Missionary
Beforehand, we invited the children to bring one or more items that would be useful or fun to a missionary. Suggestions: stamps, envelopes, cereal, socks, snacks, non perishable food, stationary, etc. or pictures they had drawn for them. We told them we would give these to the missionaries as a surprise. The activity was done in 3 groups because our…
Napkin Wedding Dresses
We had a leader discuss Temple marriage with the YW. She mentioned why it is important, etc and then we discussed wedding dresses and what they need to be modest and temple worthy. Then the YW were divided into three even groups and given all of their napkins and tape and sent to a separate room. The young women were…
YW Mutual Activity Ideas – LONG list
Angela N emailed me this list of ideas that her ward has assembled under the title “Activities with a…Angela N emailed me this list of ideas that her ward has assembled under the title “Activities with a Purpose” Make Family Home Evening Kits Family Home Evening Recipe Book: Make a family home evening treats recipe book. Have some samples of…
Service Scavenger Hunt
I looked up items needed for the local food bank. I used the items to make a scavenger hunt list. We split up into groups, and went on a scavenger hunt for the needed items. Items included things like: peanut butter, canned food, cleaning supplies, personal care items, etc. We did this as an activity day project. The girls had…
The Language of the Spirit
We had a great combined YM/YW activity last month, and it was such a hit with the youth, I thought I’d pass it along. (This idea came from husband & wife team, Kellie & Brian Dillman of the Woods Cross 2nd Ward, in Woods Cross, UT.) We thought we would plan a surprise activity for all of the youth. We…
Teacher Appreciation Dinner
We did this activity when I was a laurel a few years back. Each Young Man and Young Woman invited a favorite teacher to a Teacher Appreciation Dinner. It was a lot of fun. “Favorite Teachers” consisted of anything from Elementary/JR High/High School teachers, to Piano Teachers, Karate Teachers, Primary Teachers, Home Teachers, a Grandparent, etc. Teachers were given invitations…
Camelot Night
We began the night by handing out crowns (purchased at a local party store) for each of the youth. After opening exercises and a brief welcome we had dinner.After dinner, we had games. The first was “jousting” with tricycles and water noodles. (We also thought skateboards may have worked) The second was “pumpkin chucking”. We purchased small pumpkins (several to…
3 Minute Dates
This activity was designed for Young Men/Young Women combined. We took small tables and set them up in a circlular…This activity was designed for Young Men/Young Women combined. We took small tables and set them up in a circlular pattern around the cultural hall. Leaders each decorated several tables with any unique centerpieces/decorations. Each table had 2 chairs set up…
Awesome Activities for LDS Church members
