We’re excited to announce this year’s Young Men’s Camp! It will be a time of adventure, learning, and friendship—but most importantly, a chance for the boys to strengthen their relationship with our Heavenly Father. This year’s camp will be held at beautiful Loyd Park, just 10 minutes away. It’s the perfect location to step away from the busyness of everyday life and enjoy the peace and beauty of nature—without being too far from home. Everything you need to prepare for camp is outlined below. If you have any questions, please contact Brother Swapp.
DROP OFF
Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 2:45 pm
Location: 800 Matlock Rd
PICK UP
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: 800 Matlock Rd
Shirts x3
Swim shorts x2
Sleeping shorts x1
Underwear x3
Hat
Towel
Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Deodorant
Soap
Socks x3
Shoes (running/hiking)
Flip-flops/crocs/water shoes
Sleeping bags/blanket (for warm weather)
Sleeping pad
Pillow
Cot (if you have one)
Water bottle (reusable)
Sunscreen
Bugspray
Pocket knife (if possible)
Flash light
Food
Snacks
Plate
Bowl
Spork
Poncho
Camping chair (if possible)
Fishing pole and gear (if possible)
This years camp will be a multi-day hike in the Ouchita forest in Arkansas. It's a very challenging, but rewarding hike that we know each boy will enjoy and rememember throughout their life. We will be leaving Wednesday, July16 and returning Saturday, July 19. Please email Aaron at aswapp@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Hike prep-April 4th. More details here
Wednesday
Leave Mansfield at 8:00am
Arrive at 1pm
Hike to a spot between #3 and 4 on the map.
Set up camp at 6pm
Thursday
Start hiking at 8:30
Hike to spot #6
Friday
Hike to #7
Saturday
Hike out...
Leave at 10:00
Backpack w/ raincover
Tent/hammock
Shared tent (probably provided)
sleeping bag
Pad
Blow up pillow (some air mattresses come with this
Waste shovel (in case you need to go on the trail)
Water filter bottle
My favorite option
Shoes
Socks
Something like this
Essentially wool socks
Zip away pants
Something like this
There are lots of options
Swim shorts
Underwear
polyester, nylon, or wool
Here's an article about it. Lots of options on Amazon
Hat
Shirts
same material options as the underwear article. Usually an athletic shirt of some sort is best. Polyester/nylon instead cotton.
Prefer freeze dried, light weight foods
3 dinners
2 lunches
3 breakfasts
Snacks
Trail mix
Beef Jerky
Soap
small bar or small container of body wash gel
Toothbrush
Tooth paste
Travel size
Flossers (I'm a dentist)
Deodorant
Knife
small pocket knife
Head lamp/flashlight
usually a head lamp is better. Allows you to use both hands if your setting something up
Pancho
A must! It need to be a thicker, more durable pancho.
Something like this
Sanitizer
Sunscreen
Stove (provided)
Pot for boiling water (provided)
Fuel (provided)