Donut Devotional
Opening Keynote - Let's Get Ready To Rumble! (Nicole Freeman)
What is that rumbling? Do you hear it? Where is it coming from? What is coming? Curiosity and intrigue have been awakened! The type of rumblings we will create during our conference are ones that ignite our curiosity, fuel our continuous, persistent habits, and spark the wonder of those around us.
Nicole Freeman
Games
"Trust in the Lord with All Thine Heart" (Bente Rodriguez)
We've heard the scripture in Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart...," but what does that really look like in our daily lives? When we feel overwhelmed or all alone, is He really there? How can we know? How can we go from doubt and worry to faith and hope? Come learn and be spiritually uplifted with others as we dive into the scriptures and personal examples to answer these important questions.
Bente Rodriguez
The Magic of Writing (Shalon Ironroad)
Explore different types of writing and the magic that comes into your life (and the lives of others) through this creative medium. Even if writing isn't your strength, you'll walk away with practical tips and tools for working on your own writing skills and real-world insights on how to share your own words in a bigger way.
Shalon Ironroad
How To Be a People Person Without Losing Yourself (Paul Clegg)
What’s easier than saying, "No"? I mean parents do it all the time. What about “No” to friends, colleagues, or that career you have worked so many years to get? Principles, not the disposable fillers of life, define who you are.
Paul Clegg
Team Building (Paul Gwilliam)
Human knot? Translation Pictionary? Come learn interactive games and activities to work as a group. Applicable for church, family, and school.
Paul Gwilliam
Lunch and Activities
Focusing on What Matters Most Through Bullet Journaling (Cassandra Smith)
Bullet Journals are flexible planning and reflection tools that have helped many people to live more mindfully, intentionally, productively, and to focus on what matters most every day. This class will demonstrate the basic techniques and many uses of a bullet journal that you can start implementing now. This class is appropriate for both youth and adults.
Cassandra Smith
How to Prepare for the Second Coming (Amy Crockett)
How do you prepare for an event for which you do not know when it will occur? Just do your best each moment and try to progress each day.
Amy Crockett
TBA
Kathy Mellor
Painting With Watercolor (Jessica Croker)
Come join Jessica Croker for some fun play with watercolors. We'll learn some techniques and then put them together in a small landscape painting. You'll need to bring a set of watercolors and a size 8 or 10 round watercolor brush. Paper and water will be provided.
Budget Set: Prang® Watercolor Oval Set With Brush, Assorted, Set Of 8 Colors (found on Amazon)
Good Quality Set: Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Paint Sketchers' Pocket Box, Half Pans, 13 count:12 colors and a brush (found on Amazon)
Jessica Croker
Escape Room (Bill Snyder)
“TEN, NINE, EIGHT SEVEN…………..” “Quick Johnny, find the key, find the KEY!!! We’re going to die in here!” Coming soon to an LDSHE near you, the Escape Room you have been waiting for! Do you want intrigue? We’ve got you! Do you want excitement? Look no further! Do you want the “KEY” to a fabulous day? Come and join us for an Escape Room adventure you will never forget! Bring you mom, bring your brother, bring your DOG (well, maybe not your dog)! And see if you’ve got what it takes to escape the room!
Bill Snyder
Family Party Time! (Katherine Allen)
Come take a break from learning and lectures and let loose in this interactive class that goes beyond Minute-To-Win-It games. Youth and parents will learn how to re-create recreation and re-stock their repertoire for games and play so family time is fun time!
Katherine Allen
Games
YCT Line Dancing (Corey Freeman)
The YCT will be teaching line dances like hair up, cotton eyed joe, we like to party, footloose, and many more. We will also be introducing the new 2023 LDSHE conference line dance!
Corey Freeman
Fun With the History of Our Words - What We Can Learn and Why It Matters (David Robertson
Etymology is the history and origin of words. English has roots in German, French, Latin, Greek, Hebrew and more. Understanding where the words came from gives us a richer understanding of what they mean and how they can be used. It also can alert us to misunderstandings and even intentional deceptions. Finally, it opens up a great opportunity to identify symbols and allusions helping us to deepen our understanding and enjoyment.
David Robertson
The Struggle Is Real(ly Important): A New Way to Deal With the Struggles in Our Lives (Shalon Ironroad)
When you hear of someone struggling, what do you think of? Do you pity them or wish you could take the struggle away? Struggle can actually be a great gift, with the right perspective and tools. This session will help you look at your struggles differently and learn how to partner with the Savior in managing them in a way that serves their real purpose: to help you grow into the person you are meant to be.
Shalon Ironroad
First Aid Skills Course
The purpose of the course is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies to know how to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Topics covered will include communication skills, scene safety, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) review and techniques, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) overview and operation, how to set a splint and support a sprain(ed) extremity (arm/leg), treat basic burn injury, basic Heimlich Maneuver for choking, basic concussion identification, basic Activity Shooter awareness drill, and tourniquet review to stop bleeding.
Darrel Freeman
Dinner
Family Dance
Donut Devotional
Entrepreneurship Rocks (Nephi Zufelt)
You are growing up in one of the most amazing times in the history of the world. Never has it been so easy to create your own business and find success. Manufacturing, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and social media have made entrepreneurship accessible to everyone. Come and learn why we think every kid should be an entrepreneur (even if you don't want to have a business when you are older), and how you can get started right now.
Nephi Zufelt
Panel: How To Plan a Date
Yep, the "D" word! DATING! Can it be scary? Yep! Can it be intimidating? Yep! But it can also be so much FUN! Come chat with us about fun ways to plan, invite and execute one AMAZING date!
Superheroes, Harry Potter, Mario, and the Temple??? (Candice Gwilliam)
In this class we will uncover the incredible possibilities of Priesthood Power, the seen and unseen training we receive in the temple, and how to use it to bless lives, including your own.
Candice Gwilliam
You Can Sing!!! (Katie Riggs)
Everyone has the God-given ability to sing and make music. Does the sound of your voice make your dog howl? No problem! We'll teach you rhythm and give you a promising start in percussion, beat boxing, or Christian rap. Want to improve your singing skills, but don't know where to start? Learn some beginner singing tips and tricks that will give you a solid foundation for future growth. Music instructor Zoe Greenhalgh states, “Music has an infinite capacity to affect brain and body. It can act as a unifying force and a vehicle by which other skills can be developed, enjoyed and understood. As such, music can be a powerful means of learning.” She adds, “Our voice ...has profound links with our physical, social, emotional and intellectual well-being.” Music and singing improves our lives! Learn something you didn't know about music and singing today!
Katie Riggs
Games
Country Dancing (Joseph Bates)
We'll be teaching you some of our favorite, easy to learn, but impressive group dances and partner dances.
Joseph Bates
Come and Belong (Candice Gwilliam)
We have all felt like we don't belong, but we do- we ALL belong! President Nelson asked us to gather Israel, but how exactly do we do that, especially when we don't feel like we fit in ourselves? Come learn how you can gather Israel in your own ways, even if you might just need to be gathered yourself.
Candice Gwilliam
Do Hard Things (Paul Clegg)
Don’t think of an elephant! GOT YA! When our focus is on the negative, our perspective shifts to that focus. We can’t help BUT see the negative. Come talk about how to narrow our focus so hard things are made simple.
Paul Clegg
Developing Humility Within Ourselves (Nate Foulk)
How can we develop the Christlike attribute of humility within ourselves? What does "being humble" mean, exactly? How can we recognize pridefulness within ourselves and repent?
Nate Foulk
Lunch and Activities
Vision Bored: Boy Youth Class (Darrel and Nicole Freeman)
Is your ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom a bit weary because you are unoccupied or lack interest in your current activity? Are you vision bored? Do you have a vision board? Do you possess that zing for what is happening and for what is to come? Whether you are lacking or oozing, we're going to put everyone in the mix and get those creative juices flowing. Find your excitement and share your excitement for the vision that is yours!
Darrel Freeman
Nicole Freeman
Choosing to Be a Daughter of God: Girl Youth Class (Dustin and Amy Palmer)
All your life you’ve been told you are a daughter of God, but what does that mean for what you choose to do right now? Who does God need you to be? Have you asked? What does being a daughter of God mean for your future? How will you fulfill your potential? Come ponder with us how you can be the warriors God needs the women of this dispensation to be.
Dustin Palmer
Amy Palmer
Games
Living Life Mindfully (Maggie Woodland)
Learn about skills to help manage stress and increase your ability to respond to life instead of just react. Basic mental health overview as well as discussion about how to support others in their struggles.
Maggie Woodland
What To Expect on a Mission (Robert Nye)
Come learn from the Maryland Baltimore mission president about the mission experience and how to prepare for your mission someday.
Robert Nye
Self Reliance (Dustin Palmer)
What are the secrets of Hydra, the serpentine water monster in Greek and Roman mythology that got stronger and grew more heads as its challenges increased? Do you know what you need to be prepared for difficult times and to be able to rely on yourself when life is hard? And be even stronger for it? This class will teach you how to be physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally ready for whatever is thrown at you!
Dustin Palmer
Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors: The Power of a Book (Chloe Foulk)
How books (yes, fiction books like Harry Potter!) influence the way we see ourselves and others and how to build a diverse home library. This class is for everyone: from the ones who read multiple books a week to the ones who haven't found a book they like yet!
Chloe Foulk
Dinner
Talent Show and Carnival
Donut Devotional
TBA
Budgeting (Bill Snyder)
We like to have it, we REALLY like to spend it, we hate to lose it, it’s good to save it. What is “IT”? Money, of course! Come learn how to do all these things and more so money can be your best friend and not an enemy to be tackled in your life.
Bill Snyder
You Think That’s Funny? I’m Not Laughing (Paul Gwilliam)
Laughter is the best medicine, but it can go too far. Where do you draw the line?
Paul Gwilliam
Weight Lifting 101 (Jess Price)
Our bodies are a gift, so let’s keep them fit and happy. Lifting weights is a great way to do that.
Jess Price
Games
Focusing on What Matters Most Through Bullet Journaling (Cassandra Smith)
Bullet Journals are flexible planning and reflection tools that have helped many people to live more mindfully, intentionally, productively, and to focus on what matters most every day. This class will demonstrate the basic techniques and many uses of a bullet journal that you can start implementing now. This class is appropriate for both youth and adults.
Cassandra Smith
How to Prepare for the Second Coming (Amy Crockett)
How do you prepare for an event for which you do not know when it will occur? Just do your best each moment and try to progress each day.
Amy Crockett
TBA
Kathy Mellor
Painting With Watercolor (Jessica Croker)
Come join Jessica Croker for some fun play with watercolors. We'll learn some techniques and then put them together in a small landscape painting. You'll need to bring a set of watercolors and a size 8 or 10 round watercolor brush. Paper and water will be provided.
Budget Set: Prang® Watercolor Oval Set With Brush, Assorted, Set Of 8 Colors (found on Amazon)
Good Quality Set: Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Paint Sketchers' Pocket Box, Half Pans, 13 count:12 colors and a brush (found on Amazon)
Jessica Croker
TBA
Escape Room (Bill Snyder)
“TEN, NINE, EIGHT SEVEN…………..” “Quick Johnny, find the key, find the KEY!!! We’re going to die in here!” Coming soon to an LDSHE near you, the Escape Room you have been waiting for! Do you want intrigue? We’ve got you! Do you want excitement? Look no further! Do you want the “KEY” to a fabulous day? Come and join us for an Escape Room adventure you will never forget! Bring you mom, bring your brother, bring your DOG (well, maybe not your dog)! And see if you’ve got what it takes to escape the room!
Bill Snyder
Family Party Time! (Katherine Allen)
Come take a break from learning and lectures and let loose in this interactive class that goes beyond Minute-To-Win-It games. Youth and parents will learn how to re-create recreation and re-stock their repertoire for games and play so family time is fun time!
Katherine Allen
Lunch and Activities
Children and Youth Program: Physical (Chris Blair)
This class will discuss how physical well-being is connected to the other aspects of the Children and Youth Program - spiritual, social, and intellectual.
Chris Blair
Developing Good, Lasting Friendships (Amy Crockett)
Have you ever wondered: How do I find and make good friends? How do I stay in contact with them even if I don’t see them very often? We are often told to make good friends, but are rarely taught how. We want to be kind to everyone, but it is also important to know where the line between being kind to everyone and having good friends is, as it is sometimes a hard line to see. How can I make and keep healthy friendships?
Amy Crockett
How To Lead a Conversation (Nephi Zufelt)
How to have a respectful, comfortable, two-sided conversation. Particularly, during slow songs. Come learn the principles of engaging small talk and then utilize those principles at the Family Dance.
Nephi Zufelt
Enduring Well to the End (Annette and Jonathon Whitlock)
Enduring seems like drudgery at times. But enduring well? Now, that's a different story! We'll share ideas that will bring joy and hope on life's journey that only God knows when it will end. Come and learn how to embrace your challenges, and not just endure them.
Annette and Jonathan Whitlock
Games
Closing Keynote - The Long Run (Annette and Jonathon Whitlock)
On the night of June 13, 1999, everything changed for eighteen-year-old Jonathan Whitlock and his family. That's when wrapping his car around a telephone pole nearly took his life, and "the long run" of recovery began. And yet, that long run also opened up opportunities to witness miracles, strengthen faith, and share light and truth with an ever widening circle of influence.
Annette and Jonathan Whitlock
