Young Men & Young Women • Ages 12–17
Youth Program
Helping every young person discover who they are, deepen their faith in Jesus Christ, and prepare to lead with strength and integrity.
Our Mission
Why the Youth Program?
The Youth Program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is built around helping young people ages 12–17 develop a lasting, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Through the Aaronic Priesthood quorums (for young men) and Young Women classes, youth are taught, mentored, and given opportunities to serve and lead.
The program follows the For the Strength of Youth guidebook and the Come, Follow Me curriculum — both designed to anchor youth to the gospel through daily personal study, Sabbath worship, and meaningful service.
Two Organizations, One Purpose
Young Men & Young Women
Ages 12–17
Young Men
Young men are organized into Aaronic Priesthood quorums — Deacons (12–13), Teachers (14–15), and Priests (16–17). They learn to serve, lead, and exercise the priesthood in sacred responsibilities.
- Passing and preparing the sacrament
- Ministering to families
- Quorum activities and service projects
- Annual youth camp
- Leadership development
Ages 12–17
Young Women
Young women are organized into classes by age — Beehives (12–13), Mia Maids (14–15), and Laurels (16–17). They develop faith, character, and leadership as daughters of God.
- Sunday class instruction
- Ministring to others
- Service and community projects
- Young Women in Excellence
- Annual girls' camp
Programs & Activities
What We Do Together
Sunday Instruction
Weekly gospel classes using Come, Follow Me that build testimony and understanding of Jesus Christ and His restored gospel.
Youth Activities
Midweek activities focused on service, recreation, skills, and building lasting gospel-centered friendships.
Ministering
Youth are organized to minister to fellow members, learning compassion, responsibility, and Christlike love.
Children & Youth Goals
Each young person sets personal goals across four areas: spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual growth.
FSY Conferences
Annual For the Strength of Youth conferences bring hundreds of youth together for a powerful, faith-building experience.
Youth Camp
Annual camps separated by gender provide outdoor adventure, testimony meetings, and lasting friendships.
"Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
1 Timothy 4:12