What is FSY?

“…a balanced five-day program that includes

classes, devotionals, and activities carefully
designed for the youth to achieve specific spiritual
and behavioral changes. The suggested program
provides a balance of spiritual, social, physical,
intellectual, and service opportunities designed to
deepen conversion, develop appropriate
friendships, and draw closer to Christ.

(FSY Planning Guide, p.3)

The main objective of FSY is to deepen the participant’s
conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Lord loves
the youth and wants to strengthen them in these last
days. As the youth become more converted, they will
be prepared to:
 Enter the temple worthily and make temple
covenants.
 Participate in missionary service.
 Be worthy husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers.
 Build the kingdom of God throughout their lives.
It is for Young Men and Young Women ages 14 -18
Watched over
by an adult
couple.
The youth are supervised and led by Young Single Adults
What happens
at FSY?
A WEEK FULL OF
SPIRITUALITY
FELLOWSHIP AND
FUN!
A chance to make new friends!
Games
 A chance to learn!
FIRESIDES
DEVOTIONALS
 A chance to learn!
TIME TO THINK
CLASSES
A chance to serve!
 A chance to grow!
VARIETY SHOW
MUSICAL PROGRAM
A chance to have fun!
A chance to make more friends!
How is FSY
organized?
 Participants are divided into age groups: 14-15 or 16-18
 Groups of 8-10 or 10-12 Young Women or Young Men
(called Counselor Groups) are supervised by YSAs
(Counselors); group members come from different stakes /
districts so that new friendships can develop.
 A group of YM and a group of YW are combined into a
company for the benefit of company and inter-company
activities.
 Each participant receives a T-Shirt, a lanyard with name tag
and a handbook.
ROLES – SESSION DIRECTING COUPLE
The session directing couple will be on-site at the
conference and have responsibility for the spiritual
aspects of FSY. The husband and wife will spend
the entire week with the youth and young adult
counselors.
The couple will have formal teaching
opportunities every day, as well as countless
informal teaching moments. Because this couple
will serve as role models for the youth and young
single adult counselors, it is important that an
exemplary husband and wife be chosen.
 ROLES – COORDINATORS
Coordinators are young single adults who have
great leadership abilities. They are responsible for
the logistical side once the session begins. They
are to make sure all activities run smoothly,
efficiently, and effectively. Coordinators will
require the most training and involvement
because they must be completely familiar with the
FSY curriculum, agenda, and so on. They lead and
help train all other young adult leaders.
It is recommended that each session have 2
coordinators – one male and one female.
 ROLES – COORDINATORS
A coordinator should:
1. Be a returned missionary (required for males;
desired for females).
2. Be at least 20 - 30 years of age and
spiritually mature.
3. Demonstrate a testimony of the restored
gospel of Jesus Christ through temple
worthiness and Church service.
4. Have organizational and leadership skills and
communicate kindly even under pressure.
ROLES – ASSISTANT COORDINATORS
Assistant coordinators are young single adults who
help run the program under the direction of the
coordinators. They assist the coordinators in their
responsibilities.
Assistant coordinators can be male or female.
They are not assigned to work directly with the
youth but to assist the counselors who do.
Each assistant coordinator oversees 2 to 8
counselor groups and each session should include
a minimum of 5 assistant coordinators.
ROLES – ASSISTANT COORDINATORS
They oversee one or more of the following FSY activities, as
described in the FSY staff handbook:
1. Check-in and checkout (staff handbook, page 46)
2. Dance instruction (staff handbook, pages 47–48)
3. Dances (staff handbook, pages 48–49)
4. Sharing the Gospel Activity (staff handbook, pages 49–50)
5. Banner and cheer preparation (staff handbook, page 51)
6. Games Night (staff handbook, pages 51–52)
7. The Living Christ Activity (staff handbook, page 53)
8. Variety Show (staff handbook, pages 53–55)
9. Musical Program (staff handbook, pages 55–56)
10. For the Strength of Youth Activity (staff handbook, page 57)
11. Service activity (staff handbook, pages 57–58)
12. Slide show (staff handbook, pages 58–61)
ROLES – ASSISTANT COORDINATORS
An assistant coordinator should:
1. Be a returned missionary (required for males; desired
for females).
2. Be at least 20 years of age and spiritually mature.
3. Demonstrate a testimony of the restored gospel of
Jesus Christ through temple worthiness and Church
service.
4. Receive instructions and directions positively and
cheerfully.
5. Be dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented,
while not seeking recognition.
 ROLES – COUNSELORS
Counselors are key to the success of FSY. Each counselor
oversees a ‘counselor group’ of 10-12 youth and is with the youth
full-time A counselor should:
Be a returned missionary (required for males, desired for females)
Be at least 20 years of age
Be spiritually mature, have a testimony of the restored gospel
Be active in his or her ward/branch
Be temple worthy
Be slow to anger and not be easily offended
Be fun, enthusiastic about life, and optimistic
Love and relate to the youth
Be willing to serve
 ROLES – LOGISTIC COUPLE
The Logistical Committee coordinates various logistical aspects of
FSY before the session begins, but committee members do not
have responsibilities during FSY. The logistical administrator (s)
may attend FSY if needed, but logistical committee members
normally do not attend. The logistical administrator(s) may be
either a married couple or a single adult member. They serve as
head of the logistical committee
Committee member roles include:
Facilities Counselors
Food Health and safety
Registration Materials
Publicity Housing Financial
 ROLES – LOGISTIC COUPLE
A logistical administrator should:
1. Be an active, worthy member of the Church.
2. Organize and oversee the logistical committee’s work before
the session begins.
3. Work with the session-directing couple and young single adult
coordinators to prepare and set up the venue prior to FSY
and to take it down after FSY.
4. Determine which committee roles are necessary to plan the
FSY session, and recommend individuals or couples to be
called to serve on the logistical committee. They may adjust
the following committee assignments as necessary.
 ROLES – TEACHERS
Under the direction of the session-directing couple, FSY teachers provide a
large portion of the spiritual balance in the week. Their responsibility is to
teach 50-minute class periods on assigned gospel topics and principles.
Depending on the location, FSY teachers normally arrive shortly before their
classes and return home soon after their classes. They will not be involved in
other activities.
An FSY teacher should:
1. Demonstrate a testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ through
obedience and faithfulness to temple covenants.
2. Receive ecclesiastical clearance from his or her bishop or branch
president.
3. Love being with the youth and interact in outgoing and friendly ways.
4. Teach from the scriptures and the words of living prophets and promote
class discussions without lecturing, reading from a manual, or mistaking
entertainment for teaching.
5. Submit their lesson outlines to the session Area Seventy for approval.
 ROLES – LOCAL LEADERS
Interviewing, calling, setting apart, and preparing
exemplary FSY leaders, especially young single
adults. Teaching and preparing parents, youth, and
young single adults through devotionals months
before the five-day conference.
Assisting in completing registration forms.
Extending the benefit and spirit of FSY beyond the
conference and inviting youth to complete and
report on goals they set at FSY.
 Potential FSY Estimate
UNIT DATE Staff
Participants d Total

Bislig Phil District 68 12 83

July 30 -
Gingoog Phil District August 5, 204 35 248
San Francisco Phil 2023
Stake 197 33 238
TOTAL 469 80 569
 FSY
Registration
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 THINGS TO BRING
 Small backpack / sling bag Snacks (biscuits, candies,
etc.)
 Water bottle
 Medicine (If participant knows his/her medical
condition)
 Money (We discourage parents to give their
son/daughter a huge amount of money for the
conference; give only a little or none at all)
 Scriptures, Journal, Pens, Personal Progress, Duty To
God
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME
 skateboard, sports equipment, DVD-
Player, cards, no cellphones,
 no use of mp3-player at any activity
(inside and outside)
MY FSY PACKING LIST
1. Writing materials( pen, scripture markers, writing pads, journal)
2. Scriptures (electronics devices are NOT ALLOWED)
3. For the Strength of Youth pamphlet
4. My Family booklet
5. Clothing for 6 days(T-shirt, casual shirts, pants(shorts are not
allowed), sleepwear, fresh underclothing
6. 1 pair of Sunday's Best clothing and footwear
7. Shoes with socks (flip flops are not allowed except in sleeping
quarters
8. Prescribed medication (if required and needed)
9. Personal toiletries ( toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap,
shampoo, etc.)
10. Emergency Fund
11. Snacks
12. Equipment for variety show tryouts such as guitar, flute
FSY DRESS AND APPEARANCE STANDARD
While you are FSY, please follow these
dress and appearance guidelines from
For the Strength of Youth
(booklet,2011),7.
* Be neat, modest, and clean in your clothing and grooming.
* Do not wear clothing that is tight, sheer, or revealing.
* Do not wear short shorts or short skirts.
* Make sure your shirt covers your stomach and your
shoulders
* Do not wear clothing that is low-cut in the front or back.
* Avoid extremes in hairstyles and clothing.
* Do not wear body piercings. (Young women may wear
one pair of earrings, young men should not wear earrings)
 REMINDER:
Check-in is only allowed
when requirements are
met!
THE BIG FIVE
 Involvement in any of
the following BIG FIVE
will be send home
IMMEDIATELY.
 Participating in or encouraging immoral
behavior of any kind, including breaking the
law of chastity or viewing
pornography in any form.
Shoplifting, theft, or vandalism of any kind.
Breaking the Word of Wisdom, including
possessing illegal substances.
Possessing weapons or firearms of any kind.
Doing anything harmful to yourself or other,
physically or spiritually.
 A CLIMATE OF REVELATION
The main objective of FSY is to provide a
climate of revelation where youth are
encouraged, assisted, and guided as they strive
to "come unto Christ."
It provides a well balanced program of classes
and activities designed to aid spiritual, physical,
intellectual and social development.
It provides a structured environment which
helps foster spiritual habits of personal prayer,
scripture study and journal writing.
It provides a wholesome environment where
participants feel safe and where the Spirit of the
Lord can dwell, so that the youth may feel
peace in Christ.
Question &
Answer
 THE BALL IS IN YOUR HANDS
“God left the world unfinished for man to
work his skill upon. He left the electricity in
the cloud, the oil in the earth. He left the
rivers unbridged and the forests unfelled and
the cities unbuilt. God gives to man the
challenge of raw materials, not the ease of
finished things. He leaves the pictures
unpainted and the music unsung and the
problems unsolved, that man might know the
joys and glories of creation.”
Pres. Thomas S. Monson
In Quest of the Abundant Life. Ensign (1998)
 FSY CHANT
CHANT: ALRIGHT! ALRIGHT!
ALRIGHT! ALRIGHT! ALRIGHT! HEY!
CLAP: 1,2,3,4,5 – 1,2,3,4,5, - 1,2,3, -
1,2,3,
CHANT: FSY!
THANK YOU 