Staff

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Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Thank you for accepting an assignment to serve our Young Women at Camp Ritchie this year, 2026.  In preparing for this assignment, prayerfully seek direction from our Heavenly Father. The new Young Women Camp guide says that everything we do at camp should help each young woman accomplish the following: 

• Strengthen her faith in and testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

• Understand her identity as a daughter of God

• Receive, recognize, and rely on the promptings of the Holy Ghost

• Develop friendships and have fun

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Being spiritually and physically prepared is essential. This will help you to recognize the needs and strengths of each girl and how best to demonstrate love, patience, and understanding.

SAVE THE DATE: 

• June 9-13. Tuesday-Saturday. Camp Ritchie

  • A few staff members may be asked to arrive on Monday, June 8 to set up.

• YCL Meeting:  Sunday, February 22. 3:30. Vineyard Bldg

• JCL Meeting:  Sunday, March 8. 2:00. Vineyard Bldg

• All Staff Meeting, Sunday, March 22. Vineyard Bldg

  • 1:30-3:00. New-to-Camp-Ritchie Staff

  • 2:00-3:00. All Staff

  • 3:00. ACLs and JCLs breakout sessions, plan Back to Camp Night

  • 3:30. YCL meeting

• Back to Camp Night, Tuesday, April 14. 7:00. Hillcrest Bldg

  • All Adult Cabin Leaders (ACL) are needed. This will be your chance to meet and bond with your year groups 

  • Rotation leads are not required to present or attend this year, but are welcome

• JCL Meeting: Sunday, May 3. 2:00. Vineyard Bldg, RS Room

• YCL Meeting: Sunday, May 3. 3:30. Vineyard Bldg, YW Room

• Camp Stake Temple Night: Thursday, June 4. 7:00 Endowment Session

• Final All Staff Zoom Meeting on Sunday, June 7. 2:00 pm via Zoom

TO DO ASAP: 

The following actions are required for all adults attending camp by the State of California: 

• Register yourself here: Adult Registration 2026

• Ensure you have completed the Church’s Children and Youth Protection Training within the last three years. If you aren’t certain, you can check with your ward clerk. 

• Complete the LiveScan fingerprinting requirement for the Livermore Stake. (This only needs to be completed once. We will contact you with instructions if we can’t find your record.)

• Send Michele Nelson (nelsonrn@gmail.com) your completion certificate for First Aid and CPR training showing an expiration date of June 14, 2026, or later. The stake will reimburse you if you turn in a receipt. Here is an easy option; use coupon code PROMO10.

We recognize that leaving family and responsibilities for several days is a sacrifice. Thank you for making that sacrifice. Camp often makes an incredible difference in the lives of the Young Women. Your stewardship plays an important part during this crucial time in their spiritual development and we are confident it will strengthen your testimony as well. 

For packing and camp information, check out the staff section of the camp website at livermoregirlscamp.org. 

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. livermoregirlscamp@gmail.com

We are truly thankful for your willingness to serve. 

Sincerely,

Jersha Neff, Kara Blair & Vicki Thalman

Livermore Stake Young Women’s Camp Director and Assistants

ACL:  Adult Cabin Leader

JCL: Junior Cabin Leader (5th year girls)

YCL: Youth Camp Leader (6th year girls)