New Member/Inactive Welcome
Have the youth make cookies or assemble treat bags to take around to new members of your ward/branch or to inactive members of their class. We’ve also done this as a ‘kidnapping’ where we notify the youth’s mother ahead of time, show up after opening exercises, blindfold the less-active youth, and take him/her to the park for games and treats.…
Bicycle Rodeo
Host a bicycle safety clinic for the children in your area. Children bring their bikes and helmets to the Rodeo, and traverse an obstacle course, color pictures, and listen to instructions on bicycle safety. Bicycle Rodeos are usually conducted by local police departments. Here is a website about how to plan tand organize a Bicycle Rodeo, and here’s information on…
You’ve Been Heart Attacked!
The youth in our area love this activity, they don’t even think of it as service! Make a large heart out of posterboard and put a message on the heart like “Welcome to the Branch” , “We love you” , “Get Well Soon” , “Good Luck” , “We’ll miss you”, etc. Cut out many hearts of different sizes, and make…
Music Concert or Music Festival
Attend your local High School Community College or University music concert or festival is always fun, and if you have a less- or in-active member that is involved in the event, can be a great reactivation tool. A good resource for events in larger US cities is http://www.citysearch.com/. Also check your local paper, or ask your class presidencies if they…