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Father & Son Campout

An overnight campout for fathers and sons across the stake.

Oct 9–10, 2026Friday 6:00 PM – Saturday 11:00 AM
Stringwood Farms26285 Stringwood Lane, Carrsville, VA 23315
Registration OpenRegistration closes October 3
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“And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers.” — 3 Nephi 25:6

Fathers and sons throughout the entire stakeWho should attend
FreeCost
October 3Registration deadline
Stringwood Farms26285 Stringwood Lane, Carrsville, VA 23315

Join fathers and sons from across the Chesapeake Stake for an overnight campout at Stringwood Farms — campfire treats, a Friday-night fireside with a member of the Stake Presidency, a hot breakfast, and Saturday-morning field games.

Registration

Register your family

Add the adult contact information, then list the sons who are coming. One registration covers the whole family.

Free to attend
One registration per family
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Parent / Adult Contact

Enter the contact information for the adult responsible for this registration.

2

Sons Attending

Add each son who will be at the campout.

Son 1
1Total Attending
1Father / Adult
0Son(s)
3

Anything Else?

Optional planning information for campout organizers.

Registration information is collected only for planning and administration of the campout and is available only to authorized event organizers. Please do not enter unnecessary medical or personal information.

By submitting, you’re confirming the attendee information above for the Father & Son Campout.

Event Details

Schedule & activities

Fri 6:00 PM

Campout begins · Arrival and campsite setup

Fri 8:30 PM

Fireside · A member of the Stake Presidency will speak

Fri Evening

S'mores around the campfire

Sat Morning

Breakfast · Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon

Sat 9:00–11:00 AM

Field games

Sat 11:00 AM

Campout ends · No lunch provided

Meals

Friday evening s'mores plus Saturday breakfast (pancakes, eggs, sausage, and bacon) are provided. No lunch is provided — the campout wraps up at 11:00 AM Saturday.

Transportation

Each family is responsible for their own transportation.

Camping & lodging

Each family brings their own tent and camps with their ward.

What to Bring

Packing list

Tent
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Camp chair
Flashlight or headlamp
Weather-appropriate clothing
Toiletries
Water bottle
Personal medications
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Closed-toe shoes

This list may be updated as the campout gets closer.

Important Information

Before you come

Rules & expectations

Bring your own camping gear: tent, sleeping gear, chair, and personal items.

Contact

Questions?

Jeremy DeMott

Event leader

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