Grouping YW in tents or cabins
according to age groups tends to divide the camp. Mixing the YW together, making sure each
one has at least one friend, allows for new friendships and the older YW to help the
younger YW.
Assign at least one leader to each
tent or cabin (Note from Alice
- YW Connection: Time have certainly changed from my first camping experience with
the YW. However, now we are given new instruction which can be found on Page 278 of
Book 2 of the Church Handbook of Instructions under "Overnight
Activities" It states, "When staying in tents, youth may not stay
in the tent of an adult leader unless the leader is his or her parent or guardian"
I love Vickie's list of camp
suggestions and I think it is a great idea to have one or two leaders assigned to a
tent...not staying in the tent... but being aware of what is going on in the tent...being
close enough to know if there is a problem, etc. If you have questions about this
I'd talk to your Stake Camp Director and/or Priesthood leadership in your ward/stake°Ü°
Having a schedule and sticking to it
gives your camp direction
We didn't find it necessary to
assign specific camp jobs. The Young Women want to help when they feel unity and love. All
we needed to do was ask. Praise those who help.
Find ways for the YW to focus on the
positive. Example: Warm fishes and Sweet tarts
As many leaders as possible need to
commit to coming to camp and staying for the week.
Trinkets may seem frivolous, but we
felt it was a small price to pay for the sense of unity and excitement it created.
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Good Buddy items and Good Buddy bags
First day at camp, after camp has
been set up, have orientation meeting. Point out expectations the girls may have of the
leaders and the leaders of the YW.
Laminated personal schedules
Meet every morning for devotional
and instructions and every night for singing and group prayer.
Having individual and group
scripture study in tents before bed is a good way to settle the camp down.
If YW wanted or needed to leave camp
early, they were only permitted to leave with their parents. No rides were given to YW by
YW leaders or Bishopric.
Retiring
a flag is a spiritual experience that helps YW have a greater sense of patriotism.
We took special care to ensure the
activities we planned did not foster competition, uncertainty, or embarrassment for any of
the YW. Pranks, ghost stories, and the like, were not acceptable activities.
