camp began which claimed the lives of two of the girls. But instead of cancelling the camp, stake leaders decided to go forward but cut it a day short so that girls could attend the
funeral of the two girls, Lysha Marshall and Heather Wallace, on Saturday. “This is a wonderful camp and the tragedy with which camp began made for an even more spiritual environment in camp,” said Logandale Stake president Ace Robison. Robison, who had been on vacation back east, had not planned on attending girls camp this year. But because of the car accident, he flew back from North Carolina on Wednesday morning to spend time on the mountain with the young women. Most of the girls arrived on Wednesday around noon to begin setting up their campsites. “I’m glad we could hold camp with all the things that happened,” said Paice. “I’m so glad and thankful that the girls and leaders came with their beautiful spirits. Without them, we couldn’t have camp.” |
expected it to be,” said camp attendee, Stephanie Lyon. “I expected it to be all solemn and it has been a little; but not as much as I thought it would be.”
With the “Eternity University” theme, the girls had their meetings in a college-like setting. They learned about Camp Kolob in its earlier years and were told stories of past experiences on the mountain. They were also given blue shirts with “Eternity University” printed on the front to act as a uniform. Then, on Thursday night, they were given graduation leis. This year was Camp Kolob’s 40th anniversary. One of Paice’s counselors, Christina Sheldon said, “I think that it is neat to be on Kolob on it’s 40th anniversary.” Forty years ago was the first time the Stake began holding girl’s camp on the mountain. It began without roads and leaders had to drive their cars up the wash in order to get to the campsites. The service project this year was a continuation of last year’s service project which was work on a new amphitheatre. Everyone gathers in the amphitheater for flag raising and lowering ceremonies, meetings, and other things; which makes it very important. |
down, and campsites were cleaned. All the girls gathered in the amphitheater where they sang their last songs of the year and had a short meeting. Afterward, they began their trek down the mountain.
“We love these young women,” President Robison commented at camp’s conclusion.. |