Pioneer Day Costumes
We made costumes (among other things) for all of the primary children (we have a rather small primary) out of muslin we got for $1/yard. See http://whynoteight.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/pioneer-day/ for instructions.
Pioneer Day Activity Booths
Our Stake primary pres. sponsored a stake quarterly activity based on pioneer day. Each of the 10 wards/branches were responsible for 2 booths. We were given a list with ideas on it or we could list our own ideas and do those. It was so FUN. Here are some of the booths that the children loved everyone was encouraged to…
This is the Place
Our ward wanted to go to “This is the Place” in SLC, UT which centers back in the days of the pioneers. They have crafts, games and different places the children can go to visit. Due to the lack of funding, we settled on having our activity at the church and called it “This is the 1st Ward Place.” Change…
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…
Planning a Successful Youth Conference or Handcart Trek
Planning a Pioneer Trek can be a very stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you find yourself called to plan and lead a group of young LDS Pioneers on a pioneer handcart trek, just follow these simple guidelines and you’ll have a wonderful journey along the trail. 1. Have Bishops assign Ma’s and Pa’s from…
Righteous Round-Up YW Camp Idea
Based on “And then shall the righteous shine forth in the Kingdom of God.” Alma 40:25 Each unit/level decorates area in western or country theme. Also, they can each select a name for their “Company” (Bunkhouse Beauties, Cutey-Pie Corral, Western Warriors, Sagebrush Sweeties, etc.) The Mess Hall is the Chuck Wagon, the main campfire area is Horseshoe Court, meals are…
Pioneer Day Program
Pioneer Day Program 23 July 2005 1. Pioneer (who crossed the plains) Family History story: Sr. Primary child.2. Song: “Pioneer Children Sang as They Walked”3. Pioneer Facts: (read by Sr. Primary children) Pioneer Fact #1Pioneers used to drink from streams. They didn’t have running water like we do. Pioneer Fact #2Pioneers made up games to play as they traveled. Because…
A Branch’s Pioneer Day Activity
We had a wonderful pioneer branch party out here atour ranch. I put old fruit jars on the tables and put wild flowers in them. I put mainly sunflowers in them. My hubby dutch ovened chicken and potatoes….oh it was so good. Texans are known for the BBQ but not many had done dutch oven. We also cooked corn on…
Awesome Activities for LDS Church members
