Aspen Grove

Welcome

Common Questions General Information Salary Schedule Staff Comments Staff Mission Summer Commitment Work

The Aspen Grove Family Camp is owned and operated by the Brigham Young University Alumni Association. The camp is designed to provide families with a rich and meaningful educational experience in a BYU atmosphere.
We have wonderful traditions to keep alive, and many new innovations which we hope will improve the camp year-by-year. Aspen Grove has been in operation for over 40 seasons and has grown to an average occupancy of 80 families per week.

Purpose

Aspen Grove assists individuals in their quest for perfection by providing a wholesome, educational/recreational environment that enriches lives and cultivates the Spirit of the Y.

Objectives

1. Strengthen alumni families and friends by providing wholesome recreational activities through the family camp program.
2. Provide an innovative educational environment and experiences for the BYU community including students, alumni, faculty, staff, and to selected external publics.
3. Serve the youth of the church and potential alumni through educational conferences and leadership-oriented programs.
4. Cultivate the Spirit of the Y.

Staff Mission

We cultivate the spirit of the "Y" through giving extraordinary service by creating a place that is safe, wholesome and excellent.

General Information

For many staff, the chance to associate with 75+ staff members is a highlight of their camp experience. Activities and parties throughout the summer give staff members a chance to get to know each other better and form lasting friendships. Not only will you perform your specific job assignment and a standby assignment, but will also be asked to serve in a church calling.
Each staff member will be assigned specific responsibilities on particular days and evenings throughout the week. Because our guests are in camp over Sunday, Sunday work is required of all staff and will require from two to six hours of work depending upon your area of employment. Working at Aspen Grove requires a big commitment and allows you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of families.

Commitment

Working at Aspen Grove is a big commitment. You will be required to live onsite and will not be able to attend school classes or have other employment.
Required dates of employment are below:
May Crew: April 27 - August 29
All Other: May 26-August 29

Week Schedule

About 400 guests come to camp each week, arriving Saturday afternoon and leaving Friday morning. All staff will have one day off each week, which will generally be from 1 p.m. on Friday to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Below is a quick summary of a week’s camp schedule:
•Saturday:Arrivals & Opening Show
•Sunday:Church Services
Church callings
Sunday work required
Fireside
•Monday:Aspen Follies & Talent Shows
•Tuesday: Camp-wide activity
•Wednesday:Hike Day - Children with age groups all day
•Thursday:Water Frolic's & Closing Show
•Friday:Check-out & cleaning

Work

All staff will be responsible for working in a variety of areas including custodial, camp work projects, food service, program, and general workings of the camp. Custodial duties include cleaning restrooms, cabins, and other facilities in preparation for the new guests' arrival each week. Duties also include distributing bedding, cribs, and maintaining the general appearance of the camp. Camp work projects include such jobs as painting, raking, digging, moving of rock, laying of sod, etc. Program responsibilities include attending and participating in opening and closing shows, and other activities as assigned such as Aspen Follies, Water Frolics, etc. Each staff member will be assigned specific responsibilities for the general camp workings on particular days and evenings throughout the week. Because our guests are in camp over Sunday, Sunday work is required of all staff and will require from two to six hours of work depending upon your area of employment.
Working at Aspen Grove requires a big commitment and the ability make a difference in the lives of hundreds of families. For many staff, the chance to associate with the other 70+ staff is a highlight of their camp experience. Activities and parties throughout the summer give the staff a chance to get to know each other better and form lasting friendships.
As you look over the job descriptions, please keep in mind that you will be responsible for working in a variety of areas in addition to your main job duties. Working at Aspen Grove is a very unique experience. You will both work and live on site in a camp setting. Not only will you perform your specific job assignment, but also a standby assignment and a church calling in the Aspen Grove Group.

Salary

All salaries will be paid on a monthly basis ($1,000 base). Room and board is provided in addition to the salary adjoining. Housing is in a dorm situation as well as smaller cabin facilities. Couples can also be accommodated as long as both spouses are employed. There is one day off each week (Friday 1 p.m. –Saturday 1 p.m.). We are happy to accommodate students with internships.

Applications can be found online or in our office. You may also email other helpful information such as your resume, letters of recommendation, etc. We will screen and call individuals for an interview.
If you have any other needs or questions, please call us at (801) 717-3050 or (801) 225-9554.

Comments from past staff members

“It’s different because it’s not just a job, it’s your life. It’s a different world up here. We become like family.”
“Aspen Grove is a great place for learning a lot about yourself. It’s a great place to feel close to your Heavenly Father and to heal.”
“There is a great environment here with a lot of social times. You have instant brothers and sisters.”
“Meeting the families every week is the best!”
“You are part of a family. As part of the Aspen Grove family, you can expect to feel loved, have fun and feel the spirit.”