Frequently Asked Questions for Missionaries

What kind of Mission is this ?

The Heber Valley Camp is primarily a Young Women Camp. Missionaries serve for two consecutive summer seasons helping to operate the camp. This is an “outdoor mission”. Camp attire is blue jeans and camp shirts. Missionaries who serve here love working with the young women and their leaders, and they love working together with the other missionaries. It is a hard-working mission. There are trees to be cleared, canoes to get on the lake, trails to maintain, and camps to host. The average age of missionaries serving is about 70 years.

What will I be doing ?

Missionary’s first purpose is to help the Young Women of the church come closer to the Savior. Providing an outdoor experience where the Spirit may be felt is central to what missionaries do, whether they are presenting to a group of young women, or clearing a fallen tree from a trail. Missionaries are assigned by the Mission Presidency to one of 8 missionary zones. Click here for more details.

Where will I live ?

Heber Valley Camp has about 80 couples who operate the camp. Most of those bring their Recreational Vehicle and a side-by-side or ATV with them. There are 72 RV sites, with full hook-ups at the camp. There are 8 missionary cabins as well, for those who don’t own an RV. There is typically a 2 or 3 year waiting list for cabins. The monthly rent for an RV space is $300, which includes all utilities, propane for the RV and gas for the ATV. Cabin rent is $600 per month and includes utilities and gas for the ATV.

How do I apply to serve ?

Service Missionaries, such as those at Heber Valley Camp, first require that a prospective missionary reach an understanding with the Heber Valley Camp Mission Presidency, that the prospective missionary has the skills needed by the facility, that their health will allow them to serve, and that there is an opening to serve. At the direction of the Mission Presidency Director, the missionary then applies through their Bishop for a full time mission. Heber Valley Camp begins the process with a survey tool.

How to Apply: Go Home Page and hit Prospective Missionary Survey

Health and Safety

Safety is our first priority at Heber Valley Camp, both for the guests of the camp and for the missionaries who serve here. Missionaries receive substantial training during in the spring before campers arrive. Some missionaries receive up to 200 hours of training and require certification before they may fulfill their assignment. This training is provided during April and May each year before campers arrive.

What should I bring ?

Start with an RV and some ground transportation. Your RV may be parked several miles from where you will be working on any given day, so you will need a trail vehicle of some kind. Dress for all kinds of weather. You will most likely see snow while you are here, as well as hot summer days and some thunderstorms. Camp uniforms can be purchased from Signature Press. Click here for their website. Bring your scriptures, Preach My Gospel, and Relief Society and Priesthood manuals. There is a more detailed set of instructions here, and in January, missionaries receive a welcome packet with all of this information included.