Contact Us

BBJ Family Foundation
2929 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043
800/989-3309
julie@bethebestyoucamp.org

Important Dates

ANNOUNCING 2012 BE THE BEST YOU Camp DATES - July 16t to 21st!!!

Registration open now! Register on line with at least a $150 Deposit.

Final Tuition Due by June 30, 2012

Be the Best You

NEW DATES FOR 2012 ….. July 16th – 21st at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT!

Cost is $450 – all inclusive! Registration now available.

Scholarships are available. Email Julie for information on how to apply.

julie@bethebestyoucamp.org

For more information contact us: 800.989.3309

Check out our facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/bethebestyoucamp

A life-changing program for teenage girls to build their self-esteem and strengthen their testimony of Jesus Christ.

2011 Camp Participants thoughts on BBY Camp:

“BBY camp was the best thing that has ever happened. … Always remember to be the best person that you can be.” “These women and this camp are what remind you to stay true to yourself. … Try to be more grateful with what you have and forget all the things you want. There is a beauty inside of you, release it. ” “I feel I am truly changed because of this camp. I am a daughter of God! I am a Princess!”

This camp will immerse your daughter in experiences that allow her to feel and give of her divine gifts and to learn that happiness and gratitude are truly byproducts of serving others.

Be the Best You Camp for teenage girls is a program with a dedicated mission to help each young woman increase her self esteem, know she is a daughter of God and strengthen her testimony of Jesus Christ. This is accomplished through a series of classes, workshops and activities developed to enable teenage girls to reach their potential and find lasting happiness through developing a relationship with the Savior, which increases their self-esteem and their desire to serve others.

This camp is for young women ages 12-18. Age appropriate activities are planned. Standards from the “For the Strength of Youth” pamphlet are upheld.

A trained staff of caring LDS college-age counselors will supervise all activities through the week. Campers will be supervised from the moment they arrive at camp until they depart. These counselors are carefully interviewed and selected for their love of life and others and for the excellent way they live their life! Counselor to participant ratio is 1:10.

From a Be the Best You Participant

“I now realize the simplest act of kindness can mean so much to a person. Instead of saying, 'What can I get from this,' I say, 'What can I do to help.'”

Frequently Asked Questions

Tuition

Tuition is $450.00 for the one-week camp. This includes tuition, food, housing, program supplies, recreation, t-shirt, excursions, meals and all banquet and special food events. Airfare is not included. There may be partial or full scholarships available. To apply for a full or partial scholarship, send a letter to Julie Harris at Julie@bbjfamilyfoundation.org. In the letter, include why you would like to come to BBY and why there is a financial need for assistance. If you are able, please pay the $150 Deposit and register on line and then send in the letter for the remaining amount to be awarded through a scholarship. When each girl pays for the initial deposit, more girls can be be awarded scholarships. We give each scholarship girl coming to BBY an opportunity to do trade for their scholarship. After we receive your letter, we will send you the information on how you can trade for your scholarship.

Check In & Out

Participants should check in on the Monday of camp between 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Program information will be handed out and keys will be issued. Check in location to be announced. Check-out will be Saturday at 11:00 am or after the parent seminar if parent is attending.

Travel Assistance

If you need a ride from the airport to Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT, please call Express Shuttle Airport at 801 586-1600 to make advance reservations for a ride to and from Springhill Suites by Marriott, 2447 W. Executive Parkway, Lehi, UT 84043. Their check-in desk for all Delta flights is across from baggage claim #7 in Terminal 2 and al other airlines are in Terminal 1 across from baggage claim 3. Please call our office if you have any questions.

Leaving Campus & Visitors

If you need to leave campus, a parent or guardian will need to contact our BBY office at Thanksgiving Point at 1-800-989-3309 to check you out from the time you will be absent. Otherwise, unless attending camp supervised activities, you will not be allowed to leave campus. Our camp schedule is so busy that there will not be time to visit with outside visitors and guests. Please arrange to see them when camp is over.

Standards

Participants are invited to attend this program provided they maintain the standards in the "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet, which includes maintaining high standards of honor, language, morality, and modesty of dress, as well as abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, or harmful drugs. Registration constitutes acceptance and consent to abide by these standards. Our camp follows the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (Be the Best You camp is not sponsored by the LDS Church.)

Clothing & Grooming Standards

Participants are asked to uphold the standards of the "For the strength of Youth" pamphlet, and should be modest, neat and clean in appearance and fit. Please no “short” shorts, tank tops, or spaghetti straps.

Sample Packing List

Pack enough of the following items to last for five days of camp: slacks, Capri pants, jeans, or modest shorts casual and comfortable walking shoes; underclothing and pajamas; dress clothes and shoes. We will be providing one camp T-shirt for each participant to wear throughout the week, and she should also bring 3 or 4 additional shirts. Also bring personal toiletry items (toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, brush, shampoo, soap, other hair needs, deodorant, towel, washcloth, robe, etc.) All bedding and bathing linens are provided by the hotel.

For ALL girls: Bring one Sunday appropriate dress and shoes.
For girls 12-13: Bring your most fun (but modest) crazy, fun outfit; a Boa, Jewelry, Fancy Southern Style Hat, Crown, Gloves, High Heels, and any clothing to put together a Fancy Nancy (from the books) style outfit. She loves dressing up! The more, the better! Be creative and colorful and any accessories you'd like for our lively "Fancy Nancy, Girls' Night Out".
For girls 14-18: Bring or borrow one modest prom or special occasion dress and shoes for our Celebration Prom (strapless, spaghetti straps or halter-top dresses are not appropriate)
For ALL girls: Bring a special occasion dress for the formal closing program, or wear the Sunday dress already listed above.

Special Items to Bring

Set of scriptures
One Children's reading book in good condition
1 1/2 yards of fleece material and a pair of scissors to make a blanket for needy children. We do accept donations of fleece if you would like to bring more.
Spending Money is optional and not necessary. Daily meals, housing, and activities are provided. Girls can purchase drinks or snacks if they would like but please bring no more than $20.
Medical Supplies: A registered nurse will be available throughout the camp experience. It is suggested that each participant have a small first aid kit with over the counter medication for minor ailments and a few band aids.

Roommate Request

Our policy is all girls requesting to room together must be within one grade or one year in age of each other. There are three to five girls per room. You will be able to see all girls at most activities throughout the week. Each girl must indicate her roommate request on her registration form or e-mail julie@bethebestyoucamp.org

Contact While at Camp

In the event of an emergency, please call the camp line at 801-966-5007. Messages will be given to the participant's counselor.

Mail

Our girls receive a special letter from their parents during the week of camp, but there is not time for other mail! Please send a "Love" Letter to your daughter to the main office by mail: 2929 N. Thanksgiving Way Lehi, UT 84043 or email to julie@bethebestyoucamp.org. This letter will be given to your daughter at a special meeting near the end of camp. A letter from Mom will do, or other family members may send in a letter also. Send in the letter as soon as you can after registering. If they are emailed to us, we print them out on pretty paper and place in a decorated envelope to be presented to your daughter. Thanks!

Lost Items

Please call the Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation at 1-800-989-3309 for lost items. We are not responsible for lost items. If an item is left behind at camp, we are willing to mail it to you, but you will need to pay for the shipping costs. Or you may stop by our office to pick up any item that was left behind that we have saved for you.

Insurance

Each participant is included in a limited coverage ($2,500 maximum benefit) accident insurance policy while they are under the direction and supervision of Be The Best You Camp. If they leave the required supervision of their counselor and staff or leave the campus after hours or without permission, they are not covered by our insurance. The insurance does not cover illness (such as cold symptoms, stomach aches, etc.) or pre-existing conditions. Each participant needs to be covered with a medical insurance policy. If they do not have health insurance, a waiver will need to be signed by parents and participants and their parents will be responsible for any costs associated with treatment in event of an emergency.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

In order to receive a full registration refund, a cancellation request must be received in writing by May 16, 2012. After that date, there will be a $50 cancellation fee. “Be The Best You” Camp cannot be held responsible for any change or cancellation charges required by airlines, travel agencies, or other establishments.

How Do I Request a Refund?

If you wish to cancel your enrollment, please contact our office at (800) 989-3309 by May 6, 2012.

How Long Does It Take to Receive the Refund?

The refund process will take one to two weeks. You will be reimbursed the same way you paid your tuition, i.e. check or credit card