BYU Youth Programs

04/24/2024

The Magic of Writing Camp takes 5th–8th graders into a realm of creative writing! This camps purpose is to help kids develop better writing skills while having fun and making new friends.

One parent shared, "My daughter has absolutely loved the classes and sessions. Every day she mentioned how sad she was that the camp was ending. I have seen improved confidence and self-assurance. Thank you!" and "She really had a great time and was super enthusiastic to share her camp experience at home every day! Thank you for offering this camp!"

Help your kid get excited about writing and click here to learn more! https://writingcamps.byu.edu/magic-writing 😁

04/19/2024

Young Ambassadors Singing Entertainers—a summer camp for teens who love musical dance theatre! Read on to see why past YASE participants loved their experience:

"I loved my instructors, counselors, my roommate and all of the people I’ve gotten to associate with. I now have a whole set of new friends!"

"This camp helped me learn how to be a positive and uplifting performer and helped me to grow in my spirit and testimony."

"I love everything about this camp. I really loved the fast pace and learning music. It helped me to sight sing faster and better."

"Thank you! Thank you! You are all AMAZING!!! You inspired confidence in me."

They loved it... Your teen will too! https://yase.byu.edu/home

04/15/2024

Do you like writing, working in groups, or meeting acclaimed authors? Join us at Young Authors Academy!

"Being around people who share my same interests was SO amazing! I learned SO much from both the teachers and my roommates. I have really improved my plot AND my characters! I want to stay here forever. I love this community! I love these people! I LOVE TO WRITE! Thank you!" -Anonymous Participant

04/12/2024

BYU STEM Camp: Science, technology, engineering, and math! Get hands on with experiments and projects that rock!

Scholarships are still available!
https://stemcamp.ce.byu.edu/home

04/10/2024

Your teen can take their content creation to a whole new level and develop lifelong career skills!

At BYU Content Creators Camp, teens have the opportunity to use professional equipment, develop ideas, and create new video projects.

At Content Creators, ideas become reality! Due to the hands-on nature of this camp, space is limited. Learn more and sign up at https://creator.ce.byu.edu/

04/08/2024

Stressed about your score? Get a head start with BYU ACT Prep classes! This fun class (with great food!) teaches cutting-edge test skills and strategies that can increase your score, build your confidence, and help you land that scholarship you've wanted.

"I took the ACT and got a 25. After the BYU Test Prep class, I got a 32 on the ACT, with a 35 in the English portion. This class was fabulous!"
—Valerie M.

Click here to learn more!
https://testprep.byu.edu/act

04/05/2024

No need to be an expert dancer—International Folk Dance Camp is for everyone. Here, participants have the opportunity to learn new, fun folk dances from all over the world while making new lifelong friendships! https://folkdancecamp.ce.byu.edu/home

03/25/2024

AUDITIONS ARE CLOSING SOON!! Give your teen the chance to show their talent and be part of BYU Choral and Vocal Institute this June 11-22. It will be a week full of fun and singing in preparation for performing in the final concerts of the Musicians’ SummerFestival on June 22.

Don’t miss the chance to have your teen forge friendships and have meaningful experiences while making music they love!

Click here for audition information: https://choral-vocal-institute.ce.byu.edu/audition-information

03/21/2024

Choral & Vocal Institute auditions are due March 27, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. MST. Check out the program: https://choral-vocal-institute.ce.byu.edu/

02/20/2024

If you’re in Provo this Saturday and looking for laughs, BYU’s Divine Comedy 30th Anniversary is sure to deliver! Talented current and alumni comedians will perform.

Several Divine Comedy cast members also teach at our summer camp, BYU Sketch Comedy Workshop, which will be held for two amazing weeks, June 16-29, 2024.

SPECIAL SHOW NEXT SATURDAY! Come join us for a special 30th Anniversary show, with throwback sketches performed by Divine Comedy Alumni from over the years! Get your tickets now before they sell out!!

01/25/2024

It's Back!! Join us this summer for Summer Ballet Intensive—a summer camp June 22-26.
Auditions: Video deadline is Saturday, January 27 (before midnight)
If ladies are comfortable on pointe, they can audition in pointe shoes. If ladies are not yet comfortable on pointe, they may do the exercises in technique shoes.

01/22/2024

#1 New York Times best-selling author Brandon Mull is speaking at BYU Young Author's Academy Express! We're excited for your teen to learn from the brilliant mind behind the Fablehaven, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms series on February 3 at BYU.

You can learn more about our featured authors and YAA Express at https://writingcamps.byu.edu/yaa-express

12/21/2023

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11/23/2023

Are you excited too? Registration for our 2024 youth camps opens Wednesday, December 6, at 9 AM! ⏰

See youth.byu.edu for the full list of summer camp options.

11/15/2023

Calling all young aspiring authors! On February 3, we welcome you to join us for Young Authors Academy Express. Keynote speakers Brandon Mull, Erin Stewart, and Joani Elliott will share their advice and experiences. This one-day camp is for youth ages 13-18. Spaces are limited—sign up soon!
https://writingcamps.byu.edu/yaa-express

09/25/2023

"I have loved dancing with BYU Youth Dancesport! My goal is to continue working hard, making friends, improving my dancing both individually and on team and hopefully creating the opportunity to compete on the Youth A team and eventually on the BYU Tour Team.

"Your kindness has been such a blessing to me and my family! May that blessing be returned to you abundantly."
—Sarah, Dance Camps Scholarship Recipient

Learn how to help ignite life-launching talent development at https://giving.ce.byu.edu/

08/16/2023

The 2023 Education Week theme is "Belief enhances inquiry, study amplifies faith, and revelation leads to deeper understanding." Learn more today by visiting https://educationweek.byu.edu

08/14/2023

Feeling confused about next steps in your life? Attend Education Week classes to take a breather from all of life's demanding decisions and learn about concepts that can help make a better you.