Island Paradise YW Camp Idea
Based on “… the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise” Alma 40:12 Each ward is an island (Hawaii, treasure island, gilligan’s island, coney island, fantasy island,) Workshop Ideas: “No Man is An Island” (unity, sisters in Christ), “Tropical Storms” (Overcoming the temptations of Satan), “Never a Deserted Island” (Prayer,…
Treasure Island Youth Conference Theme
“…lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,…For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:20-21 Workshop ideas:”Fool’s Gold” (overcoming temptations, all that glitters is not gold), “Don’t Walk the Plank” (enduring to the end, don’t give up, faith), “Treasure Map” (studying the scriptures, the “map” to our salvation), and “Purity vs. Pirates” (choosing good friends, making…
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…
How Gossip Effects Your Spirituality
Have five youth act out the skit.Take youth outside (must be done OUTSIDE)place 2-liter bottle of Diet Coke(must be diet)in the parking lot away from cars (about 10 feet) tell the youth that the 2-liter bottle represents their bodies, the soda inside represents theirspirits, and the mentos candy represents gossipand hurtful words. Then tell them they are about towitness what…
CTR Hemp Bracelets
We followed the “Living and Learning the Gospel” suggestion to learn how to sing the hymn “Choose the Right” by playing a game. The game was played similar to musical chairs or hot potato, only the “potato” was a chewy candy wrapped in several layers that had the lines written on them. When the music played, the potato was passed…
Achievement (activity) days
We did a service project on Valentines and took around handmade valentines to the widows in our ward, sang them primary songs and gave them a really nice box of chocolates. The women loved it!!
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