Activities Directors

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Family History Scavenger Hunt

The purpose of this activity is for members to familiarize themselves with the New FamilySearch (nFS) web site (new.FamilySearch.org) while they explore their family tree. Read more »

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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 wear pioneer clothing.

panning for gold - screening sand with a penny hidden in it.

milk the cow - wooden cow with glove utter

collecting eggs- stuffed animal chickens on nest boxes with plastic eggs.

digging potatoes- large box of cedar chips with potatoes and shovels

hanging laundry- wet clothes on clotheslines strung between trees

horseshoes

butter making

old fashioned pictures

hand cart rides

hand cart candy craft

petting zoo Read more »

Fall Festival

We wanted our children to have a safe enviorment for Halloween. Some parents do not allow their children to trick or treat in neighborhoods. We decided on having a Fall Festival. Read more »

Family History Themed Chili Cookoff - Chiliology

Our unit has a chili cook off each year. In the past it has been an adults-only activity, but this year we decided to make it a family activity with a family history theme. It was fun! Here's how we did it: Read more »

VIDEO: Look Inside an LDS Dry-Pack Cannery

An LDS cannery volunteer answers questions and demonstrates how dry pack canning is done at these facilities: Read more »

CLUE

Where can I find the answer to the Clue game? Who, Where and with what "weapon"

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:

Sample Ward Calendar

This is a color-coded ward calendar for you to take a peek at.

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Cry for Help

You've found the right place to get help with your calling! Choose from the options below to get the help you need. Read more »

Jenny's Super Simple LDS Chistmas Script

I wrote this script to be used as a base for planning LDS Christmas programs. This contains the text of the Christmas story from Luke and Matthew, directly from the scriptures. It also has suggested hymns and songs to be sung in each section.

Read the text, and then chose songs you like or that your pianist/organist can play. If you don't have time to present the entire thing, just Read more »

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 Read more »

Spudwood Derby Activity

Every year, Memphis singles enjoy their annual Spudwood Derby. After a great baked potato bar, singles are separated into teams that make a "spudwood" derby car out of a raw potato. Read more »

Planning Successful LDS Singles Activities: A case study of the Memphis Tennessee LDS Singles Branch

I interviewed a Young Single Adult in the Memphis, Tennessee area, John Moore, and got a lot of information on activities that group has held over the past few years. Read more »

10 Tips For Organizing a Handcart Trek Youth Conference

Planning a Pioneer Trek can be a very stressful experience, but it doesn't have to be that way. Read more »

Activities Director Tips

Green Jello - a staple at LDS activitiesThe Ward Activities Director serves under the Bishop Read more »

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