman - silverdalestakeyouth.com … · Web viewSelection of songs/hymns to be printed in the Camp Songbook. ... But he didn't say a word. He just cried with me. Then He