While most boys are involved in scouting and the girls are involved in the Faith in God program, there are still many places around the world that the boys and girls work together.  Many have asked, "What can I do for the boys??"  Many of the activities on this site can be adapted to the needs of both...however, I am requesting your help.  Do you have any activities, specifically with the boys that might benefit someone else??  What have you found successful?? Any suggestions or helps??  This page will be dedicated to your ideas.  E-mail me and share your ideas...
 

 

One time the boys were split off from the girls and were able to make a from wood a tool box or a pencil box.   Two men from the ward bought a electric saw and hammer, drill and screws and glue and they taught our boys how to make tool boxes.  The men had some of the shapes already cut up and helped the boys put them together and then cut up some handles or extras that the boys needed.  The boys just loved it. (Idea by Trish - Australia, Brisbane)


One thing both my parents did when they were youth leaders was have a mission preparation. They taught both the boys and girls: how to mend clothing, cook meals (that were good for them), budget, shop for food with out spending a lot.  Both the boys and girls loved it.  At the end of the meeting they tasted all the food that was made.   (Idea by Rebekah in Phoenix, AZ)
 

Fill balloons with water soluble paint. Fill half with red and the other with blue paint. Ensure to instruct everyone to wear old clothes and bring a change of clean cloths with them. Divide the boys into 2 teams - the red and blue team. To identify the teams give each an inexpensive T-shirt or bandana round their heads in their team color. Create a strip of no mans land - you don't want the boys to be too close when they throw. They must try hit members of the opposite team with the balloons. When a boy is hit he sits out. The winning team is the one with the most un-marked boys.  You can also play a drier version of this game with flour balls. Place baking flour in nylon stockings and tie them off. As the flower balls hit someone they leave a white mark, this person then sits out. The members need to wear dark clothing as you won't have two colors to distinguish between the teams.
 

I am doing activity nights for my primary and the only boy that goes to it is my son...  Some of the things I have done is instead of the prayer teddy bear, I went to Wal-Mart and picked up some of the plaster bugs that they have to paint and I also picked up some that the girls would like and had them paint them and then had them paste the prayer poem on a stick and glue it to the back of the bug ( in my sons case) so the girls had their prayer bear and he had his prayer bug....  I am also going to have them do the cross stitch that came in the friends for the month of February but instead of having him cross stitch I will have him do it with the puff paint art and decorate it on material how he wants instead of sewing.. (Ideas by Jennifer Holland / ga01302007)

 Some fun craft ideas

Crafts for Boys

The following ideas were taken from the Faith in God book -
 

Meeting 1
 

Ø Explain how taking the sacrament helps you renew your baptismal covenant. In a family home evening, teach others about things we can do to remain faithful.
Ø Give a family home evening lesson on Joseph Smith’s First Vision (see Joseph Smith—History 1:1–20). Discuss how Heavenly Father answers our sincere prayers.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 1
 

Meeting 2
 

Ø Mark these verses about the Holy Ghost in your scriptures: John 14:16–17, 2 Nephi 32:5, and Moroni 10:5. Discuss ways the Holy Ghost helps you.
Ø Read a recent conference address given by the prophet. Decide what you can do to follow the prophet, and do it.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 2
 

Meeting 3
 

Ø Give an opening and a closing prayer in family home evening or at Primary. Share your feelings about how prayer protects us and helps us to stay close to Heavenly Father and the Savior.
Ø Tell a story from the Book of Mormon that teaches about faith in Jesus Christ. Share your testimony of the Savior.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 3
 

Meeting 4
 

Ø Read D&C 89. Discuss how Heavenly Father blesses us when we faithfully live the Word of Wisdom. Help plan and conduct an activity to teach the Word of Wisdom to others.
Ø Prepare a pedigree chart with your name and your parents’ and grandparents’ names. Prepare a family group record for your family and share a family story. Discuss how performing temple work blesses families.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 4
 

Meeting 5
 

Ø Learn to sing “Choose the Right” (Hymns, no. 239). Explain what agency is and what it means to be responsible for your choices. Discuss how making good choices has helped you develop greater faith.
Ø Plan and complete your own activity that will help you learn and live the gospel.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 5
 

Meeting 6
 

Ø Read and discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan (see Luke 10:30–37). Plan and complete a service project that helps a family member or neighbor. After completing the project, discuss how it helped your faith grow stronger.
Ø Write a letter to a teacher, your parents, or your grandparents telling them what you appreciate and respect about them.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 6
 

Meeting 7
 

Ø Make a list of the qualities you like in a person. Choose one quality to develop in yourself. Discuss how showing respect and kindness strengthens you, your family, and others.
Ø Plan, prepare, and serve a nutritious meal.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 7
 

Meeting 8
 

Ø Entertain young children with songs or games you have learned or made yourself.   Show that you know how to care for and protect a young child.
Ø Learn about and practice good manners and courtesy.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 18
 

Meeting 9
 

Ø Plan and hold a parent-child activity, such as a dinner, picnic, hike, day trip, or service project.
Ø Read the twelfth article of faith. Discuss what it means to be a good citizen and how your actions can affect others.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 9
 

Meeting 10
 

Ø Help your Primary leaders plan and carry out an upcoming quarterly activity.
Ø Plan and complete your own activity to serve others
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 10
 

Meeting 11
 

Ø Learn how to budget and save money. Discuss why it is important to faithfully pay our tithing and how Heavenly Father blesses us when we do (see 3 Nephi 24:10–11). Pay your tithing and begin saving for a mission.
Ø Learn to sing, play, or lead a song from the Children’s Songbook. Teach or share the song in a family home evening or at Primary. Discuss how developing talents helps prepare us for service to Heavenly Father and others.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 11
 

Meeting 12
 

Ø Write a poem, story, or short play that teaches a principle of the gospel or is about Heavenly Father’s creations.
Ø Make an item from wood, metal, fabric, or other material, or draw, paint, or sculpt a piece of art. Display your finished work for others to see.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 12
 

Meeting 13
 

Ø Visit an art museum or attend a concert, play, or other cultural event. Share your experience with your family or activity day group.
Ø Read D&C 88:118. Discuss what it means to “seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” Improve your personal study habits by doing such things as learning how to choose and read good books or being prepared for school each day.
Ø Memorize Article of Faith 13
 

Meeting 14
 

Ø List five things you can do to help around your home. Discuss the importance of obeying and honoring your parents and learning how to work.
Ø Plan a physical fitness program for yourself that may include learning to play a sport or game. Participate in the program for one month.
Ø Review and Explain Article of Faith 1, 2 & 3
 

Meeting 15
 

Ø Learn about and practice good nutrition, good health, and good grooming, including modest dress.
Ø Plan and complete your own activity that will help you develop your talents
Ø Review and Explain Article of Faith 4, 5 & 6
 

Meeting 16
 

Ø Learn about the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood (see D&C 13, 107:20, and Joseph Smith—History 1:68–73).
Ø Read D&C 20:57–60 and Aaronic Priesthood: Fulfilling Our Duty to God [Deacon], page 7. Discuss with a parent or leader the purposes of the Aaronic Priesthood and what it means to do your duty to God.
Ø Review and Explain Article of Faith 7, 8 & 9
 

Meeting 17
 

Ø Talk with the deacons quorum presidency about the role of the deacons quorum. Write in your journal how you can serve the Lord as a member of a deacons quorum.
Ø Read D&C 88:77–80, 118 and D&C 130:19. Discuss with a parent or Primary leader how important a good education is and how it can help strengthen you as a priesthood holder in your home and family and in the Church.
Ø Review and Explain Article of Faith 10, 11 & 12
 

Meeting 18
 

Ø Read “The Family: A Proclamation to the World.” Make a list of things you can do to help strengthen your family and make a happy home. Share the list with your parents or Primary leader.
Ø As you learn and live the gospel, your testimony will continue to grow. Write your testimony about Heavenly Father and the Savior. Also write what the baptismal covenant means to you. You may also want to add to your written testimony in your personal journal.
Ø Review and Explain Article of Faith 13


 

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