Pleasanton Stake Girls Camp
Monday, August 5th – Saturday, August 10th, 2013
Dear Parents & Girls,
Camp Ritchie is a wonderful opportunity to be away from the routines of home
and enjoy the natural beauties that our Heavenly Father has created for us. Like
all privileges, camp participation carries with it some important responsibilities.
Please review together as parents and daughters the following expectations:
1. RESPECT: Be respectful of the lovely surroundings. Be appreciative of and
courteous to the staff who give of their time and energies without compensation
and who work hard to ensure your safety, well-being, and fun while at camp.
Never tamper with anyone else's suitcase, sleeping bag, or private
belongings.
2. DRESS CODE: Dress at camp will be in keeping with Church standards of
modesty and appropriateness. Appropriate dress for camp activities includes
jeans or other long pants and T-shirts. Shorts, if worn, must come to the knee
(as in EFY/BYU standards). Be advised that if shorts do not come to the knee, you
will be asked to change. Leave flip flops, open-toed shoes, two-piece bathing suits
(including tankinis), short shorts, and tank tops at home (no sleeveless shirts).
You will be asked to wear shorts over your bathing suit if the leg is cut too high.
All clothing and belongings should be labeled with your name.
3. ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME: There are to be NO cell phones, iPods, MP3
players, radios, etc., in camp except for those authorized by the camp director for
camp use. This allows us to enjoy nature and each other’s company for the week.
Also, please do not bring curling irons (including butane type), flat irons, or hair
dryers, as the camp is run by a generator and the power is needed for electricity
and refrigeration. Other items to leave at home include money, playing cards,
and non-church-related reading material. If any of these items are found at camp
or on the ride up, they will be collected, labeled, and stored in a safe place by the
camp director until our return to the Stake Center.
4. FOOD: Girls are fed well at camp. Extra sweets and treats are abundant and
it is not necessary to bring treats from home. Due to the problem with mice and
other critters, any snack items you do decide to bring and keep in your cabins
MUST be stored in a metal container with a metal lid.
5. MORAL CODE: All girls are expected to abide by Church standards while at
camp. This includes keeping the Word of Wisdom (no drugs or alcohol), not using
profanity or abusive language, and keeping high moral standards. If there is a
problem, parents will be called and asked to drive to camp and take their daughter
6. NON-MEMBER GUESTS: Non-member friends are welcome at camp.
They must be interviewed by your bishop and agree to participate in all camp
activities and abide by the same rules and standards as the other girls, including
full participation in the certification requirements, hiking, K.P. duties, etc. JCL or
YCL guests must live within the Pleasanton Stake and attend pre-camp meetings.
7. MEDICATIONS: All prescription drugs in camp MUST be checked in with
the nurse at the Stake Center before we leave for Camp Ritchie. They must be
in their original prescription container with the label intact. Non-prescription
medicines must also be bottled, labeled and identified and registered with the
nurse upon arrival. Our most frequent medical problems are twisted
ankles due to the lack of supportive footwear and asthma attacks due to the high
altitude. Please make sure you have sturdy shoes and bring your inhaler if you
have EVER suffered from asthma. Occasionally the higher elevation and rough
terrain will reactivate an old problem. Also make sure you have an up-to-date
tetanus shot.
8. LUGGAGE: Due to space, we ask that luggage be limited to one suitcase,
and one bag containing a sleeping bag, pillow, and sleeping pad (the
bunks are wood), and a backpack, if needed for certification. Each girl is
responsible for carrying her own equipment to and from her cabin.
9. LOST AND FOUND: The camp is not responsible for lost items. Please do
not bring valuable items or money to camp.
10. EQUIPMENT: We want you to be safe and comfortable while at camp.
The key to this is having appropriate clothing and equipment. You will receive
an equipment list at Back to Camp Night. Please take the time to go over the
equipment list together. Make sure you have included all items and that all
equipment is working and in good condition (if you need to borrow items,
your Ward Camp Specialist can assist you with that). Make sure backpacks, if
needed, fit properly and have padded shoulder pads and a good hip belt. Make
sure shoes or boots for hikes are comfortable and have adequate support. Camp
Ritchie is very rocky, and even around camp, supportive shoes are important.
11. TRANSPORTATION: All girls are expected to ride with designated leaders
to and from camp. If you need to come to camp late or leave early, you must
clear your plans with the Stake Camp Director before leaving for camp.
Also, any visitors must get the same clearance.
12. MAIL: Mail call is an important part of camp. Girls love to receive letters
while they are away from their families. Please do not sent letters or
packages after the Tuesday we are at camp as they probably will not arrive
before we leave. Please do not send mail that requires a signature for delivery or
overnight mail, as the carriers will not bring packages or mail down into camp.
Send mail to:
Your daughter’s name
Pleasanton Stake
Camp Ritchie
40900 Highway 88
Pioneer, CA 95666
Please refer any questions you might have to your Ward Camp Specialist or to the
Stake Camp Director or Assistant Directors. Thank you for helping us prepare
for a great year at camp. We look forward to seeing you August 5th with a sack.
Your Stake Camp Directors:
Stephanie Black 398-2025
Marianne Jensen 829-4810
Christy Hair 803-0285
Judy Malmrose 846-5068
