Key Details:

Packing List For Boys Camp

Please bring:

-Sleeping gear (sleeping bag or bed roll, and pillow)

-Note: Cots and tents are provided

-Clothing for five days (shirts, pants, shorts (you can get wet), underwear, socks and comfortable shoes)

-Rain gear (raincoat or poncho)

-Jacket

-Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, washcloth, soap, deodorant and water socks or sandals) 

-Flashlight or headlamp 

-Scriptures 

-Necessary medication

-A watch

-Sunscreen

-Insect repelent

-Refillable water bottle
-Fishing gear (if you have some).

Things that could come in handy:

-Pocket knife, camp chairs, hammocks, musical instruments, journal and writing utensil. 

If it is not on the list please do not bring it.

Note: Valuables should be left at home, Latimer Reservation is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please label your belongings.

Don't forget the Camp Latimer Permission Slip and Church Medical Release Form We will need one of these from every participant!

(Note: During registration you should have filled out the Church Medical release form.)

As your Stake Young Men's Presidency we are here to answer your questions. We are doing our best to pass along information to your local Bishoprics so they can be the go to resource for any questions.

If they do not have the answer please reach out to brother Stephen Platte.

Email: [email protected]

Call or Text: 916-778-8135

The camp cost is $195 per youth. Checks should be made out to the local ward an turned into the bishopric with a label of YM Camp.
For a total amount per youth and any further instruction, please ask a member of your bishopric.

Get ready for the ultimate adventure! Young Men’s Camp 2025 is packed with awesome activities that will challenge your skills, build friendships, and make memories you’ll never forget.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

🛡️ Armor Making: Learn to craft your own custom battle gear.

🔥 Campfire Cooking: Learn how to cook delicious meals over the fire—yes, you get to eat what you make (if it’s edible)!

🚴 Mountain Biking: Hit the trails for an off-road biking adventure! Legs will burn. Fun guaranteed.

🏕️ Shelter Building & Wilderness Survival: Think you could survive in the wild? Build a shelter, start a fire, and test your wilderness know-how.

🎨 Art Class: Tap into your inner artist. Paint, draw, or craft something to take home—or to show off at camp.

🐟 Bug ID & Fishing: Get hands-on with the outdoors. Identify wild bugs and cast a line to catch (or try to catch) some fish.

🪚 Chainsaw Safety & Raft Building: Watch a real chainsaw demo, then work as a team to build your own raft. Will it float? Let’s find out.

🎯 Shooting Sports: Test your aim with tomahawks, blow guns, and shepherd’s slings in a safe and supervised setting.

🥏 Ultimate Frisbee: Get ready to run, throw, and dive in this high-energy team sport.

🤝 Team Challenges Work together to solve puzzles, beat obstacles, and take on team-building missions.

❓And More… Surprises await.

Trust us—you won’t be bored. Bring your sense of adventure, your best attitude, and be ready to learn, laugh, and lead. See you at Camp Latimer!

🚐 Drop-Off: Tuesday, June 10th at 9:00 AM

Please plan to arrive at Camp Latimer by 9:00 AM sharp so we can start camp on time. Be sure your gear is packed, labeled, and ready to go! Don't forget the Camp Permission Slip and Medical Release Form We will need one of these from every participant!
(Note: During registration you should have filled out the Church Medical release form.)

🏡 Pick-Up: Saturday, June 14th (mid-morning) After breakfast and our final camp clean-up, we’ll be wrapping things up and heading out. Please arrive by mid morning (9:00 am) for pick-up—we’ll aim to leave camp as a group once everything is packed and cleaned.