Stake Activity Idea
by Sherry Honsinger
 



The Stake Primary Presidency wanted to have a special day just for the "girls" (much like a day camp for scouts). Our Stake Presidency agreed and allowed us to host a Stake Achievement Day Activity. We just held our 2nd one, and both have been a huge success! The girls LOVE having the attention and opportunity to work on goals with girls from across the stake. For the last one, we used the theme - "Dream Your Best You". We worked into our plans for the day at least one area of achievement for every activity (unfortunately we ran out of time) We used the Dream Catcher (told the origin, explained the legend, likened it unto repentance, goal setting, etc.) we made a dream catcher. Then had a Native American sister talk about the different customs of her tribe. We talked about "Dreaming" what you can become/your plan for life/Heavenly Father's plan. We used newsprint and had the girls trace each other, then "decorate" themselves - you'd be amazed how much they actually look like their "paper dolls". The girls had a ball jumping rope - especially when the leaders joined in! We recruited the help of several Young Women, and they talked about personal cleanliness (bathing, hair care, etc.) and did manicures for the girls. We explained how we are each different and alike. They worked in groups to make a contribution to the coup stick and it was used at the closing (to show unity). We all sat in a circle and talked (tied all the activities together with a gospel theme) and allowed each girl to express her feelings about herself, the day or her goals. From remarks on the following Sunday - the day was a big hit with the girls and their leaders!
 

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  November 14,  2006

 

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