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How Parents Can Help Prepare Students for Camp

October 3, 2016 / Shauna Sprunger / News

The beautiful, yet primitive, environment of Camp Big Springs offers a unique and rare camping experience. You can help your child make the most of this exciting opportunity by preparing them properly. Here is a list of useful tips: Read over the material about the camp. Pack all the items listed. Toss in one or […]

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Camp Big Springs History

September 3, 2016 / Shauna Sprunger / News

Provo School District has a long history of providing Outdoor Education opportunities for Provo City School District children. The history dates back to at least 1950 at Camp Sowiette, located “deep in Rock Canyon.” Students in 5th grade, 6th grade, and Junior High would attend camp in week long sessions during the summer. The current program […]

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Camp Big Springs Now Includes Field Journals!

September 1, 2016 / Shauna Sprunger / News

Each summer, Camp Big Springs provides 5th grade students in Provo City School District with a one-of-a-kind camping and outdoor education experience. By taking advantage of the unique lab setting provided by Provo’s nearby outdoor areas, students are able to explore and understand various S.T.E.M. concepts. In an effort to continually improve the camp’s learning […]

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Many Thanks to the Provo School District Foundation!

August 1, 2016 / Shauna Sprunger / News

Camp Big Springs would like to thank Provo School District Foundation for their generous support! In 2015, the Foundation sent 54 students to camp on full scholarship. In addition to this generous donation, they supplied camp with a beautiful new telescope and a year supply of Camp Big Springs Field Journals. We are very grateful […]

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2016 Orientation Meeting Wednesday, March 23

March 21, 2016 / Shauna Sprunger / News

An optional orientation meeting for parents and students will be held on WEDNESDAY, March 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at Franklin Elementary School Auditorium,350 South 600 West (southwest corner of the building). If you have immediate questions, call the Outdoor Ed. Administrative Assistant at 801-374-4947 or email Marlin Palmer, (marlinp@provo.edu).

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About Camp Big Springs

Big Springs is a unique and rare experience that provides opportunities which many children may never get in any other way. We utilize trained leadership and the resources of our natural surroundings to contribute to each camper's mental, physical, and social growth.

Important Information for Parents

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Camp Location

Camp Big Springs is located up the South Fork of Provo Canyon on a beautiful and secluded spot owned by Provo City.

Contact Us

  • Camp Administrative Assistant: 801-374-4947
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