Soldier Hill Stake · Young Men & Young Women

Summer Camp 2026

August 13–15  ·  Camp Linwood MacDonald YMCA

"…the mountains shall flee before you, and the rivers shall turn from their course; and thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me." — Moses 6:34
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"Behold my Spirit is upon you, wherefore all thy words will I justify; and the mountains shall flee before you, and the rivers shall turn from their course; and thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me." Moses 6:34

Everything You Need to Know

Camp Dates

Arrival: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Departure: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Location

Camp Linwood MacDonald YMCA
1 Flatbrook Road, Sandyston, NJ 07826

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Who Attends

Young Men & Young Women (ages 11–18) of the Soldier Hill Stake, plus adult leaders and chaperones.

Cost & Fees

Cost is $220. No youth should miss camp for financial reasons — speak with your bishop.

  • Sleeping bag & pillow
  • Swimwear appropriate for physical lake-based activities including swimming
  • Closed-toe shoes / sneakers
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Sunscreen & bug repellent
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Personal scriptures & journal
  • Changes of clothing (3 days)
  • Toiletries & towels
  • Camp-appropriate attire (think physical activities, sports, games, hiking, etc.)
  • Any required prescription medications (with note from parent)
  • A willing heart and an open spirit! ✨
  • Anything violating the Word of Wisdom, including vaping materials
  • Any material that violates church standards such as anything vulgar, pornographic, etc.
  • Phones and other electronic devices may be collected by camp leaders at their discretion to reduce distraction and increase opportunities to connect with others at camp.

Church events and activities can be fun, uplifting, and spiritually strengthening for everyone who attends. To reach these aims, all participants are invited to commit to follow the principles taught in For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. When you do, the experience will be better for everyone.

If you participate in any of the following prohibited activities, leaders at the event or activity will speak with you, your parents, and your bishop, branch president, or stake president. These leaders may decide to send you home immediately.

  • Participating in or encouraging immoral behavior of any kind, which includes breaking the law of chastity or viewing or distributing pornography in any form.
  • Shoplifting, theft, or vandalism of any kind.
  • Foul (swearing), racist or offensive language or speech of any kind.
  • Breaking the Word of Wisdom, including vaping or possessing illegal or harmful substances.
  • Possessing weapons or dangerous items of any kind. (If specifically authorized, certain items may be provided and used in supervised activities.)
  • Harming or threatening to harm yourself or others physically, spiritually, or emotionally, including bullying in any form or disrupting another's experience.
  • Leaving without following proper procedures, skipping scheduled activities without permission, or breaking curfew.

By signing up for camp you are agreeing to abide by these rules — as mentioned above, camp leaders reserve the right to send your child home at your expense if these rules are violated.

The registration form includes a full medical information section covering dietary needs, allergies, medications, chronic conditions, and recent surgeries. Please have this information ready when registering.

Vaccination Records: The youth registration form provides three options:

  • Upload a vaccine/immunization record, such as a school immunization record, NJIIS / "Docket" print-out, or Universal Child Health Record ("CH-14") with the shot record attached.
  • Upload an exception/exemption letter, such as a valid medical or religious exemption or a physician statement that immunization is in progress.
  • Confirm that your child is current on vaccines and that the record will be sent with the youth at camp check-in or provided to camp leaders before camp.

Records should clearly show your child's full name, date of birth, and vaccine dates. All records are kept confidential and are required by N.J.A.C. 8:25-5.5 for youth camps.

Adventures Await

Activities will be selected from YMCA-facilitated activities, as listed on their website, as well as various devotionals, team and individual sports, challenge courses, crafts, instruction, etc.

Team Sports

Team and individual athletic activities

Swimming

YMCA-facilitated water activities

Challenge Courses

Team-building challenges and ropes

Devotionals

Spiritual connection and growth

Crafts

Creative hands-on projects

Instruction

Learning and skill-building sessions

Walk With Me

Experience the music and message of this year's youth theme — a call to draw closer to Jesus Christ and walk with Him daily.

Official Music Video
Walk With Me
Lyric Video
Walk With Me — Follow Along

Reserve Your Spot

Select the appropriate form below. Youth registration is available in English and Spanish. Adults assigned by the stake should use the Adult Supervisor form; other supervised adult helpers should use the Adult Volunteer form.

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