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    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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    Angels Among Us YW Camp Theme

    Based on “You will become great women if you are united in the angelic cause of doing good and if you hunger and thirst after righteousness.” – President James E Faust Each unit selects a heavenly name (Cloud 9, Heavenly Hut, Angels in the Outfield, Divine Divas, Blissful Beauties, etc.) The mess hall is Hallowed Halls. Meal ideas: Angel Hair…

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    It’s a Jungle Out There (FSOY) Youth Conference Theme

    “…Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations;” D&C 115:5 Workshop Ideas: “You Can’t Pet A Rattlesnake” (Agency & Accountability), “Being Chaste, While Being Chased” (Dating, Sexual Purity, Dress & Appearance), “Standing Firm in the Stampede” (Entertainment & the Media, Music & Dancing), and “The Circle of Life” (Gratitude, Honesty, Family, Obedience) Service Project…

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    All That Glitters Is Not Gold – YW Camp Theme

    Centered on the scripture: “My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold;” Proverbs 8:19 Each ward/level chooses a precious metal or gem (other than gold) as their theme, i.e. The Diamond Divas, The Ruby Reds, etc. Workshop ideas: “A Diamond in the Rough”(discovering and sharing your personal talents), “Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven” (Choice & Accountability), “Healthy,…

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    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,…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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)”…