Young Women Girl's Camp Ideas @ Mormon Share

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Young Women Camp is an outdoor experience for young women ages 12 to 18. It gives young women opportunities to:
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  • Draw closer to Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ
  • Feel the influence of the Spirit.
  • Serve others.
  • Build friendships and unity
  • Learn skills.
  • Appreciate God's creations.
  • Have fun!

LDS Girls Camp Ideas

Check out our crazy huge list of YW Camp Themes, tips and Ideas!

2,3,4, or 5 Day Summer Camp

Two, Three, Four, or Five Day Summer Camp

Priesthood Purposes
Build quorum brotherhood by-
1. ... Read more »

Activities with Rope

Knot Tying

Aaronic Priesthood Purpose
Develop talents by learning and demonstrating camping... Read more »

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... Read more »

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...

Becoming One Girls Camp Theme with Faith Walk

Girls Camp was amazing this year!!! Our stake theme was "Becoming One" and each ward was to choose a 'becoming' theme. We chose "Becoming His" and our symbol was a garden. One leader made darling journals for each girl with quotes, pictures, scriptures, and thoughts for each day of camp as each day had it's own flower, garden, and purpose. The daily tivodevo (devotional- stop what you are doing- like tivo) followed the daily theme. For example, Tuesday's flower was a daisy and the theme was purity. There was a matching flower arrangement for each day and flower everything for the week- aprons, tablecloths, hairpins, pens, bags, treats, cooking/ cleaning teams names, cabin names, decorations, and pockets for tree mail. Read more »

Bee all you can Be Camp Theme

Give each sleeping and meeting area a name relating to bees, or the army. Give leaders and youth leader's nicknames...

BOOT or "ARMY" Camp Theme

BOOT - Stands for Build On Our Testimonies

Be All you can be in the Army of the Lord. We did cadences, a USO shows... Read more »

BUGS Camp Theme

BUGS - can stand for
Building Up Gospel Standards
Building Up Girls Self-esteem.
Be Unique GirlS


This... Read more »

Campcraft Contest

Campcraft Contest

Priesthood Purposes
Develop talents by learning and demonstrating camping skills.... Read more »

Camper Awards - New Ideas!

Academy Award - for the best actress during skits
Bed-Head Beauty Award - for havnig the wackiest hairstyles at...

Campfire Program Ideas

Planning Campfire Programs

Priesthood Purposes
Have leadership experiences by-
1. Having ... Read more »

Campfire Programs

Campfire Program: "My Most Meaningful Experience";
Campfire Program: "My Greatest Service Opportunity";...

Camping Savings Jars

Preparation: 
Mason Jars, Material, Lace, Beads, Hot Glue Gun, Ribbon, Etc.....
Have the girls decorate their jars and leave a slot at the top for money to go in....

Camp Theme Ideas

(A Note to Camp Leaders -- usually a camp is based on the Mutual Theme for the year -- in 2006 it's Arise and Shine...

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...

Celestial Summer Camp Theme

We choose the theme "Celestial Summer" last year for a ward YW camp. It is more broad in topic, so really anything can...

Choose the Light Camp Theme

Our camp theme was "choose the Light" (like Choose the Right) Each group picked a different kind of light. (stars, sun,...

County Fair Young Women in Excellence

Our ward had the most wonderful YW in Excellence last night! We had a "County Fair" in the cultural hall. YW and their...

ER (Eternal Rewards) - Youth Conference Theme

Based on "...he who doeth the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in this world, and eternal...

Faith Factor

This fun Faith Factor game is based on the TV show Fear Factor. Basically, split into 3 teams and earn points by...

Family Feud Mormon Style

We had the youth compete against one another and asked questions like name a general authority. The answers were rated...

Fire and Camping

Fire Prevention in the Out-of-Doors

Priesthood Purposes
Activate young men of quorum age by... Read more »

Fishing and Camping

Fly Tying

Priesthood Purpose
Develop talents by learning and demonstrating outdoors... Read more »

Fun Girls Camp Skit

Preparation: 
You will need some props: Doctors outfit, chair or bed, "mom" out fit, "young woman just home from camp" outfit, telephone, fake door, flashlight, megaphone, and scene take board.
This skit is repeated several times using different types of emotion. We did it with the girls using no emotion first,...

Girls Camp Secret Sisters

Have a camp mail box made from vinyl shoe holders, the kind that fit over doors (They are quite inexpensive). Label...

Girls Camp Skit

GIRLS CAMP SKIT

Hi, my name is _______.
And my name is _______,

(_________) On behalf of the Captain and the... Read more »

Girls Camp spiritual lead-in to Bishop's night


Our 2006 Young Women's camp theme was BOOT camp (Build Our Own Testimony). When the girls arrived at camp they were...

Girls Camp Theme

Have the theme be something like "Daughters of a Heavenly King" and because we are all daughters of a king that means we...

Glory Road YW Camp Theme

Preparation: 
We are using this as our camp theme this year. we are tying it into the mutual theme as well. If we are "steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works" then we are on the Road to Glory!
Our Camp theme this year is "Glory Road". Our Camp Scripture is 1 Nephi 16:3, "...give heed unto it, that ye might walk...

Go for the Gold Camp Theme

Go For The Gold

Hi, I just thought I'd pass on an idea of a theme we used. It is a good one to use in Utah with the... Read more »

Hand Painted Glass Plates

Preparation: 
GLOSS acrylic paint, paint brushes, clear glass plates (the thicker the better) washed and dried, and simple, easy to paint patterns. You can get patterns just about anywhere, off the web, from coloring books, etc.
You will be painting the underside of the plate so that food won't ever touch the paint.

Tape the design you have... Read more »

History related Camp Theme

Turning Hearts to the Family

Hang up scriptures around the camp about families, hang up sayings or lines of songs... Read more »

Honey Bee Resort YW Camp Theme

" ...[these] are my B's--be grateful, be smart, be clean, be true, be humble, be prayerful." Gordon B. Hinckley, "A...

How to Plan a Campfire Award Presentation Program

Campfire Award Presentation Program


Priesthood Purposes
Develop talents by recognizing individuals...

How to Plan a Patriotic Campfire Program

Patriotic Campfire Program

Priesthood Purposes
Build proper relationships with young women... Read more »

In My Savior's Eyes

Preparation: 
Karaoke version of "In My Daughter's Eyes" and someone who knows the melody well enough for everyone to follow
We used this song at girls camp in one of our classes. We were teaching the girls about a variety of topics, like...

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"...

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... Read more »

Jungle Camp Theme

ON SAFARI, SEARCHING FOR HEAVEN Okay, this really dates me, but there used to be a popular story about a Church...

LIFT YOUR MINDS HIGHER - YW Camp Theme

Preparation: 
Incoporates 2007 YW General Theme, "Let virtue garnish thy thoughts..."
"Let virtue garnish they thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God." D&C...

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 »

Mission Possible: Operation Unconditional Love

Girl's Camp Theme:

Mission Possible: Operation UL
UL stands for unconditional love.
Urge the YW to strive to... Read more »

Mission X Camp YW/RS Transition Activity

Preparation: 
Stake YW leaders invited Stake RS and Ward/Branch RS presidencies to a meeting to discuss the transition activity planned for camp<BR>Ward/Branch leaders were responsible for any supplies and equipment they needed
Our stake called us in for a meeting and gave us the following handout with information on a plan for a transition...

Mormon Jeopardy

Preparation: 
Chalk Board, Magnets, 10ea-100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600,700,800,900,1,000. score keeper, judge, two small tables, bell, Strength for Youth manual.
Our Mia Maids put on this combined activity.

Boys against Girls. First girls then boys pick catagory and decide on... Read more »

Moroni's Promise

Preparation: 
Described below
These activities were submitted by Whitney:

JANUARY
YM/YW Joint Activity: Tree of Life / Lehi's... Read more »

Movie Night Fundraiser

We made this movie night at the chapel to gain money for girls camp. Tickets were sold before and the money was picked up in the members houses. Read more »

Musical Fireside

Preparation: 
We do this activity at camp, but it can be done for any group.
At Girls camp we always have a testimony meeting the last night of camp. We wanted to do something spiritual for the...

Native American Themed Girls' Camp

A couple of years ago for girl's camp my husband did a campfire with the Native American theme and the 7 value colors....

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...

Outdoor Cooking Contest

Outdoor Cooking Contest


Aaronic Priesthood Purposes
Build quorum brotherhood by arranging to...

Outdoor Cooking - Pit, Dutch Oven, Campfire, Reflector Oven, etc.

Outdoor Cooking with a Reflector Oven

Priesthood Purposes
Develop talents by learning and... Read more »

Outdoor Cooking Progressive Dinner

Outdoor Cooking Progressive Dinner

Priesthood Purposes
Develop talents by learning and... Read more »

Overnight Camping Trips

Overnight Camp, Spring Camp, Fall Camp, Winter Camp, Fathers and Sons Camp, Girls Camp, or Buddy...

Pioneer Games

Pioneer Games
By Susan Davis
Friend, 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

Prayer Rug

Preparation: 
Sample rugs, remnants, flexable tile squares<BR>Paints, brushes, stencils, stamps etc.<BR>enamel spray
Make a prayer rug to keep beside your bed to remember to kneel and pray. Give each girl a rug or tile. I had a small...

Princess Elite Retreat YW Camp Theme

Centered on "...they were also among the noble and great ones who were chosen..." D&C 138:55

Each ward/level selects a... Read more »

Princess Themed Girls' Camp

HEAVENLY EVER AFTER (princess theme) – emphasized temple marriage and
temple blessings. Lots of fun ideas with...

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... Read more »

Ship Camp Theme

Our camp theme is "Come along on the friendship cruise". Every ward was given a cruise line to use as their theme. My...

Shoot for the Stars Camp Theme

'Daughter of Light' - possible scriptures are Matthew 5:16 some others are D&C 103:9.

STARS - Stand Together As... Read more »

Sleep on Faith

Get pillow cases and cut out fabric that says "faith" or "Pray" or any thing else you want. Decorate as desired....

Stake Girls' Camp T-shirts

On a stake level, they asked each ward to invent a country name for their ward. We called ours the "chick republic". We...

Survivor Challenge

Preparation: 
The room needs to be set up ahead of time. The idea was to make it look like the tribal council gathering place on survivor. We used a room with a chalkboard and a table in front. I used masking tape to steady two outdoor torch posts (found at any home and garden center) to each side of the table and filled each torch with orange cellophane to look like a flame. On the chalk board, I wrote largely "The Survivor Challenge" and outlined it. I put up several wall hangings that I have from Mexico (masks, Mayan calendar) to make it more decorative. Two signs were hung on each side of the large "torches" with the names of the two teams, Team Moroni and Team Helaman. The chairs need to be set up in a half semi-circle facing the table and chalkboard. Between the table and the chair semi-circle, I made a fire pit by using a very large stainless steel bowl from the church kitchen and pieces of yellow and orange cellophane folded and taped to look like individual flames. There will need to be at least one flame per youth. I rolled up brown card stalk and stapled them into tubes (again, one per youth) to make torches and layed them around the fire pit. In another room in the church, the physical activities are set up ahead of time. Fruit salad was made ahead of time and put into clear cups for refreshments.
Invite the youth to sit on the chairs and in front of the chairs (campfire style). Explain that they are now a part of...

Teddy Bear Picnic YW Camp Theme

Based on "...that every man might bear his part." Mosiah 29:34

Each unit selects a "beary" fun name for their... Read more »

The Mountain of the Lord Youth conference Theme

"Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, ... and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." Isaiah...

The MTC Experience Youth Conference Theme

Preparation: 
For invitations and flyers, send out “mission calls”.
"Lift up your heart and rejoice, for the hour of your mission is come..." D&C 31:3

During Orientation/Check-in,...

Treasure Island Youth Conference Theme

"...lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven,...For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Matthew...

Using Camp Tools

Using an Ax

Priesthood Purpose
Develop talents by learning and demonstrating camping... Read more »

Using Camp Tools Contest

Camp Tools Contest

Priesthood Purposes
Develop talents by learning and demonstrating camping... Read more »

Young Womens Camp 2006

Preparation: 
Shield of Armor, picture of a Young women dressed in Armor, pictures of Scripture heroes & prophets<BR>picture of the savior Jesus Christ, and ect<BR>Invitation/for all Royal Young Women and their Parents, to the camp kick-off. Castle wall decorations for progams at camp.A large picture of a young women, she will be dressed in a couple of pieces of armor each day of camp,(Armor of God)for devotionals<BR>Pictures of Captain Moroni and Helamans Warriors<BR> on small wall gaurding the girls camp entrance.<BR> Young Womens Touches will be the lights of the Castle Walls.
Young Womens Camp,theme: "Our Royal Family of Heroes"
To help the girls understand they are princess, and they came...

Young Women Values Flip Flop Craft

Making these cute flip flops is super easy -- if you can tie your shoes, you can make this craft!!! Each pair takes about 25-30 minutes to complete, so this makes a great mutual or camp craft. Read more »

Craft ideas and kits for SUPER SATURDAY and GIRLS CAMP!!!

Check out our cute ideas for Super Saturday, enrichment nights, and girl's camp! Read more »

Share Your Girls Camp Success Stories

You did it!!!!

You survived Girls' Camp with most of your hair! Share some of your favorite Young Women Girls Camp success stories below. Read more »

Temple Quilt Blocks

These paper-pieced quilt blocks are gorgeous! Read more »

VIDEO: Australian YW Camp Antics

The "spendid ninjas" entertain at YW camp in Australia: Read more »

VIDEO: Balagtas Girls' Camp

This video shows lots of pictures of the different classes held at one girls' camp. Great if you're looking for class ideas. Read more »

VIDEO: Finding NEMO Theme: Team Building Activities

This stake in Pensacola, Florida, used Finding NEMO (New Everyday Missionary Opportunities) as their camp theme, and here they are "making a pretzel" to learn that communication is essential to work t Read more »

VIDEO: Girls Camp Roll Call

Here's a cute video of one stake's roll call for girls' camp. Read more »

VIDEO: LDS Young Women Camp Overview in 5 minutes

This is a fantastic video that shows what goes down at Girls Camp. Awesome humanitarian service project! Read more »

VIDEO: Longview Texas Camp Antics

Here's an example of the kind of crazy antics you can expect to see at Girls' Camp: Read more »

VIDEO: Mesa Arizona YW Camp Theme Live Like You Believe

Inspirational video for this YW camp in Arizona. Read more »

VIDEO: YW Camp Orientation

Check out some of the pre-camp activities featured on this video: Read more »

VIDEO: YW Camp Sherwood

VIDEO: YW Skit Example

Here's an example of the kinds of skits done at Girls camp -- complete with silly costumes and out of tune singing! Read more »

2010 Be strong and of a Good Courage T-shirt - Jenny's logo

Here's my version of the theme "Be Strong and of a Good Courage" from Joshua 1:9.

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2010 Mutual Theme OFFICIAL Logo - Be strong and of a good courage

I've stripped out the new logo from the youth.lds.org website, made it larger, and put it here for you to download as a JPEG.

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2010 Mutual Theme Surrounding YW Torch

Place this vinyl on any medium to remind your dear YW of the 2010 mutual theme. Vinyl comes in a variety of sizes.

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Young Women Torch Motivator

Hi Jenny: I have used your site so many times in my calling and thought that this jpg I created might be of some use to others. It is:

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The Beattitude Roller Coaster

We used the nine beattitudes given by President Gordon B. Hinckley in a skit to be performed at young women's camp.

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HELP!!! I am new to this site

HELP!!! I am new to this site and really need your help I was called to present a workshop at our young women's conference , I was asked to teach level one (I am assuming this is first years) how to purify water, storing and preparing food outside level 2 & 3 ( I got that one easy enough). the last one is the hardest it is identifying edible and poisonous plants level 2 I would appreciate any ideas thank you so much

Bonnie Pellerin

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Go to http://www.google.com/

Go to http://www.google.com/ and type identifying poisonous plants. You'll find lots of information that is useful, including pictures.

You could also call the local county extension office. It's very likely they have already created information relating to this topic for your area. You can also contact the Scoutmaster of local Boy Scout troop to see if he knows other resources.

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Hello... I'm new to this

Hello...

I'm new to this site, I need help finding activities for the mia maids, I'm sure you can tell i'm new to the position as well, I need skit for camp, and good positive poems to strenghen their self esteem and where to find fun good activities to do with them, my girls get bored pretty fast, please I need all the suggestion to make this experience a memorable success, any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much

Judith

Judith

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Congrtulations on your new

Congrtulations on your new calling, Judith! This website has a wealth of information you'll find useful for your class. Follow the links above and menus at left to find what you're looking for. There are lots of camp ideas in the camp link of the Activities section.

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We are looking for ideas for

We are looking for ideas for precious moments/sacret grove at girls camp this year....any ideas?

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