Camp Helaman - Tri Stake Deacon Camp 2024

Basic Information

When: July 31-Aug 3 (Wed-Sat)

Where: Bear Creek Camp, 7417 County Rd 720 S, Connersville, IN 47331

Who: All Deacons in the Dayton Ohio, Dayton East and Dayton North Stakes

Register at the following link (Deacon Camp Registration)

Please send the completed Permission and Medical Release Form to Larry Rowley at larryrowley11@gmail.com

For questions contact Larry Rowley at 602-717-9713.

Leaders, please sign up at the following link.  Leader Registration 

Leaders must complete Youth Protection Training prior to attending.   Youth Protection Training 

Tentative Schedule

July 31st (Wednesday)

7:30 Meet at stake center (901 E Whipp Road, Centerville OH) and depart

9:30 Arrive at camp

12:30 Lunch (Bring Your Own)

5:30 - 6:30 Dinner

8:00 – 9:00 Fireside and skits: “Get to know you”

10:30 Lights out


August 1 (Thursday)

7:00 Wake up

7:30 Scripture study, journal writing, morning side with individual camps

8:30 Breakfast

9:30-11:00 Free Time

11:00-12:00 Orienteering Course

12:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 Free time

2:00 - 5:00 Field games and competitions; 

5:00-6:00 Dinner

6:00-7:00 Jesus Christ and His Atonement; led by bishopric members of each ward

7:00 Movie Night - ____________________ - with popcorn and ice cones

9:00 Night games

10:30 Lights out


August 2nd (Friday)

6:45 – 7:00 Breakfast

9:00 – 12:00pm Baptisms for the Dead at Indianapolis 12:00pm-2:00 Sack lunches and return to camp

5:00-6:00 Dinner

8:00 Fireside: Led by the Stake Presidencies 

9:00 Testimony meeting with individual camps

10:30 Lights out


August 3rd (Saturday)

8:30 Breakfast

9:30 Break down camp, cleanup, and head home

Packing List


Sack lunch for first day

Tent (personal or provided by ward)

Pillow

Sleeping Bag

Temple Recommend

Family Names for the Temple

Swimsuit

Work gloves

Air tight container for snacks

Flashlight with extra batteries

Camp chair - optional

Temple clothes
White Shirt
Tie
Slacks (no jeans)
Belt
Socks
Church Shoes
Clean underwear
Clean towel for shower/washing
The above must be stored in sealed bag (garbage bag, ziploc, etc...) to keep it clean and odor free. Please place your name on it.

Camp towel

Wash cloth

Soap - liquid or bar
If bar it must be in a sealed bag (ziploc).

Sandles, crocs, or flip flops (water shoes)

Tennis shoes (will get dirty)

Rain gear (inexpensive poncho)

Hat

insect repellant

sun screen

Scriptures - no digital devices allowed

wet wipes

small bucket (optional for washing)

Personal Hygiene: toothbrush, toothpaste, hair care items, deodorant

Bag for dirty clothes

Modest pajamas

Any non-OTC prescribed medicines - emergency committee must be informed

Snacks

Water Bottle

Activities Available

Swimming Pond & Waterslide

Rifle Shooting

Archery

Hatchet Throwing

Disk Golf Course / Bring Own Disks

9 Square

Gaga Ball

Sand Volleyball

Challenge Course