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