Sin, repentance and temptation are just some of the topics discussed during the summer seminary program at the Latter-day Saint seminary building located near Timpanogos High School.

Summer seminary is a way that teens can maintain contact with the scriptures, said Gayle Davis, assistant to the director of the Utah Valley area.

“This is just a fun way to stay spiritual,” Davis said.

Summer seminary is run in conjunction with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the seminary buildings near Mountain View, Lehi, Pleasant Grove and Orem high schools.

Coming to summer seminary supports religious beliefs in addition to those taught in the home, Davis said.

“This is also another way to meet other kids with the same purpose,” Davis said. “There’s just a camaraderie that exists when you combine 40 or 50 kids that come to speak about spiritual things.”

Justin Top, summer seminary teacher, told his class of 35 students that partaking in summer seminary classes would give them a chance to get to know their classmates from a different perspective.

“By coming here, you’re opening yourself spiritually,” Top said. “This is a side of each other that you don’t normally get to see.”

The classes, which are taught during all three summer vacation months, run for one to two hours depending on location.

Although classes can be taken in order to receive credit to graduate from seminary, most students attend to continue their religious education even when there is no school, said Kevin Oviatt, summer seminary teacher.

Lacey Nay said her decision to attend seminary during the summer was an instinct.

“I’m so used to have it during the year that it’s just natural to want to feel the spirit throughout the year,” Nay, who is on the Seminary Council, said.

This story appeared in North County on page A4.