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We've got the marshmallows ready and the fire going, you just need to come to camp this summer!  Brighton Camp is nestled in the beautiful Big Cottonwood mountains and each summer hosts over 1,400 girls. Established in 1921, Brighton is the first girls camp for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and now serves over 50 stakes in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas.

Camp activities include: zip line, crafts, hiking, obstacle course, singing, cookouts, and 1st and 2nd year camp certification from the Young Women Camp Manual. There is a large main lodge where meals are served and six cozy cabins with bunks where groups of girls sleep. A staff of over 30 amazing young adult women are hired each summer to run the camp.

The goal of Brighton activities is to provide friendship and fun, new and meaningful experiences, learning to be kind and loving to others, and spiritual growth. Brighton Camp is a wonderful setting away from the world where the Young Women Camp Manual and the Especially for Youth standards of the Church are emphasized.  More...

The Spirit of Brighton: 
First LDS Girls Camp Celebrates 90 Years 

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By Caresa Alexander Church News staff writer Published: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011. 

"May we help each young woman know that she can make a difference in the world," said Sister Ann M. Dibb, second counselor in the Young Women general presidency. More than 220 people gathered at Brighton Camp on Saturday, July 30, to commemorate the camp's 90th anniversary. They recalled fond memories and spiritual growth at the first LDS girls camp.

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New President Called

President Kerry Zimmerman Marshall (Zim), worked six years at Brighton as a KD, counselor, assistant director and with her husband as maintenance couple. She sometimes plays her harmonica at the Brownie organ.  With over 20 years of experience in the Young Women program, Zim has served as stake YW president and camp director.  She has also served as stake Primary president. President Zim loves to see the Beehives’ testimonies grow as they develop a love for Heavenly Father in the beautiful mountains at Brighton.  She and her husband, Kuhn, have four wonderful children and 10 awesome grandchildren.  Two of Zim's children and a daughter-in law have also served on staff at Brighton.  

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Images from the Celebration

Camp Blog

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Maverick at 90th celebration
At  Brighton, it is not only easy to teach the truth, but it is as if the spirit is a constant companion.  I watch the campers and the staff progress here in a remarkably accelerated way.  I see the effect of the spirit in their lives, and as I watch them return to “real Life” I see the strength and testimony they bring into the lives of others.  This is a remarkable and endeared camp.  It has changed lives forever.  It is a true diadem of our Heavenly Fathers eternal creation, a missionary tool, and a Bastian of His spirit.  I remain changed by His spirit here forever.  - Authur Clark (Maverick)  Served as Maintenance Couple.

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