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Brighton Girls Camp: Essential Information for Parents and Leaders

Brighton Girls Camp provides an unforgettable experience where campers connect with others, grow spiritually, and enjoy nature in a rustic setting.

Below is key information to help you prepare:

Registration and Fees

How to Register: Register on our registration page.
Who Can Come: Any girl born between 2011-2014 from any part of the world.
Fees: Camp fee is $285. Sponsoring stakes do get a discount up until March 8, 2026. Includes 5 days, 4 nights accommodations, all meals, and thoughtfully designed programming developed to help young girls grow spiritually, physically, and socially. It's also a wonderful opportunity to make new friends in the tops of the mountains!
Refunds: Camp fees are fully refundable up to 30 days before camp. Campers may also switch their weeks if space is available.
Mountaineers: This optional high‑adventure program is built just for 14‑ and 15‑year‑old girls who are ready to push themselves, laugh hard, and take on big challenges. It runs right alongside the regular camp schedule, but with activities and conversations created especially for this awesome age group. A major highlight is the Above and Beyond Hike, a challenging adventure that takes the girls across six Brighton peaks, offering breathtaking views from the tops of the mountains. The week will be filled will opportunities to cheer each other on while learning from each other and feeling the Spirit of the Lord. *Both bunkmates must be registered as Mountaineers* Eligible girls for 2026 are those born in 2011 and 2012. Mountaineer program is offered two weeks in 2026: July 20-July 24 & July 27-31
Payments and Discount Codes: We now accept digital payments. If your stake is helping cover part of the camp fee, your stake will provide you with a discount code to use during registration. Only use a code that is given to you by your stake. When a code is used, the discounted portion of the fee is billed directly to your stake.
Changes: You can request changes to your registration if needed. Fill out the Registration Change Request Form. Please do your best to make these requests at least 10 days before camp.

Attendance

Commitment: This is an overnight camp, Monday through Friday, and full attendance is required. Please select a week that does not interfere with vacations, lessons, sporting events or reunions. Campers cannot arrive late or leave early except for emergencies as it disrupts small group bonding and activities.
Emergencies: Any family emergency (e.g., funeral) requiring early departure MUST be arranged with the Brighton Girls Camp Presidency. A valid ID and emergency contact verification are required for pick-up. Safety and security are our top priority.

Bunkmates

Policy: Campers may request one bunkmate, and both must list each other on their registration forms.
Not Allowed: Bunkmates of three or more are not allowed. Please don’t ask. It’s important to us that your camper has an amazing time, feels safe, comfortable and included. With over 100 years of experience helping thousands and thousands of girls, we have seen it all. We promise this is the best way. Counselors are trained to help the girls bond and have fun together, and its amazing how quickly new friendships are formed.
New Friends: Many campers come without a bunkmate, and everyone leaves with several new friends.

Other Rules

Electronics: Brighton is an electronics-free zone. Allow your girls to step away from the world for a few days. Phones, smartwatches, and other devices are prohibited. Exceptions are made for girls that need their phone for diabetes monitoring or hearing aides. If items are brought to camp, they will be secured in a safe place until the end of camp. Parents, please encourage honestly and don’t send a phone with your camper.
Emergency Phones: Program coordinators and senior missionary couples at Brighton carry phones at all times, and can quickly communicate in the event of an emergency, as well as access camper contact information if needed.
Digital Cameras: Yes, digital cameras are welcome at camp as long as they are not a phone (even if the phone is disabled).
Dress Code: Long pants, closed-toed shoes, and socks are required for all activities to ensure safety. Leggings under knee-length (or longer) skirts are recommended for the Wednesday fireside. However, leggings are not recommended for other camp activities, as they tear easily and don’t provide adequate protection from scrapes, slips, or falls. Flip-flops are permitted for shower use only.
Personal Conduct: Church events and activities can be fun, uplifting, and spiritually strengthening for
everyone who attends. To reach these aims, all participants are invited to commit to
follow the principles taught in For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices. When you do, the experience will be better for everyone. Please note that Church activities are not the time or place for romantic behavior or for conversations and actions that distract from the purpose of the event or activity.
If you participate in any of the following prohibited activities, leaders at the event or activity will speak with you, your parents, and your bishop or stake president.
Leaders may decide to send you home immediately.
• Prohibited activities include: Participating in or encouraging immoral behavior of any kind, which includes breaking the law of chastity or viewing or distributing pornography in any form. Shoplifting, theft, or vandalism of any kind. Breaking the Word of Wisdom, including vaping and possessing illegal or harmful substances. Possessing weapons or dangerous items of any kind. Harming or threatening to harm yourself or others physically, spiritually, or emotionally, including bullying in any form or disrupting another's experience. Leaving without following proper procedures, skipping scheduled activities without permission, or breaking curfew. Crimes and harmful or destructive incidents or pranks may be reported to local authorities, who will respond according to local law. Leaders follow the direction of these authorities.

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: Our camp is built into a mountainside with steep terrain. Campers must be able to manage themselves independently, be able to walk up and down hills with uneven terrain each day, as well as participate in a moderate hike once during the week.
Wheelchairs, Crutches, Braces: Due to uneven terrain and the distances required, the use of crutches or medical walking boots is not permitted for safety reasons. We do NOT have wheelchair-accessible cabins or bathrooms in upper camp.
Special Needs: Campers with severe physical or emotional disabilities or uncontrolled medical conditions are encouraged to consider other camps better suited to their needs. We unfortunately cannot accommodate their needs.
Concerns About Your Camper: If you noted health concerns on your camper's form, please contact one of our off-site nurses before camp. Their contact information is at the bottom of our website. We’re here to help ensure your camper has a safe and positive experience!
Prescription Medications: Campers must be able to self-administer their own medications, which will be stored securely by their counselor. Please send medications in the original packaging.
OTC Medications: Over the counter medications can be given to the camper if parents agree to allow this when registering. This includes Tylenol, ibuprofen, anti-nausea, antacid, and antihistamine.
Diabetics: We understand many diabetics need their phone to monitor their glucose levels. We can make an exception to the phone rule for this reason.
First Aid Specialists: Our first aid specialists are 19–25-year-old women with first aid and CPR training who live at the camp during the summer. We also have two nurses in the Salt Lake Valley who help coordinate with parents regarding their campers needs. There are no other medically licensed staff at camp.

Food

Meals & Snacks: We work hard to provide 3 delicious healthy meals for you each day! We also have occasional snacks available for everyone and plenty of other snacks campers can purchase throughout the week.
Special Diets and Allergies: We can accommodate gluten free, dairy free and vegan diets. These meals are prepared in a separate part of the kitchen, and are served individually to the campers who need them. If a special menu is needed, simply make a note of it on the Brighton application and a Council representative will contact you prior to camp. Other allergies will need to be addressed on an individual basis, including soy and nuts. We are NOT a nut-free camp. However, we do not include nuts in our meals. If you have an airborne allergy, we cannot guarantee complete “allergy-free” food, since all food is prepared in the same kitchen.
Food Storage: To comply with strict Utah Health Department regulations and due to limited storage space, campers cannot bring their own meals or large quantities of food for the week. However, campers are welcome to bring a few personal snacks. These snacks will be stored in a sealed “critter-proof” container your counselor will have in your cabin.
Hydration: We encourage campers to stay hydrated. Please bring a water bottle to camp with the camper’s name and phone number marked on it.

Transportation

Bus Info: Campers travel on chartered buses departing from the Brighton Point Ward Chapel (3455 E. Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT). Parents and guardians must make transportation arrangements for their campers to and from the central bus location. There are several chapels on that street. Go to the one that is furthest east, across from the Smiths.
Monday Check-in: 7:30–7:45 AM; buses leave at 8:00 AM.
Friday Return: Buses arrive around 12:30 PM.
Meals on Monday: Eat breakfast at home. No food is allowed on the bus! Shortly after getting settled at camp, we will have lunch for you!

Camp Details

Activities: We have campfires, outdoor cooking, hikes, ropes courses, rappelling, zip-line, scripture study, crafts, singing, and more! We enjoy delicious meals and lots of singing! We stay in cabins, sleep on bunk beds, and spend lots of time in the beautiful outdoors. We are so excited to have you join us!
Showers: Campers can shower once during their stay.
Bathrooms/Menstrual Cycles: In addition to flush toilets and water, we have plenty of items to help if your camper is on her period including wipes and pads, however we encourage you to send your camper with her own supplies. If a camper starts her period for the first time at camp, she’ll have plenty of support, time, and space to manage and get comfortable. Please talk with your camper about how normal this is and encourage her to communicate openly with her counselor to ensure she gets the help she needs.
Hikes: All campers participate in a moderate hike. Optional advanced hikes, like the Sunrise hike are also offered. Warm clothing is recommended for early-morning hikes.
Cabins and Beds: We sleep in cabins and provide bunkbeds with mattresses for each girl. You only need to bring a pillow, sleeping bag, and blanket. Please note that the cabins are not temperature-controlled and have no heating. Each cabin typically has 3 units. A unit includes about 8-10 campers and is led by one counselor.
Friends: A common concern is wondering if you’ll see your friends at camp. Yes! You’ll run into them all the time at meals, activities or during free time. However, the majority of your time will be spent getting to know new friends.
Counselors: Each camper will be guided by a dedicated counselor throughout the week. Counselors, aged 18-25, are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are passionate about creating an amazing experience for you! While much of your time will be spent enjoying fun and exciting activities, your counselor will also share spiritual lessons to help you grow and gain insights that can support you in school, with family, and in your friendships when you return home. You're going to love your time with her!
Spending Money: Check the information on our website regarding the craft shack and the items for sale in our store to decide how much money to send your camper with.
Packing Limit: Check the packing list. Campers must carry their own items up a steep hill we call Hernia Hill, so pack light!
Letters to Camp: If you want to send a letter to your camper, send letters only by the Friday or Saturday before camp so they arrive on time. If campers want to send a letter to their counselors, they can also send them to this address with the counselors’ name:
- Brighton Girls Camp
  c/o Camper Name (and week of camp)
  8409 Brighton Loop
  Brighton, UT 84121
Label All Items: All camper’s gear must be clearly labeled with a name and phone number. Label all items with duct tape (everything else seems to break off or fall off).
Lost & Found: If you lost something at camp, please fill out the form on our website.

Homesickness

Homesickness is normal. Campers are encouraged to stay engaged, talk to their counselor, and focus on activities. Parents/guardians will always be contacted if we cannot help your camper. Parents, please remember that no news is good news. We have years of experience helping thousands of girls and we take pride in nurturing and helping the girls. When a girl has a hard time, there are many leaders who can help her. Parents may consider arranging getting their camper to receive a priesthood blessing as part of her preparation for camp. Two sets of full-time missionaries live at Brighton each summer and can also be asked to give a priesthood blessing to a camper.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Operations: Brighton Girls Camp is operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of the Salt Lake Valley View Stake and its Executive Priesthood Committee. The camp is overseen by a dedicated volunteer presidency and council of approximately 25 men and women. Each summer, a team of 37 full-time staff members—who are all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—ensures the camp runs smoothly. Additionally, two full-time senior missionary couples reside on-site throughout the summer to provide additional support.
Non-Members: We welcome campers of all faiths. We want everyone to understand that this is a church camp and that the gospel of Jesus Christ will be openly taught and discussed throughout the many activities and events at camp.

Brighton Girls Camp offers a safe, spiritually enriching environment for campers to grow, connect, and thrive. For any questions or concerns, please contact us. We can’t wait to see you this summer!

Outside Reservations

Unfortunately, the Brighton Camp property is not open to other youth, church, or family group reservations. Brighton is dedicated to serving approximately 1,700 girls during the summer season. There is no winter access to the camp.