Youth Camp Leaders (YCLs)

Young women who are 16 (by September, 1 2017), 17 & 18 years olds

serve as Youth Camp Leaders.

ALL Youth Camp Leaders should:

1. Receive leadership training.
2. Serve as teachers and trainers.
3. Set a positive example for younger campers.
4. Help to plan activities and carry out camp goals.
5. Assume leadership responsibilities as determined by adult camp leaders.
6. Attend and assist with the pre-camp orientation and meetings as needed.
7. Help to evaluate the camp experiences and make recommendations for future Young Women camps.
8. Prepare SPIRITUALLY—pg 81 in your Camp Manual ; prayer, scriptures, relax, take time everyday starting now to sit quietly. Allow the Savior to talk with you.

WARD Head YCLs

Prior to camp, your ward head YCL should:

• Conduct whenever possible at all ward camp meetings and during your ward overnight activity. 
• Assist the ward camp director to ensure that all young women and YCLs are aware of camp meetings and/or trainings.
• Be the point of contact for the young women in your ward.
• Ensure that cabin decorations make it to camp on Monday, "YCL day."

During Camp:

1. You will be arriving to camp on Monday Evening. This will allow you to prepare for the arrival of the other YW in our stake Tuesday afternoon. Keep in mind that many of the girls are nervous and this may be their first time away from home. Make them feel comfortable.
2. Help ENCOURAGE and remind girls to arrive early to gatherings, level time, eating and all other events.​

3. HELP GIRLS get involved in all areas of camp, help them feel welcome and needed.

​4. Arrive early to GATHERING -Sing songs and have fun before the activity begins Get the girls REVVED up!​

5. Show by example, leave your cell phones at home, go everywhere in pairs, and wear church standard attire.​

6. Be an EXAMPLE for all the YW and help them experience SPIRITUAL QUIET TIME aka "Me and Thee Time" in a pleasant way. (This time in the day is when we ALL sit quietly and read scriptures or write in our journals or listen to nature or pray and feel the Saviors Love for us). ​This time is very crucial and some YW are not used to this time alone and silent it may be uncomfortable and awkward, you may be their example to see how you sit quietly and how calming it is. Prepare now to have your own quiet time each day, you may be surprised at how hard it may be but when you break through Satan's traps it is a wonderful and revitalizing experience.
​​7. Teach at least one level certification and tie it in spiritually.  Please ask if you need help.  We are all here to help one another.

8. Stay close to the Savior and allow His love to show you ways to reach these YW. Thank you for being great examples and leaders! Have fun at camp!!