You are invited to the annual in-person gathering of our school community, called Ensign Peak Week.
Customize your family’s experience by selecting from exciting and meaningful activities featured during the upcoming Ensign Peak Week. This event is open to Ensign Peak Academy students, family members, relatives and friends.
Dates: Monday – Friday, June 7-11, 2027
Location: Provo, Salt Lake City and Farmington Utah
Ensign Peak Week Activities
- Monday – Thursday, June 7-10, 2027 Outdoor Adventure, for ages 8-Adult ($425/person)
- Wednesday, June 9, 2027 Provo Rec Center, for all ages (included in Outdoor Adventure cost, or $5/person)
- Thursday, June 10, 2027 Morning Hike up Ensign Peak, for all ages (no charge)
- Thursday, June 10, 2027 Salt Lake Temple Tour plus tours of other Temple Square venues including the Conference Center, Family Search Library and Church History Musuem, for all ages (no charge)
- Thursday, June 10, 2027 Commencement, Salt Lake City location TBD, for Ensign Peak Academy graduates and their families, friends and fellow students, mentors and administrators (no charge)
- Friday, June 11, 2027 Lagoon Amusement Park, for all ages (cost TBD, approx $85/person, ages 24 months and younger are free)
Accommodations and Airport Shuttle
- Camping is included for students who register for the Outdoor Adventure.
- Discount hotel reservation info will be provided here soon. The hotel will be in the downtown Salt Lake area in walking distance from Temple Square.
- Camping at the Lagoon Campground will be available. Details will be posted on this web page in March. Reserve your spot here: Lagoon Camping Reservation
- Airport shuttle service will be provided. The details are provided near the bottom of this web page, under the heading “Optional Services.”
Activity Details
June 7-10, 2027 Outdoor Adventure
If you love adventure then this trip for you! We will experience exciting ropes course, zipline, group games, nature hikes, canoeing, camping and soooo much more! Each morning we will begin with a devotional and at night we will have actual firesides around the fire (with s’mores). Our focus will be to help the participants learn how they hear God’s voice. We will hold resiliency workshops throughout the adenture, to help students increase their mental and emotional strength. Not only will each participant come home with an increased relationship with God but also with new friends that will help them stay strong in the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Outdoor Adventure Registration Cost: $425 per person
Registration includes all adventures, activities, CLAS, Provo Rec Center, camping, and food, Monday 1:00 PM – Thursday 10:30 AM, plus transportation between the campground and the Provo Rec Center and Ensign Peak. It does not include a Lagoon ticket. Lagoon camping and airport shuttle are extra services and may be added to your registration for additional fees.
Register for one of three categories: 1) Ages 8-11, 2) Ages 12-18, 3) Parents and Guardians
Parents and guardians are also welcome to register and may accompany their children throughout the adventure. Students ages 8-10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The cost for parents is the same. Students ages 11-18 may attend without a parent or guardian.
Please review the Outdoor Adventure FAQs and sign the waiver at the bottom of this web page.
Monday, June 7, 2027
1:00 p.m. Check-in at Lakeside RV Park Campground, 4000 W Center St
Provo, UT
Gathering activities
CLAS Carnival: 3606 W Center St. Provo, UT
Experience the zipline, swing, climbing wall and adventure park.
Experience the thrill of soaring through the treetops with 7 exhilarating ziplines spanning 1,485 feet! Test your agility with 3 exciting obstacles strategically placed along the ziptour.
Ropes course adventures will develop physical and mental resilience while creating lasting memories that children and youth will cherish for a lifetime.
Overnight camping at Lakeside RV Park campground
Tuesday, June 8, 2027
Breakfast at Lakeside RV Park campground
Adventure at CLAS Ropes Course, high and low group adventures
Located on the lower Provo River near Utah Lake State Park, the CLAS ziplines provide breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. Unforgettable experiences seamlessly combining the thrill of adventure with the serene beauty of nature.
Participants will build and strengthen friendships as they work in teams to conquer interesting challenges.
Lunch at CLAS
Experience the huge climbing wall at CLAS Ropes Course.
Dinner at CLAS
Enjoy an evening canoeing down the Provo River, through beautiful wilderness scenary.
Overnight camping at Lakeside RV Park Campground
Wednesday, June 9, 2027
Breakfast at Lakeside RV Park Campground
Morning nature hike to a nature park
Enjoy an exciting afternoon at the Provo Rec Center. Families are invited to join us, $5 per person if not participating in the outdoor Adventure, special equipment rental $1-2 and government ID.
Lunch at the Provo Rec Center
This includes the opportunity to take a shower.
Indoor Aquatics
- Ride the water slides and float down the lazy river.
- Climb the rock climbing wall that hangs directly over the water.
- Jump from the cliff jump into the deep pool.
- Indoor-pool floating obstacle course called NINJACROSS
- Swim laps in the 25-yard competition pool.
- Let toddlers play safely in the shallow splash zone.
Outdoor Aquatics
- Enjoy the large outdoor wave pool.
- Race down the fast outdoor water slides.
- Outdoor large shallow splash zone
Sports and Fitness
- Play basketball on one of the four indoor basketball courts.
- Lift weights or take fitness classes on the second-floor fitness mezzanine.
- Walk or run on the 3-lane elevated indoor track.
- Play a match on the racquetball or tennis courts.
- Hit the outdoor pickleball courts.
- Group wallyball nets set up in racquetball courts.
- Table tennis and pool tables (need to give ID to get equipment)
Dinner and devotional at Lakeside RV Park campground
Overnight camping at Lakeside RV Park campground
Thursday, June 10, 2027
9:00 a.m. Hike to the top of Ensign Peak. This is a 30-45 min hike. This hike is included in the Outdoor Adventure.
Come see the peak for which our academy was named! Learn about its historical importance for Latter-day Saints. Ensign Peak is a short, steep, and historic 0.9-mile out-and-back trail in Salt Lake City that offers panoramic views of the valley.
Outdoor Adventure participants will be driven to Salt Lake City to participate in this hike. A sack breakfast will be provided for the drive.
All members of our school community, relatives and friends are welcome to join us for this hike (no charge).
Snacks and water bottles will be provided.
10:30 AM Parents pick up Outdoor Adventure students at Ensign Peak Academy trailhead, if students are not planning to participate in Thursday and Friday activities without parents.
A payment option for students who wish to stay for Thursday and Friday activities without parents is part of the Outdoor Adventure registration process. If students do not wish to participate in the Outdoor Adventure, but they do wish to participate in Thursday and Friday activities without parents, a pament button will be added here soon. School chaparones will be provided.
Salt Lake Temple Celebration and Tours of Temple Square Venues
We have reserved two group tours of the Salt Lake Temple on Thursday, June 10, 2027. Families in our school community, along with their relatives and friends are invited to tour Temple Square and participate in the Salt Lake Temple Celebration. (Of course there is no charge.)
Temple Square Tour Schedule
We will visit each venue as group. At this point, times are subject to change except for the Salt Lake Temple times which are confirmed.
- 11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m 1st Salt Lake Temple Tour, with Diann Jeppson, Director of Ensign Peak Academy
- 12:50 – 1:45 p.m. Tour of the Conference Center
- 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 2nd Salt Lake Temple Tour, with Jennifer Shaw, Ensign Peak Academy Outdoor Adventure Director
- 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Temple Square Visitors Center
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Activities at the Family Search Library
- 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. dinner on your own
- 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. visit Church History Museum
Thursday lunch and dinner are on your own. There are many restaurants in the City Creek Food Court and throughout the downtown area. Jennifer Shaw and other staff will serve as chaparones for students who are staying for the whole week without parents.
Use the following form to let us know how many members of your family and friends will be joining us for each tour. This form allows you to reserve tickets as part of our group tours of the Salt Lake Temple and to let us know if you will be joining us to tour other non-ticketed venues:
Temple Square Tours and Salt Lake Temple Celebration Ensign Peak Academy Group Ticket Reservation
The Salt Lake Temple Celebration
This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to participate in the Salt Lake Temple Celebration which marks the reopening of the Salt Lake Temple after years of construction and renovation. This experience invites all to come closer to Jesus Christ and learn about His holy houses.
Commencement
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ensign Peak Academy Commencement
Commencement Location: Downtown Salt Lake City, TBD
Visit our Graduation web page for details.
Friday, June 11, 2027
Enjoy a day at Lagoon Amusement Park
Individual students, families and friends are invited to join us for an exciting day at Lagoon!
Visit the Lagoon website to learn about the rides and other features.
Lunch and dinner are on your own. Lagoon provides many food options.
A group discount promo code will be available on this web page in March 2027. The estimated cost will be $85 per person (ages 24 months and younger are free). Families and individuals will be responsible to purchase their own Lagoon passes.
For planning purposes, please submit this form to reserve a spot at our group campsite at the Lagoon Campground on the nights of June 10 and/or June 11, 2027:
Reserve your spot here: Lagoon Camping Reservation
Optional Services
All optional services may be purchased as part of the Outdoor Adventure registration process.
If you need to purchase any of these services separately, please Venmo funds to @ensignpeakacademy (last 4 of phone 5016) and include a note specifying which service(s) you are purchasing.
Monday Airport Shuttle: $30 per person ($25 refund if cancelled by 5/7/2026)
The Monday Airport Shuttle will pick up students on June 7, 2027 at the Salt Lake International Airport at 11:30 AM. Please make sure that your flight arrives no later than 11:00 AM. A brief lunch stop will be made at a drive-thru restaurant to allows students to purchase their own food prior to check-in. Please bring money to purchase lunch. Students will be dropped off at the check-in location.
Thursday Airport Shuttle: $10 per person ($8 refund if cancelled by 5/7/2026)
The Thursday shuttle will depart the Salt Lake downtown area at 2:00 PM via Trax (cost included). A school chaparone will accompany students to the airport. Arrival time will be 2:20 PM. Flights should be scheduled to depart no earlier then 4:00 PM.
Thursday and Friday Student Activities + Thursday Camping (not including Lagoon ticket): $70 per person ($60 refund if cancelled by 5/7/2026)
This service is for students planning to participate in Thursday and Friday activities without parents or a guardian. It includes school chaperones for Thursday and Friday, a Friday cold breakfast and Thursday overnight camping at the Lagoon campground. (Students should purchase their Lagoon ticket independently by using the link above.)
Friday Camping + Saturday Airport Shuttle: $55 ($50 refund if cancelled by 5/7/2026)
Includes overnight camping at Lagoon Campground and a ride on the Saturday Airport Shuttle which will depart from the Lagoon Campground at 8:00 AM. A sack breakfast will be provided. The shuttle will arrive at the Salt Lake International Airport at 8:45 AM. The shuttle driver will assist students with check-in.
Note: If parents are with students and wish to provide their own camping gear, equipment and food, camping at the Lagoon group campsite is $5 per person per night. Please use this form to reserve your spots:
Outdoor Adventure FAQs
Q. WHAT WILL ENSIGN PEAK ACADEMY BE PROVIDING
A. Tents, food, food service supplies and equipment, first aid, transportation between adventure locations and base camp, admission for all adventures
Q. WHAT DO WE DO IF ONE OF OUR GROUP NEEDS FIRST AID?
A. All staff will have easy access to basic first aid supplies in camp including bandages, pain relief tablets, basic OTC medications, after sun care for sun burns and a supply of feminine hygiene products. CLAS guides are trained in Advanced First Aid and CPR. If someone needs more urgent medical attention, we can arrange to have them to Utah Valley Hospital is located at 1034 N 500 W, Provo, UT 84604, which is roughly a 10-12 minute drive (about 4.5 miles east) straight down Center Street from the ropes course.
Q. WHAT IS THE BEST SUNSCREEN TO BRING?
A. The best sun protection is a long sleeve lightweight shirt and lightweight long pants. From our experience the best sunscreen is the lotion type that is SPF 30-50. Anything more than 50 tends to have too many chemicals. We highly discourage the use of spray sunscreens as they tend to not be applied correctly and give a false sense of security in sun protection. Please avoid bringing spray sunscreen and sunscreen over 50 SPF, which may cause a rash.
Q. ARE THERE TOILET FACILITIES AVAILABLE?
A. There are toilets at The Chalet, CLAS and the Provo Rec Center. Our staff will have a limited supply of feminine products and toilet paper for emergencies. Hand washing is available after using the restrooms in camp. Hand sanitizer is also available.
Q. WHAT KIND OF WEATHER CAN WE EXPECT?
A. In late June, Provo Canyon, Utah High temperatures that range from 77°F to 88°F, rarely falling below 64°F or exceeding 96°F. Low temperatures in June range from 50°F to 58°F, rarely falling below 41°F or exceeding 66°F. The Chalet average high is 75°F and the average low is 49°F. A sweater or light jacket is recommended for evenings.
Q. PACKING LIST: WHAT KIND OF PERSONAL GEAR SHOULD WE BRING?
Sleeping equipment: sleeping bag, pillow, optional sleeping mat and blanket
Clothing: Clothing for 4 days of outdoor activities, hat, and jacket or hoodie. Quick drying shorts are the best to have as jeans don’t dry very quickly. Cotton t-shirts are fine. Don’t bring anything that can’t get dirty. If you are staying for the Temple Square tours and the day at Lagoon, bring additional clean outfits to wear. Church clothing isn’t required for the Temple Square tours.
Water gear: Swim suit, towel, shorts or swim trunks and water shoes. We recommend that shorts or swim trunks be worn over swimsuits to avoid chafing and other discomfort from the canoes seats and the slides at the Provo Rec Center.
Shoes: Hiking shoes and water shoes
Toiletry items including disposable wipes, insect repellant and sunscreen for skin and lips.
Refillable water bottle with name on it. We do not recommend bringing heavy water bottles such as a Hydroflask, as they will be difficult to carry on the various adventures.
Small backpack or bag to carry water bottle, snacks, change of clothes/shoes, sunscreen, etc. when leave base camp for adventure activities.
Q. CAN WE TAKE ANYTHING WITH US ON THE CANOES?
A. It is not advisable to take anything on the canoe with you except a hat and water bottle. Your personal and camping gear is not taken on the river with you. Anything taken with you will get wet. Towels, extra clothes, and food are not necessary to bring. The canoe experience will be relatively short.
Q. DO WE HAVE TO WEAR LIFE JACKETS ALL THE TIME, AND CAN WE BRING OUR OWN?
A. Lifejackets are an absolute necessity any time you are near the water, including time in camp when you want to play in the river. Lifejackets are provided by CLAS for our canoe experience.
Q. SHOULD WE BRING OUR OWN SNACKS?
A. You are encouraged to bring snacks that you enjoy. Put snacks in a good quality plastic bag and include a bag for wrappers. Make sure to not bring anything that can melt.
Q. WHAT IF WE HAVE FOOD ALLERGIES?
A. If we know about food allergies in advance, we can make minor accommodations in food preparation for the safety of those with allergies. If your food allergy is severe, we suggest you bring a few of your favorite food items. You are welcome to bring your own food cooler with items in it.
Q. ARE THERE CREEPY CRAWLYS AND CRITTERS?
A. Mosquitos, bees and gnats can be kind of pesky but are generally not a problem. Bringing a bottle of bug spray is a good idea. There are ravens, ants, mice, squirrels, and other rodents that will get into tents or bags if left open with food in them. Be sure that all trash and food items are put away before leaving camp and there is no food in your tent day or night. It is uncommon, but not out of the question to encounter lizards and snakes in camp.
Q. CAN WE TAKE A SHOWER?
A. yes, you will be able to take a shower at the Provo Rec Center on Wednesday. On other days, baby wipes work well for getting the major dust and river water off.
Q. CAN WE BRING HAMMOCKS TO SLEEP IN?
A. Hammocks are not allowed. Our campsite lacks adequate trees to support hammocks and the pavilions are reserved for activities and meals. It would be disappointing to count on using a hammock and not be able to. Please leave them at home.
Q. IS THERE CELL PHONE SERVICE?
A. Cell phone service is spotty at best. There are some places that texts can be sent out, but service for phone calls is not reliable. Phones might be great for pictures, but this is a great opportunity to unplug from the technology that often distracts from enjoying each other and the beautiful scenery around. We ask that youth either not bring phones or turn them over to leaders after they check-in, to be returned when it’s time to connect with parents for pick-up. Bring a camera that isn’t a phone.
Q. WILL WE NEED MONEY?
A. If you plan to attend the Temple Square tours or the day at Lagoon, you will need money for food. Lunch and dinner are on your own both of those days. There are also extra optional items at CLAS and the Provo Rec Center you may want money for.
CLAS Waiver: Click on this link to view and sign waiver before you arrive to make check-in fast and easy:
Report to Jennifer Shaw after you have submitted the waiver form. (jennifershawepa@gmail.com, 801 870-0939)