Information About Encampment 2024
Email completed medical release to springfieldoregonstakeap@gmail.com
Cost of Camp: $50
Each young man's financial responsibility for camp is $50. Please make payment for camp to your bishop through a tithing envelope.
Packing List
PERSONAL ITEMS
3 Changes of Clothes
Sweatshirt or Jacket
Close-toed Shoes
Toiletries (tooth brush, deodorant, etc.)
Personal Hygiene Products
Swimsuit and towel
Small backpack or bag for personal items during the day
Scriptures (paper and/or digital)
CAMPING ITEMS
Sleeping Bag/Sleeping pad
Pillow
Personal Tent (if you have one)
Insect repellent
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Hat
Camp Chair
Headlamp/Flashlight
Additional if participating in optional 10 mile Tuesday hike
Day pack
Water Bottle
Sturdy shoes and good socks
Additional for priests participating in extended backpacking trip (2 days)
Sturdy shoes
Good socks
Clothing for 2 days
Quick dry towel
Backpacking pack
Backpacking tent(shared with another)
Backpacking cookset and fuel(shared with 1-2 others)
Mess kit/cup/water bottle
Water filter (shared with 1-2 other)
Food sack(meals will be provided)
Snacks
Flashlight or headlamp and batteries
Compass
Personal first aid items(band aids, blister kit, necessary medication)
Light cord for clothesline/hanging food bag
Toiletries(toilet paper, wipes, garbage bag)
Trowel (shared with 1-2 others)
Insect repellant
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lightweight rain jacket or poncho
Hat
This is a great resource with additional information for backpacking, there will be additional instruction and a pack check for preparation when the list of youth participating in the backpacking portion is finalized.
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html
Food At Camp
MEALS: All food (breakfast, lunch, Dinner, and snacks) will be provided for the week. All meals will be prepared by volunteers in a designated food prep facility on site. Young men with special diets are responsible for bringing their own meals for the week. The cooks will not be able to cook or provide any special menu items due to limited space and resources.
Optional Backpacking Trip for Priests Wed-Fri
Complete waiver and email to springfieldoregonstakeap@gmail.com