Faith In Every Foot Step- Girls Camp Theme

Opening Talk- Have a Speaker share the song Faith In Every Foot Step and then speak on how we can follow the lyrics to be truly faithful.


Level Themes

1) Converse - Red

2) Nike - Black and White

3) H.E.E.L.S - Purple

4) Flip Flops - Orange

Youth leaders-- Adidas - Yellow

Leaders - Manufacturers- Gold


Day Devotionals (Topics to build upon)

*Converse - Converted - Become fully converted to the gospel and Give the Lord all your Heart, Might, Mind and Strength.

*Nike -Just Do It- When you receive a prompting from the Holy Ghost to Act- Just Do It. Act upon the promptings do not wait around because then the opportunity could pass you by.

*H.E.E.L.S- Healing Everlasting Eternal Loving Savior. The atonement from the Savior Heals us. We must come to Him to feel lifted. Just like when we are in High Heels we stand a little taller when we come to Christ and have our sins forgiven our spirits inside us will stand a little taller because they are reaching up to Heaven.

*Flip Flops - When feeling tempted, doubtful or fearful. Flip Flop those feelings to feelings of strength, faith and trust in God. Just remember to NEVER flip flop your testimony, stand strong in the gospel of Christ.

*ADIDAS - All Day I Dream About Service- Pray to find Simple Silent opportunities to serve others.  Mosiah 2:17- When you serve those around you you are truly serving God and your Savior.

*Manufacturers. - God is the Master and Head Manufacturer, He has created you to be something wonderful. He has sent others on earth as His helping hands to help shape you into what He knows you can become.



Night Devotionals Ideas

*Lord I will Follow thee- Share Song and Speak about how we can Follow the Savior

* Share main points of the talk "Finding Faith in Every Footstep"  and discuss the Journeys of Faith

* Share main points of the New Era Article "Faith in Every Footstep" Ballard  and discuss

*Share the main points of the  Uchtdorf Talk:" Your Wonderful Journey Home" and discuss how to enjoy life's journey

* Share the song Come Follow Me  and discuss the lyrics and how we can truly follow Christ's Footsteps

*Share the Footprints in The Sand poem and teach girls that Christ carries us during our trials

* Share main points of the Talk Footprints in the Sands of Time and discuss what legacy and footprints the girls will leave for their generations. 

*Share main points of Monson Talk:Finding Joy in The Journey and discuss how life is a wonderful journey. 

CRAFTS 

*Foot prints framed

Items Needed- Paint, Card Stock, 8' 11' Frames, Permanent Markers 

Instructions

-Have girls write name small on the bottom of page. 

- Have girls paint one foot then put on card stock to make a print. 

- Let dry over night 

- Let girls decorate foot print with "I will follow Him" or "Faith In Every Footstep" or another quote

- Put finished pictures in frame 

*Flip Flop into slippers 

Items Needed- Flip Flops , Scissors, Fabric 

Instructions 

-Cut fabric into 3in wide 6in long strips 

-Have girls tie strips on to straps of flip flops 

- This is a cute craft that makes the flip flop plastic straps more comfortable 

There are other fun ideas for Flip Flop Make Overs on Pinterest 

*FootPrints Journal 

Items Needed- Journals, Scrapbook paper, Modge Podge, sponge paint brushes, Permanent markers 

Instructions 

-Have girls modge podge journals with scrapbook paper. 

-Have them write a quote from one of the devotional talks on how they will either leave foot prints of legacy for their children or how they will record and enjoy the journey of life. 

Have fun with these craft ideas. 

Fast Food Progressive Dinner

Get together and have a progressive Fast Food Dinner 

Go to a different fast food place for each of the following 

-Large Drinks

-Snack (nachos or onion rings etc) 

-Main dish (burger and fries or chicken sandwich etc) 

-Dessert 

EXTRA 

If this is a group date switch dates at each restaurant so different people can get to know each other.  

-Have a different challenge at each restaurant. Eg Boys carry girls into restaurant, skip into restaurant, sing to the employee, do a fake proposal at restaurant, Do a speech to the guests, applaud the employee when the give you food at drive through etc. 

Q.U.I.D.D.I.T.C.H Girls Camp Theme

There are many Harry Potter birthday party themes and even wedding receptions. So I thought to myself why not a Girls Camp theme?

In all the Harry Potter books there is at least one exciting Quidditch game.

I came up with this acronym which would be great for a Christian Girls Camp theme.

Quality
Unique
Individuals
Daring to
Do
Incredible
Task for
Christ and
His People

In harry potter there are seven players on a team. 1 Seeker, 2 Beaters, 3 Chasers, and 1 Keeper.
For the year level I had these player titles with an added statement to make it apply to Christian faith.

Year Levels Themes

1) Seekers of Truth - Gold

2) Beaters of Temptation- Black

3) Chasers of Goals - Red

4) Keepers of the Faith- Silver

Youth Leaders) Prefects (People in Hogwarts who help students keep the rules)

Leaders- Professors


Lessons

* Opening lesson - Explain what QUIDDITCH means. And why it is important to serve Christ and our fellow men.

DAY LESSONS 

*Seeker of Truth- Doc and Cov 88:118 ...seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith. 
Hand Out - Picture of snitch- "Seek truth by faith" 

*Beaters of Temptation- Doc and Cov 10:5 - Pray always, that you may come off conqueror that you may conquer satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of satan that do uphold his work. - Share this scripture and discuss how to defeat temptation. 
Hand Out - Picture of beaters bat "I will beat temptation" 

*Chaser of Goals- Read this President Monson Talk Three Goals to Guide You. Then ask girls to write down 3 of their own personal life goals. Or have them write letters to themselves to read at the end of the year.

* Keeper of the Faith Share "Keeper of the Faith" lyrics with the girls and ask them to ponder what it means to be a keeper of the Faith (Here is the song link with lyrics on the screen Song) 
Hand out - Picture of Quidditch goals - "I am a keeper of Faith" -


NIGHT DEVOTIONALS 

*“It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.”  Dumbledore -  
Doc and Cov- 76:58 Wherefore, as it is written, they are gods, even the sons (daughters) of God. 
Share both of these quotes and share the potential the girls have.  
Hand Out - Picture of crown "Daughter of a King"

*"Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!"  - Dumbledore  
Doc and Cov 25:12 - For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads. 
Hand out- Picture of Treble Clef "Song is a Prayer unto the Lord"

*"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." and 
"Dark times lie ahead of us and there will be a time when we must choose between what is easy and what is right."  - Dumbledore 
Joshua 24:15 - Choose you this day whom you will serve;... but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 
Share that our Decisions Determine Destiny. -
Invite girls to complete Personal Progress Choice and Accountability 6 
Study the Young Women theme and what it teaches you about who you are, what you are to do, and why you are to do it. List in your journal what you will do each day with regard to modesty, dating, and the media to be morally clean and worthy to enter the temple. Record in your journal how these choices will help you remain free and happy. 
Hand out- Orange card that reads "I choose to serve the Lord."

*"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light" - Dumbledore. 
Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 
Teach that the girls have their own light to share with the world. Teach also that they reflect the Light of Christ.
Hand out - Picture of lantern or light house "I am the light of the world."

"All That Glitter's Isn't Gold"

This can be used for a New Years Dance, Birthday Party or Bridal Shower

Decorations
--Posters balloons etc with GLITTER
--Disco ball?

Food
-Anything with edible glitter
-- Jello
--Cupcakes etc
 DIY Edible Glitter

Dress
-Have everyone wear anything that has glitter or fun sparkly accessories
-Men can wear tacky sparkly ties etc. (Extra - Do a men's tacky contest.) 

Activities 
--Dance
--Glitter crafts (Craft Ideas)
--Glitter fight 


Photo booth
-Have glittered props for photos
-Have a gold or glitter back drop 
Glitter Photobooth Ideas

Temple Time Capsule

Temple Time Capsule

Make This Craft With Activity Days, Young Women or YSA Relief Society. 

BEFORE DOING CRAFT 

-At the Activity watch this video to feel the spirit Temple Video 

Craft Supplies
-Tin Can washed ( food storage cans are great for this)
-Paper
-Small Pictures of temples
-Envelopes
-Nice markers
-Lace
-White Fabric

-Glue and/or Decoupage 
-Talk from Prophet or other General Authority about purity and temple marriage

Here are some links 

"Celestial Marriage" Russell M Nelson
Marriage Articles 

"Eternal Marriage" Marion D Hanks

CRAFT INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Have girls decorate cans with pictures of the temple and name etc
2. Have them Write on top of can "Do Not Open Until Wedding Day"
3. Have everyone Write letters to self and to future husband
4. Put in a printed talk about temple marriage.
5. Help girls sew a temple recommend holder
6. Put all items in can

EXTRA

-Have girls wear white and do a photo shoot and then put pictures in frame and add a quote about the temple. Have these outside the box to remind the girls to keep pure to go to the temple. 

"The Blessings of the Temple are PRICELESS" President Thomas S. Monson 

-Add pearl jewelry or other jewelry to the time capsule for girls to wear on their wedding day. 

-Add Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue to the Temple Time Capsule just for fun. (Have girls provide this) 

---- The something blue could be blue hair pins, bracelets or earrings you make at the activity.  Cute Bracelet Idea

-Print this photo in Wallet Size. Laminate and give to each girl to keep in their wallet to remind them that waiting for marriage and staying pure is WORTH IT! 

Family Home Evening (FHE) Jar Craft

Create A Family Night Jar 

Items Needed 

-- Jar with top 

-- Paint 

-- Ribbon 

-- other decorating items 

--Slips of paper to fill out - Songs, Lesson, Scripture and activity. 

EXAMPLE 

Opening Song-  "I Am A Child Of God"

Lesson- We are all Children of God who loves us. He knows us and has a plan for us. When we are obedient we are blessed. We are never alone because Heavenly Father loves us. We are truly His children and when we love our family we show love for Him. 

Scripture- Romans 8:14-17 

Closing Song- "A Child's Prayer"  

Activity- (Kids) Matching game- Match the baby animal to the parent 

(Teens/ Young Adults) Share your testimony of being a Child Of God. 

Directions 

1. Decorate Jar
2. Fill out slips of paper 
3. Put FHE Papers in Jar 

--When you have a busy Monday night Pick a 

FHE Paper from the jar to have a fun easy FHE. 

Mind, Body, Heart and Soul Activity

Have an activity for each 

MIND

-- Play cranium or other fun mind games (Balderdash, Scattegories etc) 

BODY

-- Have snacks and do a mini spa (manicures and masks and hair braided) 

HEART

-- Share funny romance stories or watch a fun Romantic chick flick or Share why you love each person

SOUL

-- Share spiritual experiences and testimonies 

Then end the night. 

EXTRA -- You can make this a sleep over and spend more time with each activity 

-- For extra fun make little gift bags that have 

--Mind- A short book 

--Body-- Lotion and lipgloss

--Heart-- Heart candy 

--Soul-- A spiritual quote with a Christ Picture

Trip to "Hawaii" Date

Go To "Hawaii" for a date 

To invite your date send them a letter with a 
"Ticket to Hawaii" 

Ticket Creator Link

-Create A fun "StayCation" (A vacation without going anywhere) 

AT THE DATE

--Give everyone a Lei 

(They are at dollar store or you can make your own- 

DIY Lei the link instructs to use fresh flowers however you can use fake flowers) 

--Eat Hawaiian Haystacks for Dinner OR other Hawaiian theme food 

--Watch Lilo And Stitch or other Hawaiian movie 

Have other fun Hawaiian themed items or activities at date 

(Hula Hoop,Limbo, Fire Pit, Hula dancing etc) 

EXTRA 

For extra fun decorate your home to match the Hawaiian theme. 

(Pinterest will be your friend for ideas) 

-If you are married use this date idea for a birthday and make your own "Paradise" for your spouse. 

"Music Matters" Dance

Have a dance with the theme of MUSIC 

Decorations

--Fake Giant Instruments 

--Big Music Notes 

(You can make these with foam boards, then hang them up around the room) 

--Band Posters 

--Posters of instruments 

FOOD

--Find foods that songs talk about (here is a link for the Songs with food in the title)  http://www.songfacts.com/category-songs_with_food_in_the_title.php

-- Or Just have random snacks 

Dress

--Casual 

EXTRA-- Have people dressed up as different singers 

(Keep it modest!!!--No Brittney Spears or Lady GaGas  allowed)