April 26 > Camp Kickoff

July 8 - 11 > Camp Raymond

July 12 > Walk With Me Fireside

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Camp Raymond: Summer 2026

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What to Expect

“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

❋ Combined Stake Activity

Instead of girls camp and boys encampment, this will be a combined stake activity at Camp Raymond for our Queen Creek South Stake. July 8 - 11

❋ Fireside

On Sunday, July 12th, we will be getting together for a “Walk With Me” fireside.

April 26th

Camp Kickoff Meeting

We will meet at the Stake Center in the cultural hall. Casual dress is welcome, and parents, youth, and youth leaders are all invited to attend.

Duration:

6:00pm – 8:00pm

QC South Stake Center Building (Map)

31844 N Gantzel Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

Location:
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Permission and Medical Release Form (PDF)

Gilbert Temple

June 25 - July 7th

Youth Encampment Temple Days

Ward Temple Assignments for Youth Groups by Date:

Combined Stake Activity at Camp Raymond

July 8th - 11th

Instead of girls camp and boys encampment, this will be a combined stake activity at Camp Raymond for our Queen Creek South Stake

Check-In

TBD

Group Itinerary

TBD

July 12th

Walk With Me Fireside

TBD

Duration

TBD

FAQ

  • Yes they are. The stake site has these dates posted in the Youth Encampment Temple Days section above.

  • Parents, then the ward will be responsible for getting their youth to and from camp.

    Stake will step in when all other options have been exhausted.

  • Activities will be divided by age, and all youth will participate with their age group.

  • May 10th.

    If you have not turned in a permission slip, get it turned into your bishop immediately.

  • Wards are responsible for tents, sleeping bags, and basic camp gear.

  • No. Youth will NOT be allowed to drive for this camp.

  • Yes, adult leadership will be patrolling the camp.

  • No, leadership will have their own showers.

  • Email, text, stake website. (qcsouthstake.com)

  • Yes, shirts will be available.

    Size selection is found on the back of the permission slip.

  • Yes, the auditorium is large enough to fit the whole camp indoors in an emergency.

  • There are possibly bears in the area, so food should not be kept in the tents.

  • Yes, every camp site has potable water.

  • Yes, each camp site has its own outhouse, and the showers have flush toilets.

    Girls, boys, and leaders have showers and toilets assigned to them.

    There will be no cross-using of these facilities.

  • Each campsite has a fire ring, however, at this time we are assuming there will be fire restrictions so don’t plan on having a fire.

  • It is up to the ward and individual preference on sleeping arrangements.

  • The camp sites do not have electricity. There are a few limited outlets in different areas of the camp, but access is very limited.

  • Yes. Follow the general guidelines found in the For the Strength of Youth.