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Sally,

My opinion on the reason the Church suggests Activity Days be held twice per month is so the leaders don’t burn themselves out. Children of that age, especially more than two at a time, are so full of energy that they quickly drain that of adults.

Having said that, the Church website states: “Activity days are usually held twice a month on days other than Sunday.” Note the term usually. If you want to meet weekly, I don’t imagine it would be a problem but, of course, go to your ward/branch Primary leadership for direction.

I don’t see the difference in when the Scouts meet as compared with the girls as an issue of gender bias. In the parts of the world where Cub and Boy Scouts are not available, boys and girls join together for Activity Days. In my own ward in the heard of Mormon Utah we nearly went to a combined Activity Day program because the Scout Program wasn’t being utilized. But, instead, the bishopric decided to revive it (whew!).

I have served as a Wolf and Bear leader – we met on a weekly basis – and am now serving as the Activity Days leader – we meet every other week. I am much better prepared for activities that are every two weeks; it seemed that I was only getting behind with the Cubs because we met so often (ironic, huh?). I do meet for longer periods of time with the girls than I did with the boys (1-1/2 to 2 hours as compared with 1 hour); I wish I would have been more creative with the dates/times when I was in Cubs.

I also have made our Activity Days awards nights quarterly rather than monthly, as Pack Meetings are. This allows for more preparation, greater participation and, I think, a more enjoyable event.

Best of luck!

Jami

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