It is the purpose of every missionary serving at the Heber Valley Camp, to help the youth of the Church:
Feel the Savior's Love
Receive and Recognize Personal Revelation
Strengthen Relationships
Resolve to Stand as a Witness of God
Heber Valley Camp
Living Arrangements
Heber Valley Camp is operated by approximately 110 -120 missionary couples, and single sister missionaries. Most missionaries live in their own recreational vehicles at the camp, with full hookups and all utilities provided. The camp has a small number of cabins for missionaries, but the waiting list for a cabin can be a year or longer.
Couples bring a UTV or ATV for transportation around the camp and its 35 miles of trails, and to get themselves from their RV or Cabin, to their work location.
Missionaries in 2025 will pay rent of $400 per month for an RV space or $700 per month for a cabin (if available). This monthly cost includes electricity, water, and propane for the RVs, and gasoline for ATVs and UTVs.
See FAQ (below) for additional information.
Mission Length & Timing
Missionaries serve 18 month missions. During the first year the missionaries serve at Heber Valley Camp from the first part of April to the end of September. At the end of September most of the missionaries return home for six months. While they are at home they will serve as a serve from home missionary in various ways, until they return the following April for their second summer of service in the Heber Valley Camp Mission. A few couples are called to serve during the winter months, as the camp remains open all year.
Missionary couples serve together and may be assigned to any of the Zones described below.
Missionary Assignments
Missionaries are interviewed at the beginning of the camping season by the Heber Valley Camp Mission Presidency. Zone assignments to serve are then made by the mission presidency regarding where missionaries generally serve for the length of the summer season. Training is provided by Zone Leaders who oversee each of the Zone assignments.
Challenge Course Zone (Approximately 35 Couples)
Missionary couples assigned to the challenge courses assist campers on high ropes courses, and low challenge courses. They lead discussions called "Reflections" to guide campers in finding deeper meaning in every activity. They help the youth and other campers build a testimony of the Savior as they relate challenges at the camp to life’s challenges.
Mountain Maintenance Zone (Approximately 7-8 Couples)
Missionaries assigned to serve in this zone ensure the camp remains a dedicated special space. They maintain the health and beauty of the camp including trails. They are involved in service projects with campers to maintain trails, fire rings, and building grounds. They lead discussions with the youth to help them gain testimonies of God’s love for them, and how he has made this beautiful earth for them. They lead efforts to remove downed trees, split logs for firewood, and make the camp a place where the Spirit may dwell.
Legacy Lake Zone
(Approximately 10-12 Couples)
Missionaries assigned to the lake, maintain a safe, and fun environment for the youth and other campers to enjoy the water in a canoe, kayak or pedal boats. They help to provide a spiritual experience for those coming to enjoy the natural beauty of Legacy Lake.
The Walk Zone
(Approxmately 5 Couples)
The missionaries assigned to this zone manage, service, maintain and operate the Walk. This walk provides an opportunity for patrons to enhance or possibly even establish a relationship with their Savior.
Guest Services Zone
(Approximately 20 Couples)
Missionaries assigned to this zone strive to ensure that youth and their leaders are welcome and kept safe. They greet campers at the Camp Welcome Center. They provide security, and help give directions. They provide backup support to wards and stakes to assist those with special needs. They lead the Tomahawk Toss activities and lead "Tomahawk Reflections" and other presentations. They deal with emergencies on the camp if they occur.
Camp Host Zone
(Approximately 20-22 Couples)
Camp Host Missionary Couples reside in one of the 8 campgrounds, to assist stake and ward leaders along with other campers by providing support and logistical help. They assist with service projects, make presentations to YW campers, keep the facilities in order, and support campers as needed.
Building Maintenance (Approximately 4-6 Couples)
Duties include upkeep of buildings and other facilities. Those with experience in maintenance, electrical, plumbing, painting, heavy equipment operation, and related fields are helpful to the camp. Missionary couples may be assigned to prepare and lead 30-minute discussions regarding how we can “ Feel My Savior’s Love” with various youth groups.