2026 Cartersville Stake Trek
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Information
For all Youth ages 14-18 (or turning 14 in 2026).
Graduating Seniors are encouraged to participate.
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*THE LOCATION FOR TREK HAS CHANGED*
Drop-Off Information
June 3, 2026 @ 8:00 am
Wear your Pioneer clothes to the camp! There are NO facilities available for changing.
Address/Directions
Shipp Family Camp
360 Butler Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
Take I-20 E to Exit 82, GA-20 W
Continue on GA-20 W to Butler Bridge Rd
*THE LOCATION FOR TREK HAS CHANGED*
Pick-Up Information
June 6, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Address/Directions
Shipp Family Camp
360 Butler Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
Take I-20 E to Exit 82, GA-20 W
Continue on GA-20 W to Butler Bridge Rd
Individual Equipment List *UPDATED*
1 Five Gallon Bucket with Lid (screw on lids work best). Feel free to decorate for the journey.
All items, except for your sleeping bag and pillow, should fit in your bucket
1 warm sleeping bag (put inside plastic garbage bag)
1 Pillow (put inside plastic garbage bag)
1 warm jacket/hoodie
1 rain poncho
2 old pair of worn in tennis shoes or boots (Shoes will work, but boots are ideal.)
3 pair of sturdy socks (hiking socks preferred)
3 pair “thinner” socks (nylon preferred)
3 sets of underclothing
1 flashlight (Head light works best)
1 pair of leather work gloves
1 metal pie plate, 1 large spoon, 1 tin cup with carabiner
2 clothes pins
1 small hand towel, 1 dish cloth, handy wipes, 1 shower towel
Shampoo and soap for shower
Shower shoes
Comb or brush
1 toothbrush / toothpaste
5 Band-Aids and prescribed medications only
An old set of scriptures and your favorite church magazine
2 heavy duty garbage bags
Chapstick
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Copy of medical insurance card
MEN SHOULD BRING
2 pairs of canvas, or cotton pants (no blue jeans or cargo pants)
2 long-sleeved shirts
1 wide-brimmed western style hat (no baseball or army hats allowed)
1 pair suspenders
1 pair of casual clothes
Modest sleepwear
WOMEN SHOULD BRING
2 long-sleeve dress/skirt outfits(could be long sleeve dresses, jumper and long sleeve shirt with skirt) or pants as an option
1 or 2 bonnets or western style hats
1 pair bloomers (can be made out of old pajama bottoms or hospital pants)
2 aprons
1 pair of casual clothes
1 pair of capri length pants or knee length shorts (comfortable to be worn under your skirt)
Modest sleepwear
Feminine hygiene supplies
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Camera and film
A pocket knife
Harmonica or other small musical instrument (this does not include electronic items!)
Personal Journal and Pen
***NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES***
All conference participants are restricted to a 17-pound maximum weight of personal effects and items. This includes your sleeping bag (does not include pillow). Since there is a limit to the amount of weight you will be allowed, all of your gear will be checked and verified at the trailhead. All items that should not be brought on the trek will be put in a plastic bag with your name and stored for pick-up after the trek is over.
LABEL EVERYTHING WITH NAME AND WARD.