Camp Helaman

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RECOMMENDED

• Personal Tent

• Duffle Bag (Label ALL Gear)

• Sleeping Bag (Appropriate For Low Temperatures)

• Closed & Open Cell Sleeping Pads (Light)

• Pillow (Small)

• Camelback /Canteen / Water Bottle

• Shoes

• Water Shoes / Sandals

• Pants / Shorts

• Shirts

• Jacket or Sweatshirt (It’s Cold at Night)

• Rain Gear or Poncho

• Leather Gloves (Rappelling, Service, Mountain Bike)

• Sleeping Clothes

• Socks

• Underwear

• Swimming Suit & Towel

• Hat

• Headlamp / Flashlight

• Batteries (Optional)

• Insect Repellent

• Camp Chair

• Scriptures

• Journal & Pen or Pencil

• Patriarchal Blessing

• NO FIREWORKS

TOILETRY KIT

• ** Deodorant (REQUIRED) **

• Toothbrush / Paste / Floss

• Sunscreen / SPF Lip Balm

• Bathing Wipes

• Contacts / Glasses / Sunglasses

• Shampoo / Soap / Hand Sanitizer

• Bath Towel

• Hairbrush

• First Aid Kit (Personal)

• Medications

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1. WHAT IS LEHI STAKE’S CAMP HELAMAN ABOUT?

Camp Helaman is a priesthood encampment for Priests, Teachers and Deacons.  The purpose for 2026 is to help our Young Men:

• Deepen faith in Jesus Christ

• Prepare young men to make and keep priesthood covenants

• Prepare them to make and keep temple covenants

• Strengthen desire and resilience for missionary service

• Develop life skills and brotherhood

Additionally, Camp Helaman is about having fun.  There will be a multitude of activities both uplifting and adventurous.   

2. WHEN WILL CAMP HELAMAN HAPPEN?

Leave early on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and return on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Transportation will be coordinated by Ward Leaders.  We will be meeting at the Mesa Arizona Temple Grounds at 6:50am and returning from camp around 4pm on Saturday.

3. WHERE WILL CAMP HELAMAN BE LOCATED?

The 2026 Camp will be held at the Allen property north of Woods Canyon Lake. Click Here for a pin to the location. 

From the Mesa Arizona Temple

• Follow S Mesa Dr and E McKellips Rd to AZ-87 N/N Country Club Dr 

• Continue on AZ-87 N to Coconino County (1 hr 41 min (103 mi))

• Continue on Rim Rd. Drive to Forest Service Rd 56 (53 min (24.7 mi))

• Arrive at 10000 Forest Service 56 Rd, Happy Jack, AZ 86024

4. WHO TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?

Reach out to your ward young men’s leaders or Youth Committee Member with any questions.

5. WHO ARE THE LEADERS OF CAMP HELAMAN?

Camp Chair: Sam John – (602) 561-2361 – sam@larryjohnwright.com

Stake YM President: Brad Broyles – (480) 797-5266 – bradabroyles@gmail.com 

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