IHOP – Important Hour of Progress
As a YW class, or for a Combined YW activity, have an IHOP (Important Hour Of Progress) Night. Serve pancakes and juice. Invite the girls to bring their personal progress books and a project they are working on. Let them eat pancakes and work on their projects while the YW leaders take them aside, one at a time, to evaluate…
Once Upon a Time – YW Camp Theme
Based on “We have to keep writing, keep walking, keep serving and accepting new challenges to the end of our own story…” (Gayle M. Clegg, “The Finished Story,” Ensign, May 2004) Each ward selects a fairy tale story as their theme for colors, decorations, etc. Workshop Ideas: “Writing my Story” (The importance of keeping a journal), “Mirror, Mirror, On the…
The MTC Experience Youth Conference Theme
“Lift up your heart and rejoice, for the hour of your mission is come…” D&C 31:3 During Orientation/Check-in, assign each youth a “companion”. They must attend each workshop with their companion. Each person wears a badge with “Sister†or “Elder†and their last name. During welcome, have everyone repeat D&C 4, inserting “In the (name of ward), (name of stake) 
ER (Eternal Rewards) – Youth Conference Theme
Based on “…he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come.” D&C 59:23 Orientation – decorate things like an operating room. Have leaders wear scrubs, stethoscopes, etc. Workshops Ideas: “Life Support” (daily scripture study, seminary attendance, prayer), “Operation: Family†(do your part to build a…
Righteous Round-Up YW Camp Idea
Based on “And then shall the righteous shine forth in the Kingdom of God.” Alma 40:25 Each unit/level decorates area in western or country theme. Also, they can each select a name for their “Company” (Bunkhouse Beauties, Cutey-Pie Corral, Western Warriors, Sagebrush Sweeties, etc.) The Mess Hall is the Chuck Wagon, the main campfire area is Horseshoe Court, meals are…
Teddy Bear Picnic YW Camp Theme
Based on “…that every man might bear his part.” Mosiah 29:34 Each unit selects a “beary” fun name for their “den†(Bear Haven, Polar Bears, Berenstein Bear Cave, Gummi Bear Resort, etc.) The camp director is Mama Bear. Everything is “beary†nice and “beary†fun. Devotionals are “A Time to Pawsâ€, etc. Snacks could be things with honey or teddy…
The Mountain of the Lord Youth conference Theme
“Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, … and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths.” Isaiah 2:3 “Which Way to the Temple?” (kick-off activity)Split everyone into groups. Each group is given 1 dice and a roadmap to the temple. The dice is a homemade with the following written on…
Candyland: Something Wonderful & Sweet YW Camp Idea
Based on “If we are seeking the Lord and His guidance, if our direction is to return to our Father in Heaven, the sweet moments will come.” Bonnie D. Parkin, Relief Society General President, “Sweet Moments”, Ensign Nov 2005 Each ward or level selects a candy for their unit themes. For example: the Licorice Whips, the Sweetarts, the Peanut Butter…
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