Habits for Life
BYU Habits for Life is all about becoming a more confident leader, better friend, and stronger decision-maker.
In this high-impact experience, you’ll learn and apply principles from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and put the habits into action through hands-on activities like:
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Team strategy and problem-solving games
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Escape room challenges
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A group bowling competition at the BYU Games Center
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An inspiring movie night with a guided discussion
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An outdoor adventure hike focused on reflection and personal growth
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A challenging ropes course
Each activity is designed to help you practice leadership, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, and resilience in real-world situations.
You'll receive top-knotch instruction and mentorship from experienced session directors, teachers, and counselors who want you to succeed. Come stretch yourself, build confidence, and develop habits that will shape your future success!
| 2026 Dates | Tuition Price | HousingPrice |
|---|---|---|
| May 25-30 | $525 | $285 |
| June 29-July 4 | $525 | $285 |
| Aug 3-8 | $525 | $285 |
*Note: A $50 fee will be added to any registration occurring less than 30 days before the session start date.
For registration support, call 877-221-6716 weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, excluding holidays. Please make sure that you use the youth's church username to register for the session.
Summer 2026 Sessions
| Session Location | Start Date | End Date | Space Male |
Space Female |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure - Maple Dell 1 | Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 25, 2026 | 10 | 7 | Register |
| Adventure - Maple Dell 2 | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | 14 | 29 | Register |
| Adventure - Moab 1 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 | 52 | 35 | |
| Adventure - Moab 2 | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | 17 | 23 | Register |
| Adventure - Moab 3 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 | 37 | 31 | Register |
| Adventure - Moab 4 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 | 35 | 6 | Register |
| Adventure - Moab 5 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 4, 2026 | 39 | 8 | Register |
| Adventure - Sunrock | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 18, 2026 | 10 | 22 | Register |
| BYU Habits for Life 1 | May 25, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | 9 | 10 | Register |
| BYU Habits for Life 2 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 4, 2026 | 0 | 7 | Register |
| BYU Habits for Life 3 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 8, 2026 | 2 | 0 | Register |
| BYU Mission Ready 1 | May 25, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | 6 | 10 | Register |
| BYU Mission Ready 2 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 8, 2026 | 0 | 1 | Register |
| Special Edition - Kirtland | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 18, 2026 | 4 | 5 | Register |
| Special Edition - Nauvoo 1 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 | 34 | 30 | Register |
| Special Edition - Nauvoo 2 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 | 31 | 19 | Register |
| Special Edition - Palmyra 1 | Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 25, 2026 | 4 | 3 | Register |
| Special Edition - Palmyra 2 | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | 7 | 4 | Register |
Join us at Habits for Life
Schedule-at-a-Glance
| Activity | Approximate number of hours in the week |
|---|---|
| Gospel Instruction and Discussions | 12 |
| Elective Classes | 8 |
| Activities and Structured Socializing | 13 |
| Dance | 2 |
| Variety Show | 1.5 |
| Free Time | 3.5 |