Building Zion Youth Camp

This fun-filled camp is designed for youth groups and their leaders. Youth groups spend three days and two nights gaining insight into the challenges early settlers faced as they accepted the call, not just to come to Zion, but to build it. Through Brigham Young’s own words they learn about his vision of coming West, settling Utah, and building Zion. They learn about the efforts and sacrifices he and the early saints made to build it. This camp makes an excellent youth conference for Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints wards and stakes (up to 200 youth).

Youth and leaders together race to saw logs and build log cabins, reminiscent of settlers racing to build shelters before winter. Learn about the importance of water in Utah with water activities that may end up in a water fight. Tour the museum and learn of early settlers. Make bread and cook on a wood-burning stove. Earn “tithing script” redeemable in the museum gift shop, by completing pioneer trades and tasks. Play Rounders and other pioneer games. Learn reels, marches, polkas, schottisches, and even the risqué waltz, at the highlight of the camp, an Old Time Dance complete with dance cards.

Youth gain insight into pioneer life while enjoying many comforts of today, including a swim in the pool every afternoon and their own cool, comfortable clothes. The park provides plenty of lawn for tents, picnic tables, water, and clean restrooms. Youth groups are responsible for tents and all meals.

The fee paid for the youth includes a drawstring backpack, water bottle, and all activities. Leaders are free and have the option to purchase the backpack and water bottle in the gift shop if they desire.

This camp helps youth envision Brigham Young’s view of the saint’s potential in their new home in the west. It is an excellent next year compliment to a “Handcart Trek” or as a stand-alone youth conference to learn about early Utah life.

Creating Zion Youth Camp (Young Women’s Camp)

This fun-filled camp is designed for young women (12-18) and their leaders. Groups spend three days and two nights gaining insight into the challenges early settlers faced as they beautified their desert home and creating Zion. Through Brigham Young’s own words they learn about his vision of coming West, settling Utah, and creating Zion. This camp makes an excellent Young Women’s Camp for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint wards.

Youth & leaders learn that Brigham Young valued education, especially for young women as they meet in a one-room schoolhouse. They will build a cabin with giant building logs and practice home beautification skills. They will make bread and bake it in a wood-burning stove, churn butter and learn the value of women’s skills. They will learn about the role water played in the women’s and children’s lives as they carry and boil water for laundry. They will play games and learn why pioneers loved to dance. Along with these activities, there is unscheduled time for you to add your own programming.

Youth gain insight into pioneer life while enjoying many comforts of today, including a swim in the pool each afternoon and their own cool, comfortable clothes. The park provides plenty of lawn for tents, picnic tables, water, and restrooms. Youth groups are responsible for tents and all camping and meal needs.

This camp helps youth envision Brigham Young’s view of the saint’s potential in their new home in the West.

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