Extending our summer camp funding policy to non-members

21 February 2017

Bishops and Branch Presidents...

After much deliberation and thanks to a sizable surplus in 2016 funds, we have decided to change the 2017 Summer Camp Funding policy so that the fee schedule for non-member youth is the same as for member youth, including Young Women and Scout camps.

While we see this as an excellent opportunity to invite non-members (and their families) to get involved in your Scout units, Young Women activities and other youth summer camp plans, our preference is that this will apply to non-member youth who have been actively involved in your Young Women, Scouting or other youth programs prior to the summer camp—and not just a one-time summer activity at a very attractive price.

Please communicate this by delivering a copy of the attached letter to your Ward Council members, especially YM, YW and Primary, and ask them to deliver a copy of the letter to all families with non-member youth currently participating in your youth programs and other families they want to invite.

We hope this will be a blessing to many families in our area. 

The Stake Presidency