Testimonials

Academic

Visit the Academic Camps overview page.

If the ACT were a dragon, this course basically taught me how to slay it.

—ACT & College Prep Camp Participant

This really boosted my confidence taking the ACT!!! Like I’m so grateful for this. Also shoutout to my goat reading/science teacher. She was awesome.

—ACT Mesa Participant

The reading and science sections had me really worried at first but after taking this camp I felt ready to face them with confidence.

—ACT Dallas Participant

It was extremely helpful and made me more confident in my act test taking. I liked the schedule and it was well paced.

—ACT Provo Participant

It was tiring at first but considering my scores at the end it really helped. I thought the long hours were almost too much, but when I got my score for the posttest I realized it was necessary.

—ACT Provo Participant

This course was very helpful in helping me better understand how to take the ACT and how to do well on it.

—ACT St. George Participant

“I learned much about the ACT and boosted my score by several points in the post-test—comparably to the pre-test score.”

—ACT & College Prep Camp Participant

“When they say intense they mean it, but it’s worth it! I learned lots of strategies and ways to beat the ACT. It was a fun class with friends and [I got] a higher ACT score!”

—ACT Provo Participant

“I was impressed to see my son looking forward to attending camp each day. [BYU Writing Camps] made it fun, and he had a chance to practice writing. Thank you!”

—Parent of Writing Camp Participant

Adventure & Outdoor

Visit the Adventure & Outdoor Camps overview page.

I loved going on all the adventures (repelling, rafting, mountain biking, canyoneering, etc.), getting to know new people/make new friends, and receiving inspiration from the spirit.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I love the fact that it is for the youth to grow spiritually, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. It helped me in all those areas and I love the adventures and the opportunity to connect those adventures to my Savior and I loved making friends.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

The activities where I had to trust my group were awesome. We did repelling and even though I was scared, they were all there cheering me on from the bottom.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved the rappelling activities and the zip lining. I also enjoyed the rafting. The many messages from the directors was also fabulous.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved the schedule of the day, and being able to wake up and listen to a spiritual thought and then go get breakfast and then have adventures and free time.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

College Prep

Visit the College Prep Camps overview page.

If the ACT were a dragon, this course basically taught me how to slay it.

—ACT & College Prep Camp Participant

This really boosted my confidence taking the ACT!!! Like I’m so grateful for this. Also shoutout to my goat reading/science teacher. She was awesome.

—ACT Mesa Participant

The reading and science sections had me really worried at first but after taking this camp I felt ready to face them with confidence.

—ACT Dallas Participant

It was extremely helpful and made me more confident in my act test taking. I liked the schedule and it was well paced.

—ACT Provo Participant

It was tiring at first but considering my scores at the end it really helped. I thought the long hours were almost too much, but when I got my score for the posttest I realized it was necessary.

—ACT Provo Participant

This course was very helpful in helping me better understand how to take the ACT and how to do well on it.

—ACT St. George Participant

“I learned much about the ACT and boosted my score by several points in the post-test—comparably to the pre-test score.”

—ACT & College Prep Camp Participant

“When they say intense they mean it, but it’s worth it! I learned lots of strategies and ways to beat the ACT. It was a fun class with friends and [I got] a higher ACT score!”

—ACT Provo Participant

My group was amazing! We became "ohana" even after day one. I loved them as well as the activities and the spiritual devotionals and dances that we did.

—Habits for Life Participant

The best part for me were the friends and the quality of the experience. I felt as if the overall structure and quality of the experience was better, including bedding, linens/towels, food, and backpacks. Because my group was smaller, I was able to build a stronger bond with people.

—Habits for Life Participant

I found people just like me who share the same values. I truly felt the spirit through them! I loved being able to learn with people who understand me and being able to enjoy an experience away from home with amazing friends

—Habits for Life Participant

I absolutely loved it all!! My counselors were amazing, the classes were phenomenal, the session director made it a point to get to know everyone, the dances were a blast, and morning study sessions were fantastic!

—Habits for Life Participant

“I was impressed to see my son looking forward to attending camp each day. [BYU Writing Camps] made it fun, and he had a chance to practice writing. Thank you!”

—Parent of Writing Camp Participant

Dance

Visit the Dance Camps overview page.

I enjoyed being able to dance in an environment where I have fun and the teachers and my peers are kind and respectful.

—Ballet Workshops Participant

I absolutely loved the experience of dancing at my level and this camp has helped me connect with many friends.

—Youth Ballroom Participant

I learned so much, it was so fun, and my dancing experience has really broadened.

—International Folk Dance Participant

Learning things at a super-fast pace was fun! I could basically feel myself growing everyday.

—Contemporary Dance Intensive Participant

I love YASE so much! It has made me a better performer, person, and disciple of Christ!

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

All the counselors are absolutely amazing! They’re super friendly and super personable.

—Living Legends Dance Participant

I learned more about the importance of my “why” to performing. I learned many new skills and techniques, and I've become a more confident performer.

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

Learning new styles of dance I had never tried really challenged me in a great way.

—Contemporary Dance Intensive Participant

It was an amazing and fun experience where I met so many new friends and learned so many dances!

—Youth Ballroom Participant

This camp was a fun way to learn about different cultures and dance and our counselor was the BEST EVER!

—International Folk Dance Participant

It was one of my most spiritual experiences because of the love we were all shown, the kindness and testimonies bared constantly by the counselors and teachers in the way they taught us, were patient and when they sang at the devotional before the banquet and shared messages the spirit was so strong! They brought it so well and my heart is so full! I am so very thankful for this experience.

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

This was one of the best weeks of my summer, I learned so much.

—Youth Ballroom Participant

I enjoyed meeting new people who cared about my same beliefs and getting to dance.

—Ballet Workshops Participant

I enjoyed being able to make so many amazing new friendships while doing the thing I love most.

—Ballet Workshops Participant

My favorite part about Living Legends is probably not only focusing on my culture but also getting to know different meanings of other cultures and different things and how it is used and how special it is to them.

—Living Legends Dance Participant

I enjoyed being able to make so many amazing new friendships while doing the thing I love most.

—International Folk Dance Participant

A whirlwind of choreo and fun activities with amazing friends!

—Youth Ballroom Participant

One of the most incredible experiences I have ever been to. It truly has grown my testimony and grew my confidence to pursue theatre and singing as a career. I feel so comfortable at BYU in this environment!

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

“I learned to push myself, increased my confidence, and learned that I don't need to be the best in the room to still be incredible.”

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

"It was a pretty great experience. It pushed me—but not too much. [BYU Contemporary Dance Intensive] gave me a different experience than other places."

—Contemporary Dance Intensive Participant

Expeditions

Visit the Expeditions Camps overview page.

I honestly loved the whole thing. I loved the historical sites that we went to visit and I really appreciated all the opportunities given to bond with the people in my group and have spiritual discussions. Honestly some of my biggest questions were answered when we just had 15 minutes of private study and then some chats about it, and it made bonding with the group so much easier, and I felt like I built some really deep emotional bonds.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved being able to have experiences and learn through them instead of just learning in a classroom or lecture setting. I also loved my company and being able to make new friends. I loved being able to go to the temple and perform baptisms and I loved feeling the Spirit in the historical sites.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I went solo and was worried that I would be on my own all week but after last week I can’t even say I went solo anymore because I met people as soon as I landed and we stayed together until our flights home! I also loved the testimony meeting in the Kirtland temple that was the best experience of my life and I can’t wait to go back next summer!!

—BYU Expeditions Participant

Being able to have our testimony meeting in the Kirtland temple and letting the spirit guide my words as I bore my testimony was incredible. Everyone was so fun and inviting in and out of my company.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved touring the historic sites, having discussions with my counselor and company and getting to know them. I also loved the devotionals given by our session director and hearing testimony of my counselors, peers, and session directors.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved going on all the adventures (repelling, rafting, mountain biking, canyoneering, etc.), getting to know new people/make new friends, and receiving inspiration from the spirit.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

The activities where I had to trust my group were awesome. We did repelling and even though I was scared, they were all there cheering me on from the bottom.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved the rappelling activities and the zip lining. I also enjoyed the rafting. The many messages from the directors was also fabulous.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved the schedule of the day, and being able to wake up and listen to a spiritual thought and then go get breakfast and then have adventures and free time.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

Music

Visit the Music Camps overview page.

“I learned to push myself, increased my confidence, and learned that I don't need to be the best in the room to still be incredible.”

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

“I have met so many new friends this week, and I will treasure them forever!”

—Musicians' SummerFestival Participant

Performing Arts

Visit the Performing Arts Camps overview page.

I enjoyed being able to dance in an environment where I have fun and the teachers and my peers are kind and respectful.

—Ballet Workshops Participant

I absolutely loved the experience of dancing at my level and this camp has helped me connect with many friends.

—Youth Ballroom Participant

I learned so much, it was so fun, and my dancing experience has really broadened.

—International Folk Dance Participant

Learning things at a super-fast pace was fun! I could basically feel myself growing everyday.

—Contemporary Dance Intensive Participant

I love YASE so much! It has made me a better performer, person, and disciple of Christ!

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

All the counselors are absolutely amazing! They’re super friendly and super personable.

—Living Legends Dance Participant

I learned more about the importance of my “why” to performing. I learned many new skills and techniques, and I've become a more confident performer.

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

Learning new styles of dance I had never tried really challenged me in a great way.

—Contemporary Dance Intensive Participant

It was an amazing and fun experience where I met so many new friends and learned so many dances!

—Youth Ballroom Participant

This camp was a fun way to learn about different cultures and dance and our counselor was the BEST EVER!

—International Folk Dance Participant

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

This was one of the best weeks of my summer, I learned so much.

—Youth Ballroom Participant

I enjoyed meeting new people who cared about my same beliefs and getting to dance.

—Ballet Workshops Participant

I enjoyed being able to make so many amazing new friendships while doing the thing I love most.

—Ballet Workshops Participant

—Living Legends Dance Participant

I enjoyed being able to make so many amazing new friendships while doing the thing I love most.

—International Folk Dance Participant

A whirlwind of choreo and fun activities with amazing friends!

—Youth Ballroom Participant

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

Dancing while laughing with friends was so special – I felt the spirit there.

—Contemporary Dance Intensive Participant

“I learned to push myself, increased my confidence, and learned that I don't need to be the best in the room to still be incredible.”

—Young Ambassadors' Singing Entertainers Workshop Participant

“I have met so many new friends this week, and I will treasure them forever!”

—Musicians' SummerFestival Participant

"It was a pretty great experience. It pushed me—but not too much. [BYU Contemporary Dance Intensive] gave me a different experience than other places."

—Contemporary Dance Intensive Participant

Personal Enrichment

Visit the Personal Enrichment Camps overview page.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

Being able to have our testimony meeting in the Kirtland temple and letting the spirit guide my words as I bore my testimony was incredible. Everyone was so fun and inviting in and out of my company.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved going on all the adventures (repelling, rafting, mountain biking, canyoneering, etc.), getting to know new people/make new friends, and receiving inspiration from the spirit.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

The activities where I had to trust my group were awesome. We did repelling and even though I was scared, they were all there cheering me on from the bottom.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved the rappelling activities and the zip lining. I also enjoyed the rafting. The many messages from the directors was also fabulous.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I loved the schedule of the day, and being able to wake up and listen to a spiritual thought and then go get breakfast and then have adventures and free time.

—BYU Expeditions Participant

I really really loved my group. All of them genuinely wanted to be there and they all had a lot of light to share. I also really appreciated how much our session director focused on finding parables in everything.

—Mission Ready Participant

I really enjoyed becoming closer with God and learning how to communicate with Him better.

—Mission Ready Participant

I loved getting to meet new people who understand my beliefs and how turning to God is. Also anything to do with the session director was automatically a blast

—Mission Ready Participant

I loved the activities for Mission Ready. After each Tuesday and Wednesday class, we were able to practice sharing the gospel which included having a companion, planning a lesson, and then teaching. Another favorite part of mine was touring the Provo MTC, I could feel the Spirit so strongly there, and I felt a spirit of missionary work on the grounds.

—Mission Ready Participant

My group was amazing! We became "ohana" even after day one. I loved them as well as the activities and the spiritual devotionals and dances that we did.

—Habits for Life Participant

Writing

Visit the Writing Camps overview page.

“I was impressed to see my son looking forward to attending camp each day. [BYU Writing Camps] made it fun, and he had a chance to practice writing. Thank you!”

—Parent of Writing Camp Participant