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Little Philmont
Come Catch the Vision “If ever there were a time when the principles of Scouting were vitally needed—that time is now.”
President Thomas S. Monson
Traverse Mountain Stake LDS/BSA Leadership Conference
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Little Philmont Let’s Catch the Vision Together
The objective of Little Philmont is to strengthen
the Aaronic Priesthood by:
1) achieving real growth through Scouting,
2) strengthening shepherds and
3) engaging each boy and young man to
fulfill his duty to God and become a
faithful priesthood man.
Training is essential to understanding Scouting
and feeling confident that we can implement the
program. “Leaders in The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints should be the best
implementers of Scouting in the world,” said
David L. Beck, General YM President, “training
is an important step toward that end.”
When properly implemented, Scouting and Duty
to God strengthen faith in Jesus Christ,
character, relationships, and skills. In addition,
they provide opportunities for young men to
develop abilities that are essential to the
priesthood ministry to which they are called,
such as leading and serving.
WHY do we do this? President Monson
explains: “I want to see the power of the
Priesthood strengthened… I want to see this
strength and power diffused through the entire
body of the Priesthood, reaching from the head
down to the least and most humble deacon in
the Church. If ever there were a time when the
principles of Scouting were vitally needed—that
time is now. Impossible to measure is the great
good which has come from this organization
during the past century. … I believe in Scouting.
I believe in the goals of the organization. I
believe in the power of Scouting to bless and
enrich lives for good.”
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Little Philmont
2014 Welcome We are looking forward to enjoying this
wonderful event with you! We have a value
packed two-day agenda planned. In this
welcome packet, we’ve tried to cover critical
details and answer important questions that may
arise before you arrive, so ‘be prepared’ by carefully reading this information packet in its
entirety and sharing it with your family.
Our desire is to have this Little Philmont be
synonymous with gathering, learning, sharing and
growing. It will be a great time to feel the spirit in
abundance. At Little Philmont, brothers and
sisters serving boys from ages 8 to 18 will receive
some important instruction on how priesthood
with scouting can build great men of tomorrow.
SPOUSES
Spouses of those in scout callings will have
some instruction time and also some free time,
with optional classes like cooking, fun with social
media, marriage and family relations, or just
getting to know each other and providing
service…or simply taking a nap. Everyone will
have the opportunity to engage on the topic of
how scouting can strengthen the family, the
Church, our community and the world.
CHILDREN
There will be some great activities for your
children like arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt,
cooking class, rocket launching, games like
minute to win it, a ropes challenge course, hikes
and more. We’re quite certain your children will
find joy in the activities and the opportunity to
make new friends. We hope this event provides
a special blessing for all your family’s sacrifice
for service in scouting.
HIGHLIGHTS
Our fun begins with a welcome and special flag
ceremony on Friday morning followed by a day
full of activities and instruction and ending with a
wonderful keynote address by Brother Charles
L. (Chuck) Cutler of the Young Men General
Board, a surprise potato derby engaging the
entire family and a great campfire program.
Saturday will be filled with more instruction,
activities and fun.
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Charles L. (Chuck) Cutler General Young
Men Board
FOOD and LODGING
We will enjoy the wonderful facilities of the Church’s Heber Valley Camp where
we will have cozy cabins and wonderful meals provided by our staff.
SEE YOU SOON!
Your Traverse Mountain Stake Presidency and Little Philmont Staff
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+ Catch the Vision Table of Contents Conference Agenda ...................................................................................... 5
Check In ....................................................................................................... 6
Meals ............................................................................................................ 6
Sleeping Accommodations ........................................................................... 6
Program Overview ........................................................................................ 7
Recreation .................................................................................................... 7
Dress, Grooming and Conduct ..................................................................... 8
What Do We Bring ........................................................................................ 8
Campfires ..................................................................................................... 8
Safety and Security ...................................................................................... 8
Cooking and Garbage .................................................................................. 9
Cleaning Duties Before Leaving ................................................................... 9
General Information and Policies .................................................................. 9
Directions to Camp ..................................................................................... 10
Camp Map .................................................................................................. 11
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Time Place Event Non/Leader3Activities
8:30%9:15 LMSP Check%In
9:15%9:30 LMSA Welcome,:Song:and:Prayer
9:30%9:45 LMSA Flag:Ceremony
9:45/10:00 3Break
10:00%10:30 LMSA Little:Philmont:Objectives
10:30/10:45 Break Children/Spouse
10:45%11:45 LMSP Strengthening:Aaronic:Priesthood:Holders:through:Quorums Activity3Breakouts
11:45/12:30 Family3Lunch
12:30%1:15 LMSP The:Role:of:Stake/Ward:Leaders:and:the:Partnership:with:BSA
1:15/1:30 Break Children/Spouse
1:30%2:30 LMSP Safety,:Internet:Resources,:Finances:and:using:Scout:Committees 3Activity3Breakouts
2:30%5:00 Family:Activity:Time
5:00/5:45 LMSP Family3Dinner
5:45%6:45 LMSP KEYNOTE—Strengthening:Young:Men:of:the:Aaronic:Priesthood • Brother:Charles:L.:Cutler%YM:General:Board
6:45%8:30 LMSP Family:Activity:—:Potato:Derby
8:30%9:15 LMSA Campfire:Program
9:15%9:30 LMSP Cracker:Barrel:
9:30/10:00 Cabins Family3Time3—3Lights3Out
By:8:00 LMSP Check%In:and:Load:Vehicles
8:00/9:00 LMSP Family3Breakfast
9:00%9:20 LMSA Welcome,:Song,:Prayer:and:Flag:Ceremony
9:20/9:30 Break
9:30%10:15 LMSP Activities:the:Lord's:Way
10:15/10:30 Break Children/Spouse
TBD Cub:Scouts:in:Primary: 3Activity
TBD Scouting:for:the:Eleven%Year%Old:Boy:in:Primary: Breakouts
TBD The:Boy:Scout:Program:for:Deacons:Quorums:
TBD The:Varsity:Program:for:Teachers:Quorums
TBD The:Venturing:Program:for:Priests:Quorums
TBD Scout:Committees
Noon/12:45 >D^W Family3Lunch
12:45%1:30 LMSP Fulfilling:My:Duty:to:God:and:Faith:in:God:for:Boys: Children/Spouse
1:30%2:15 LMSP Bind:Yourself:to:Act Activity3Breakouts
2:15/2:30 Break
2:30%4:00 LMSA Closing:Ceremony,:Appreciation,:Song:and:Prayer
10:30%Noon
Order:of:Sessions:subject:to:change.:
Lehi Utah Traverse Mountain Stake LDS/BSA Training Conference
Little Philmont 2014Heber Valley Camp — Heber, UT
AGENDA at a GLANCEFRIDAY,3SEPTEMBER35TH
SATURDAY,3SEPTEMBER36TH
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Catch the Vision Guidelines to help you plan an enjoyable time…
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Heber Valley Camp is a mountain camp facility developed for
use by Church groups and families. It provides a setting for
enjoyment of outdoor experiences “away from the world” where
the Holy Ghost can be heard and felt so that each can come to
know he or she is a child of God. This document defines the
guidelines and procedures that have been established for the
use of the camp as well as specific information for the Traverse
Mountain Little Philmont Leadership Conference and Family
Camp. It is within this framework that our stake has created and
will carry out our program, applying principles of the Gospel in a
camp setting.
CHECK IN
Check in will begin on Friday morning at 8:30 am at the Lucy
Mack Smith Pavilion (there is a map of the Heber Valley Camp
included in this welcome packet). A staff member will greet you
and direct you to your cabin to unpack. Once unpacked you will
need to park your vehicle in an assigned lot as directed by staff.
Just before lunch we will receive an orientation from the Heber
Valley Camp Staff. Some of the topics covered in the meeting
are the introduction of camp hosts, camp safety, emergency
procedures, and other important information. Please pay
particular attention to the Heber Valley Camp rules included in
this packet, the kinds of vehicles and items that are allowed in
the camp as well as those that are not allowed. Note, no pets
are allowed, including dogs.
Guests who desire to participate in the high course activities at
the Challenge Courses will need to fill out a Permission and
Medical Release form. Those under age 18 will need a parent
or guardian signature on the form. The form is available at
www.hebervalleycamp.org/forms/YW_CC_Permission.pdf.
Please make a copy of this form for each person in your
family. Bring the completed forms with you to your Challenge
Course session.
Our conference will kick-off with a welcome and flag
ceremony at 9:15 and the fun will begin.
MEALS
Meals will be provided for lunch and dinner on Friday and for
breakfast and lunch on Saturday. We will try to accommodate
special dietary needs if you let us know on the registration
form or contacting Lori Carpenter, however, you may want to
plan a minimal contingency of some of your own preferences
to be safe. Please bring your own water bottles, labeled with
name, to remain hydrated throughout your stay.
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
We have 400+ twin beds across many reserved cabins. They
will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Most
campsites have three or four cabins. Multiple families will
share a cabin so plan your sleeping attire accordingly. Each
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cabin has 8 built-in bunk bed platforms, for a total of 16 beds.
Each platform measures 36" x 84" and does not have a
mattress or padding. You will need to bring your own sleeping
mat / sleeping bag / bedding. Fire regulations prohibit more
than 16 persons from sleeping in a cabin. No flames are
allowed in cabins. No cooking is permitted in cabins. No
meals are to be taken in cabins. Use only the cabin's
overhead electric lights or your own battery-operated lights.
Please come prepared for all weather conditions. No tents
may be used. There are male and female shower facilities
near each camp. Bring your own bath towels and soap.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
We have a wonderful program including a series of courses
for our leaders (and any spouses that want to join) that have
been outlined by the General Young Men and Primary
Presidencies. For spouses and children, there will be various
classes and activities as mentioned above. Children will be
arranged by age into one of 6 groupings. Drop off and pick
up locations to be provided at check-in. There will also be
free-time for families to organize as they see fit with some
recreation ideas below. A highlight of our leadership
conference will be a keynote for the entire family given by
Brother Charles L (Chuck) Cutler, a member of the Young
Men Board. After Brother Cutler’s presentation we will hold
the famous Traverse Mountain Stake Potato Derby
competition, so be thinking of how your family will design the
fastest “spud” racer. After the races we will all enjoy an
evening campfire program and cracker barrel.
RECREATION
Let’s start by having you decorate, bring and display a banner
reflecting your family (45”x45”). We have many structured
activities planned but there will also be family time where you
can determine your activities. The Heber Valley Camp has
areas for volleyball, horse shoe pitching and hiking with the
following guidelines: Volleyball courts and horse shoe
pitching areas are provided in warm weather. Bring your own
volleyball and horse shoes or use those provided by the
camp. Reserve these activities with your camp host after you
check in. Over thirty miles of hiking trails are available in
warm weather. For your safety, please obtain, complete and
leave a hike plan with your camp hosts. Always hike with
another person - use the "buddy system." DO NOT hike off
the groomed trails or cross-country. Do not pick wild flowers
or tamper with native vegetation. Please carry out all trash.
The lake water activates will NOT be available during our
camp.
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DRESS, GROOMING AND CONDUCT
Scout leaders are encouraged to wear the BSA Field Uniform
for the leadership training sessions. Young Men in Scouting
are encouraged to bring their Uniform so they can participate
in Flag Ceremonies. Dress and grooming for leaders outside
of the training sessions and other family members should be
modest, tasteful, and conform with LDS Church standards.
Please, no shorts or swimsuits. For your safety, only closed-
toe shoes should be worn. Long pants and long-sleeved
shirts are recommended to protect from stinging nettle,
mosquitoes and other hazards, especially when hiking. Wear
insect repellent. Long pants, modest shirts and closed-toed
shoes are required at all reserved activities (challenge
courses). All campers must observe LDS standards of
conduct and speech. No smoking, alcohol or use of illegal
drugs is permitted.
WHAT DO WE BRING
The following is a basic equipment list for each member of
your family:
x Pillow, sleeping bag and mat, and/or sheets, blankets for cold nights
x Towel and washcloth and personal bathroom items x Pocket knife or pairing knife for adults (for potato derby) x Flashlight x Sunscreen x Insect repellent x Water bottles (labeled for each family member) x Permission forms (as described on page 5) x Copy of your medical insurance card x Family banner (decorated 45”x45” one per family) x Scriptures / Journal to write thoughts and reflections x Games and activities for family time x Warm sleeping garments x Scout field uniforms (leaders and boys)
x Jacket and rain jacket or poncho x Long-sleeved shirt & long pants for challenge course x Camping chair x Medications
CAMPFIRES
Campfires may be built in provided campfire rings ONLY.
Ample firewood is available. DO NOT bring firewood from
home. Fires must be attended at all times and make sure fire
is completely out before leaving. Fire extinguishers are
located in each building and cabin.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Provide your own first aid and emergency supplies. If
additional medical help is needed, please contact your camp
hosts immediately. In emergencies, call 911 immediately. Be
aware of those who should be in your group. If unauthorized
persons are observed, please notify your camp host
immediately. The use of candles, liquid fuels, fireworks or
sparklers is strictly prohibited. Vehicles may be driven to the
campsite for unloading of supplies. After unloading, vehicles
must be parked in designated areas as directed by a camp
host. DO NOT move logs or other parking barriers. No TAPE,
NAILS, SCREWS, or TACKS are allowed. Nothing should be
attached to any tree, building, cabin or sign with screws, nails
or tape. The use of magnets, rope and string are allowed. In
case of fire or earthquake, follow all orders given by your
camp host or other emergency management personnel. In
case of storms, seek shelter in the cabins. Campers will
generally be safer in the cabins than in vehicles trying to
transport them out of camp. The nearest hospital is in Heber
City, approximately ten (10) miles from the main camp
welcome center.
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COOKING AND GARBAGE
Though all meals will be provided, should you want to cook,
propane stoves and fuel are provided in designated cooking
areas. No cooking is permitted in cabins. Dutch oven cooking
is permitted only in areas approved by the Camp Host. All
briquettes are to be placed on aluminum foil, discarded in the
fire ring after use and extinguished properly. Liquid charcoal
lighter fluid may be used for this purpose only if it is closely
controlled by a responsible adult. Bring your own aluminum
foil. A sink with hot and cold running water is provided in each
campsite. Refrigerators are provided in each campsite. A
lockable food storage area with shelves is provided in each
campsite. All cooking facilities, especially the kitchen in the
main pavilions, must be cleaned and sanitized before leaving.
The camp provides cleaning supplies. Garbage bags are
provided by the camp host. Camp host will transport garbage
bags to the dumpster each morning and evening.
CLEANING DUTIES BEFORE LEAVING
All facilities used are to be cleaned to camp standards as
identified by camp hosts before checking out. These include,
but are not limited to, the following:
x Sweep and mop all cabin and pavilion floors. All floors with
carpet must be vacuumed.
x Bed platforms are to be vacuumed.
x Clean all cooking equipment, including grills, stoves, sinks
and refrigerators.
x Wash down all outside concrete floors with provided hoses.
x If the main pavilion has been rented, the kitchen and
equipment must be cleaned and sanitized.
x Restrooms and showers must be cleaned and sanitized,
including the mopping of the floors.
x Fires in the fire pits are to be extinguished completely.
x Litter in the campsite is to be picked up and placed in trash
bags.
x Any other duties assigned by the camp hosts.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND POLICIES
x No pets, firearms or fireworks are permitted.
x No generators are permitted. Electricity is available in
cabins, pavilions, cooking stations and restrooms.
x No tents, camp trailers, RVs, motorhomes, ATVs,
motorcycles or other motorized sport vehicles are
permitted.
x For your safety, no bikes are permitted in camp or on the
hiking trails.
x No skates or skateboards or archery are permitted in camp.
x Walking/jogging along the paved road is prohibited.
x Cell phone service is generally unavailable in most areas of
the camp except near the main welcome center at the
camp entrance.
x Weather in the mountains can vary greatly. The weather in
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September can be cold and snowy. Come prepared for
cool nights and sudden drops in temperature if a storm
arises.
x Elevation at Heber Valley Camp is between 7,500 and
10,000 feet. Pregnant women and individuals with high
blood pressure are advised to check with their physician
prior to coming to the camp.
x Service projects are available upon request. Please submit
your interest in an assignment at least 10 days in advance
by filling out a service project request (see Activities
Available at Camp). Generally, all the tools required to
complete the project will be provided by the camp. Please
bring your own work gloves. No chain saws will be
permitted unless we ask you to bring them.
x Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. through 7:00 a.m. each
night. Please be courteous to other campers.
x Please be sensitive to the noise from your camp or group.
Do not disturb the other campers.
x All restroom facilities are equipped with flush toilets and are
available to all campers. Toilet tissue, hand soap and hand
towels are provided in the sink areas. Warm showers are
available - bring your own bath towel and soap.
x Conserve water. No water fights or water games are
permitted. Please take short showers. Please don't leave
taps running.
x Adult campers, please supervise all members of your
group, especially youth and young children.
x Heber Valley Camp reserves the right to refuse service to
anyone.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO HEBER VALLEY CAMP
Take Provo Canyon east to Heber City. When you reach the
intersection with Highway 40, keep going straight (east)
through the signal light. This road becomes 1200 South.
Continue traveling east on this road approximately 5 miles to
6400 East where the road ends.
(Be careful - the speed limit in this section is only 30-35 mph
and the Heber police do patrol the road!)
The wide road to the right (south) is the main access road to
the camps. Follow the paved road four miles to the Welcome
Center.
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