Youth Activities
Youth Activities
Mormon Catch Phrase – Joint Activity
We had a fanstastic joint activity last Wednesday. We played Mormon Catch Phrase – Boys againd the Girls. We put all of the young men and young women in a cirle, boy girl boy girl. Then we passed around a basket with hundres of “mormon” words and phrases. One person draws a phrase and describes it to their team. You…
Young Women In Excellence
We had a wonderful Young Women In Excellence this year. We did a Young Women in Excellence Bowl. The invitations were done like tickets to a football game. We got each of the girls tee shirts – in Value Colors, that we decorated as Football Jersey’s at an activity a few weeks before. We decorated the gym like a football…
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Bracelets
Sisterhood of the Traveling Bracelets This activity was fashioned after the book and movie, “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” We obtained a set of 4-5 black bead bracelets, which were to be worn by one girl for one week and then passed on to the next girl. A small journal accompanied these traveling bracelets. To launch the activity we…
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Christmas Service Project for injured members of US Armed Forces
I saw this post on Facebook today, and am sharing it here so you all can see it, too. When doing your Christmas cards, take one and send it to this address: A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20307 USA. I think this would make a great family home evening…
General Conference YW Challenge from Naperville 2nd Ward
“Decide now to make general conference a priority in your life. Decide to listen carefully and follow the teachings that are given. Listen to or read the talks more than once to better understand and follow the counsel. By doing these things, the gates of hell will not prevail against you, the powers of darkness will be dispersed from before…
Personal Progress Value Cakes
The Naperville 2nd ward had a great idea for food at YW in Excellence “DESSERTS: It’s hard to see but we had 8 cheese cakes, and the toppings were in our 8 value colors. A huge baker’s thank you to our dear YW Pres. Sis. Wutzke for all her work! Yummy! White: “whipped cream” for Faith, “Blue: “Blueberries” for Divine…
LDS.org’s Guide to planning an LDS Handcart Trek
The Church has come out with specific instructions for leaders planning handcart treks: June 2009 Pioneer handcart treks for youth are a local option. Stake presidents and bishops decide whether handcart treks will be held in their area. The following guidelines are provided for stakes and wards that choose to hold a trek activity. Handcart treks require significant planning and…
Make Your Own Butter with a Baby Food Jar
You can make your own butter quickly and easily! My son did this at school for a thanksgiving meal, and you can do it, too! You’ll need: – a glass baby food jar or similar glass jar – VERY cold heavy whipping cream Note: You can use larger jars, but making the butter takes lots longer. Step ONE: Fill the…
