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Show Family Life Edition We.lw.day. November n, Utah-P- age 17 A Family outings in the mountains traditionally mean hard ground, cold nights, greasy tin plates and a few days to recover from tie vacation. But for those who want the beauty and freedom of the outdoors without giving up most of the comforts and conveniences of home, the Family Camp at Aspen Grove, located north of Sundance in Provo Canyon, provides the best of both worlds. that will provide structure and development to the family, giving ii new vitality "We iiiusi piugidili oui lifestyle o that the family comes first " he warned . .7 r- Zr- - Under the direction of the Brigham Young University Alumni Association, the family Camp offers the ideal alternative for family vacations. Originally designed as an opportunity to bring BYU Alumni back to the area, it has been opened to the general public who abide bv the standards of the LDS Dr. Lyman Olseri, Utah State Division of Health, explained that families face different health challenges than they did 50 years ago Dr. Olsen noted that the percentage of the population over the age of 65 has tripled and the 10 leading causes of death have changed dramatically in the last 70 years. Church.' Families from Panama to Alaska make the trip yearly in order to enjoy the alpine wonderland, renew eld friendships and form new ones. From June through August families are able to find the togetherness everyone else only talks about. overlooks the Mount Timpanogos area of pines and meadows dotted with picturesque cabins. Aspen Grove truly belongs to another time and place: a time when things weren't so hectic, and a place where the alpine splendor makes one forget the daily presses of everyday living. Ken Taylor, manager of the camp says, "The greatest thing about Aspen Grove is that it brings 40 to 45 families together and each is able to interract and grow within themselves as well as making several good friends on the side." LDS church services are conducted on Sunday after the visitors are welcomed and informed of the upcoming week's events. From time to time General Authorities visit the camp as their schedules permit to enjoy the scenery and participate in the inspirational events. Kun and educational activities involve all age groups and even give Mom a break from changing diapers and wiping running noses. While the teens are hiking up Timp or learning the newest dance step with a mountain twist, the Cubs (children are taking "African Safari" to Stewart Falls or learning about the plants and With the extended life span, the chronic and degenerative diseases affect more and more Americans. With more leisure time, there are more accidents. And there are more emotional problems because of the amount of time during one's life when one is not working, Olsen said. "About 40 percent of the people in nursing homes in Utah are there because there is nobody to take care of them. They're not there because of medical reasons," Olsen said. "Many of our problems center around our inabilities to communicate." he explained. People need help learning to cope and strengthen their families, the doctor said. He also noted that solving the problems is partly the responsibility of society. "It doesn't do any good to talk about the health benefits of jogging if you have to take your life into your hands every time you go jogging," he explained. The participants in the leaders' school also attended five workshop sessions covering grandparenting, weight control, appliance finishes, values and children, and special sewing Cft NESTLED amid the Timpanogos Mountain peaks is Aspen Grove, a camping facility operated by Brigham Young University but open to the public for reserva animals they see in and around the camp. The adults, who incidentally need the vacation the most, are not neglected either. There are photography classes, shuffleboard, ping pong, arts and crafts and all the other items you would expect to find on an ocean cruise. As an added attraction. Aspen Grove also hosts the popular BYU Alumni College Series each week featuring outstanding lectures and demonstrations by leading LDS personalities for those who like to take the passive role in the entertainment. Sometimes the solitude of the mountainside is the best therapy for worn bones and frazzled nerves. Visitors are encouraged to do their own thing as tion, with the only restriction being the observance by campers of the standards of the LDS Church. well as participate with the group. Besides the Huck Finn Derby and the Staff Talent Show, which turns out to be a cross between the Ted Mack Amateur Hour and the Gong Show, the highlight of the week is Friday's Old Fashioned Family Outing. All families are part of either the Summit Seekers or the Crest Climbers for serious but friendly competition There are swimming races, relays, chicken fights and ball games. While dad is being occupied with a bubble gum blowing contest the women's shotput finds the mothers trying to see who can flip a bean out of the mouth the farthest. No old fashioned outing is complete without the kids having a jello snarfing contest, and of course, the event which separates the men from the linairent. the tug of war. It may seem like a lot to do. but most visitors find plenty of time to be alone with their own family for a few quiet moments around the cabin at night. The success of the camp is shown by the number of people signing up for the next year. Some families are making next season their thirteenth visit. In- cidentally, the families from both Alaska and Panama are scheduled for next June. It's not exactly the New York Hilton, but then the Hilton could never hope to be like Aspen Grove Family Camp. So if you want to dwell there a little longer, maybe you do belong to a gentler time. Covenant Recordings for the whole family agencies. The economic situation often puts both parents in the work force. They come home weary from work and faced with household duties. They find little time for their children, he said. The judge told of several cases where youth had come before this court whose parents didn't care and had no interest in their children. 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Aspen Grove Offers Outdoor Fun Counselors Learn How to Work With Family Problems "Your job is to help keep families in balance and to help them adjust to crisis situations." said Dr. Joan R. dean of the College of Family Life at Utah State University. Dr, McFadden addressed the Adult Leaders' School sponsored annually by the USU Extension Services. The three-da- y school is attended by USU Extension home economists and volunteer leaders from all across the state. Dr. McFadden discussed the different challenges facing families in the various stages of the family life cycle "As leaders, ask how you can heip," she urged "Be a good listener, be a friend, maintain confidentiality, be aware of unbalance that may exist when a child is added to our leaves the family, when someone dies or leaves for another reason." She estimated that the 300 leaders will reach about 75,000 people in some way after they return home. "Please don't underestimate your influence," she urged. Participants also heard a panel discussion br three prominent officials concerning the challenges faced by families. Rev. George A. Nye, First Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, told participants that families are essential to help individuals establish their identities. "We each must have a set of norms, imperfect though those norms may be. These norms provide a base from which we make decisions ani value judgements, from which we rebel. We have to have something to push against, a place to fail, to express fear and anger, to be totally honest without being thrown out." People also need a place to leam to create love and to feel secure, Rev. Nye explained. "The only organization we have that can do all that is called a family," he said. "It cannot be duplicated in day care centers, singles clubs, or hermit caves." Judge L. 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