BYU Range and Wildlife

Dive into the world of natural resources at the BYU Range and Wildlife Camp!

Engage in hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and discover career paths in natural resource management and conservation, while gaining a firsthand look at the BYU Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation program.

Ages:
13–17

Dates:
July 13–18, 2026

Location:
Camp Maple Dell, Payson Canyon, UT

Tuition:
$725, includes food and housing

This five-day camp aims to:

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  • Build Practical Skills.  Gain experience with real-world tools and projects—from wildlife habitat restoration and livestock management to fire ecology—where you put classroom knowledge to work in the field.
     
  • Explore Career Paths in Conservation. Discover the field of wildlife and wildlands conservation and see how your interests can lead to a rewarding career.
  • Learn from Experts. Work directly with BYU professors and land management professionals who will make complex ideas in ecology easy to understand and exciting to explore.  
  • Connect with Like-Minded Students. Meet other young outdoor enthusiasts and forge connections with peers who share your passion for the natural world.
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If you’re ready for an outdoor adventure focused on natural resources, wildlife, and conservation, this camp is for you!

Daily Schedule

July 13, 2026

2:00–3:00 pm: Check in / Registration at Harman Building, BYU Campus

3:00–3:30: Travel to Maple Dell

3:30–4:00: Set up at Camp

4:00–4:30 pm: Welcome and Icebreaker

4:30–5:30 pm: Camp Activity

5:30–7:00 pm: Dinner

7:00–7:30 Free Time

7:30–9:30 pm: Hike to Pine Forest

9:30–10:00 pm: Devotional

10:00 pm: Lights Out 

July 14, 2026

8:00–9:00 am: Breakfast

9:00 am–noon: Camp Activities

Noon–1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00–2:30 pm: Maple Dell Activities

2:30–5:30 pm: Camp Activities

5:30–7:00 pm : Dinner

7:00–7:30 pm: Free Time

7:30–8:30 pm: Camp Activity

8:30–9:00 pm: Devotional

9:00–10:00 pm: Free Time

10:00 pm: Lights Outs

July 15, 2026

7:00–7:30 am: Breakfast

7:30–11:30 am: Camp Activities

11:30 am–noon: Free Time

Noon–1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00–2:30 pm: Maple Dell Activities

2:30–4:30 pm: Camp Activities

4:30–5:00 pm: Free Time

5:00–6:30 pm : Dinner

6:30–8:00 pm: Camp Activity

8:00–9:00 pm: Free Time

9:00–10:00 pm: Devotional

10:00 pm: Lights Outs

July 16, 2026

8:00–9:00 am: Breakfast

9:00–11:30 pm: Camp Activities

11:30–noon: Free Time

Noon–1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00–3:00 pm: Maple Dell Activities

3:00–4:00 pm: Camp Activities

4:00–5:00 pm: Free Time

5:00–6:30 pm : Dinner

6:30–8:30 pm: Free TIme

7:30–8:30 pm: Camp Activity

8:30–9:00 pm: Free Time

9:00–10:00 pm: Devotional

10:00 pm: Lights Outs

July 17, 2026

7:30–8:00 am: Breakfast

8:00–9:00 am: Travel to BYU

9:00 am–noon: BYU Campus Activities

Noon–1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00–4:00 pm: BYU Campus Activities

4:00–5:00 pm: Return to Maple Dell

5:00–6:30 pm : Dinner

6:30–8:00 pm: Camp Activity

8:00–8:30 pm: Devotional

8:30–10:00 pm: Free Time

10:00 pm: Lights Outs

July 18, 2026

7:00–8:00 am: Pack up and Clean

8:15–8:30 am: Grab and Go Breakfast

8:30–9:00 am: Depart for BYU

9:00–10:00 am: Check Out