LDS Standards Night Programs

A standards event, sometimes called standards night or standards night activity is an annual program, usually held during mutual, emphasizing moral values and eternal goals, such as the values and goals taught in For the Strength of Youth. Standards events are based on the last part of the Young Women theme:

We believe as we come to accept and act upon these values, we will be prepared to make and keep sacred covenants, receive the ordinances of the temple, and enjoy the blessings of exaltation.

Standards events are held to encourage young women to live the standards that will bring them closer to the Savior and may be held on a class, ward, multi-ward, or stake level.

Young women and priesthood and Young Women leaders are invited to standards events. Standards events may include mothers or fathers, mothers and fathers together, young women and young men, or any combination of Young Women age-groups, depending on how a subject is presented.

Standards Night Ideas

Young Women – universal 1/2 sheet card

We Believe Activity Ideas from Jenny Phillips

Value Fruit Salad

Threads of Eternity – Handkerchief poem

The Wizard of Ahhs

The Plain Princess

Temple Night Activity – Standards Night

Temple Dress – White Hanky Card

Temple activity

Sweet is the Work Standards Night

Shine Forth 2 – Invitations

Shine Forth 1 – Invite

Sally Ann the Modest Princess

Personal Progress Values Classroom Banners – temple style

Personal Progress Values Classroom Banners – stitch style

Modesty Matters – Music ONLY

Modesty Matters

Modest Princesses Mother/Daughter Morning

Kryptonite Dating Standards Activity

Journey to the Temple

Jenny Phillips’ 2006 Program: Arise and Shine Forth

Follow the Yellow Brick Road (Temple Skit)

Follow the Yellow Brick Road (Portuguese)

Enrichment Night: Dorothy Style

2015 mutual theme - embark in the service of god

Embark in the Service of God – Boat Logo

Awesome Arise and Shine Forth Quotes – HUGE list

Arise and Shine Forth Personal Progress Magnets

Arise and Shine Forth Logo

American Idol Standards Night Script

American Idol Standards Night

Abide By The Guide – For The Strength Of Youth

2016 Mutual Theme Crafts for New Beginnings and Girls Camp

2006 Mutual Theme – Arise and Shine Forth

“We Believe” Script by Jenny Phillips

User-submitted ideas

If you’ve found these standards night activity ideas helpful, be sure to visit my activities database for more ideas posted by leaders.

You might also try the New Beginnings Programs page for ideas.

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