Pinewood Derby
Mutual ActivityWe have a very small ward with only about 2-4 YW attending mutual, regularly. To encourage attendance, and a fun activity, we thought about inviting the RS sisters. I thought it would also help the YW have a better relationship with the RS sisters, easing the transition when it’s time. We held a Pinewood Derby. The RS sisters thought…
Career Education
Choose a set of careers that are representative of many levels of education and backgrounds. For example: vocations such as cosmetology, floral design, landscaping, emergency medical technician, dentistry, nursing, engineering, computer programming, music, and children’s day care etc. Contact all adults who are willing to participate at least a month in advance. Remind them to dress in the clothing they…
CPR
I had a scary experience happen last month when my 18-month-old fainted in my arms and wouldn’t come to. I had to perform rescue breathing on him. I am so grateful for the guidance of the Spirit that helped me remember from high school (10 years ago) the way to do rescue breathing so that I could save his life.…
Mutual Olympics
We are planning group games that will last 10 minutes per game. Basketball/eraser race/volleyball/imaginary balance beam, using lines on the floor/cartwheels competition/etc. adjust according to your Ward’s Youth.We will sing American the Beautiful to start the Mutual Olympics. There are so many ways to go with this/Years ago a Primary President came up with the idea and it was done…
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Pioneer Games
Pioneer GamesBy Susan DavisFriend, February 1989, page 46 A typical pioneer school had only one room, one teacher, and about twenty-five students in grades one through eight. Not only did boys and girls of different ages study together, they often played together during recess. Shadow Tag On bright, sunny days, shadow tag was a perfect game to play. At the…
Geocaching
Geocaching is an adventure game for GPS users. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches (usually a container with something inside, like a notepad for signatures or a treasure). GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Geocaches are listed on internet sites, where members can look them up and use…
How to Plan a Patriotic Campfire Program
Patriotic Campfire Program Priesthood PurposesBuild proper relationships with young women byholding this activity with one or more Young Women classes. Strengthen families by-1. Inviting family members to participate in this activity.2. Inviting parents to share experiences that have increased their respect and love for their country. Prepare for and give missionary service by inviting nonmembers to take part in this…
Overnight Camping Trips
Overnight Camp, Spring Camp, Fall Camp, Winter Camp, Fathers and Sons Camp, Girls Camp, or Buddy Camp Priesthood PurposesBuild quorum brotherhood by-1. Involving all quorum members in the camp.2. Having a campfire program during the evening. Activate young men of quorum age by-1. Involving all quorum members in the camp.2. Giving specific assignments and special attenÂtion to inactive young men.…