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Campus Home Evening Activities & Resources

Home evening activity options and ideas.
Campus Home Evening
Recreational Activities
Service Activities
Off-Campus Activities
Self-Serve Activities
Ward and Stake Activities & Resources
Question? Need Help?
Campus Home Evening
Recreational Activities
Service Activities
Off-Campus Activities
Self-Serve Activities
Ward and Stake Activities & Resources
Question? Need Help?

Campus Home Evening Activities

Join us on Monday nights at the MC Crossroads at 7:00pm for a short Home Evening lesson and a free fun activity.

January 20

  • Holiday - No Activity

January 27

  • Bingo Mix & Mingle

February 3

  • Snow Fest Service Night

I-Center Courts

  • (Link to signups)

February 10

  • Valentine Cookie Decorating

February 17

  • Holiday - No Activity

February 24

  • PowerPoint Night

March 3

  • Prophet or Princess

March 10

  • The Arts

March 17

  • St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

March 24

  • PowerPoint Night

March 31

  • The Arts
Home Evening Laser Tag
Join us every Monday for Home Evening Laser Tag in the Taylor Cultural Hall. Sign up for a time slot and bring your group with you!

  • Cost / Purchase
    $3 student / $10 general admission
  • Purchase
    Purchase & reserve slots online through the Ticket Office or take your chances and show up and pay at the venue.
Strike Zone Bowling
Home Evening groups can schedule bowling times on Mondays. Sign-up at the Bowling Alley checkout counter after 8:30am on the day of, but prior to the activity.

  • Times
    5:00 – 10:00pm
  • Cost
    • $22 per lane per hour
    • For wards wanting to reserve all the lanes for an activity, the cost is $75 per hour
    • Both prices include bowling and shoes for the group.
  • Reservations
    Sign-up at the Bowling Alley checkout counter after 8:30am on the day of, but prior to the activity.

    Or…show up at the venue and see if you can get in. 
  • Location
    MC 1st Floor
Skateway Roller Skating
Home Evening groups can participate in Roller Skating on Monday evenings.

  • Location
    MC Ballroom (2nd Floor)
  • Cost
    • $3 with an I card
    • Wards wanting to buy a session for a ward activity can do so for $250 and up to 150 can skate
  • Sessions
    6:30pm / 8:30pm
  • Tickets
    Tickets can be purchased up to 2 weeks in advance or at the door as availability permits.
  • Contact Information
    Harold Rose
    Recreation Services 
    Email: roseh@byui.edu 
    Phone: 208-496-7460

Recreational Home Evening Activities

Crate Stacking
Come experience the thrill of crate stacking as a Home Evening group.

  • Location
    BYU-Idaho Center Courts
  • Sessions
    15 minute sessions from 5:00 to 8:45pm 
  • Tickets
    Tickets can be purchased online.
Giant Swing
Experience the rush of the new giant swing activity with your Home Evening group.

  • Location
    BYU-Idaho Center Courts
  • Sessions
    15 minute sessions from 5:00 to 8:45pm 
  • Tickets
    Tickets will be available for purchase in the next few weeks after the swing is installed.
Ropes Course
Campus Rec’s Rope Course offers a variety of team-building experiences for large or small groups. Ward groups are eligible for a 20% discount.

  • Location
    50 W. 7th S.
  • Reservations
    Contact the BYUI Scheduling Office for reservations.
    Phone: 208-496-3120
    Group Fitness Class
    Come experience a fitness class for Home Evening and best of all its free! Classes feature Yoga, High Fitness, Dance Fitness, Kickboxing, Step, HIIT, and Cycling.

    • Times
      7-30 – 8:30pm
    • Location
      Hart 234
    • Reservations
      By appointment ONLY. Please contact stratforda@byui.edu
    I-Serve offers various humanitarian service activities each Monday evening from 7-8 pm in the MC 175A. Reserve a spot for your home evening group.8 pm

    Off-Campus Activities

    Gateway Parks (Tubing & Snowboarding) – Ward/Stake Reservations
    Experience the fun of tubing at the Gateway Parks Tube Park in Idaho Falls. Wards/Stakes can reserve the park on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

    • Cost
      Ward/Stake Cost is $1,000 with 200 cap. 
    • A day pass/person is $25 for comparison. 
    • Times
      6–9pm
    • Reservation
      Make a reservation
    Gateway Parks – BYUI Home Evening Groups
    Home Evening groups can enjoy a night of thrills, laughs, and fun at the Gateway Parks Tube Park in Idaho Falls

    • Days
      Monday or Tuesday Evenings
    • Times­
      6 – 9pm 
    • Cost
      Duo Season Pass - $25/Person (unlimited usage on Monday & Tuesday evenings) 
    • By comparison, a single day pass is $25/person.

    Outdoor Resource Center (ORC)

    Wards can get a discount on outdoor rental gear for ward activities.

    Reservations

    Phone: 208-496-7337

    Discount Code: Mention “Bishop/Ward Special”

    Winter Packages Discount Special Timing/Durations Quantity Items Included Reservation
    *(Required for Special Prices to Apply)
    Add-ons
    XC Ski 20% Can pick up the night before no extra charge, if going Saturday morning. 20 - as many as needed Skis, boots poles (chuck bucket if you want) special reservation excel sheet, can be made up to 40 days in advance if clothes are needed clothes are 30% off
    Sledding
    Airboards
    20% Good for half days or full days. 15 - 25 airboards airboards, pumps can be made up to 40 days in advance if clothes are needed clothes are 30% off
    Sledding 20% Good for half days or full days 20 - 43 ice sleds, plastic sleds, snow tubes can be made up to 40 days in advance if clothes are needed clothes are 30% off
    Snowshoe 20% Can pick up the night before no extra charge, if going Saturday morning. 20 - as many as needed snowshoes, poles (if wanted) can be made up to 40 days in advance if clothes are needed clothes are 30% off
    Alpine
    Ski/Snowboard
    20% Good for half days or full days 20 - as many as needed skis, boots , poles, board, boots, bindings, chuck bucket if you want) can be made up to 40 days in advance if clothes are needed clothes are 30% off

    Self-Serve Home Evening Activities

    Home Evening is a time for apartments to enjoy activities and lessons together. Below you will find links to many activities. These activities have discussion questions and principles to teach along with the lesson. If you have any questions, please email studentliving@byui.edu.
    Indoor Activities are a simple way to get connected with other students and grow friendships.
    Many indoor activities help students build get to know one another and build longer lasting friendships.
    Outdoor Activities allow students to experience the great outdoors and build longer lasting relationships.
    Food Activities can help unit students through encouraging spending time together in the kitchen and can be used to show love for those around you.
    Gospel and Service Activities can help students to connect with one another, the spirit and to lend a hand to others.
    Experience the holiday spirit through activities like caroling, gift exchange, and many more.

    Ward and Stake Activities & Resources

    Looking to hold or ward or stake activity? Needing food or other resources to support your home evenings or activities? See what options exist for you.

    • BYU-Idaho Food Services

      Looking for food for your Activities? See what Food Services has to offer.

      • Off Road Grill Ward Specials: View Details
      • Group Meals To Go: BYU - Idaho Catering - Rexburg, ID 

        Click on the link to browse menu options and start your catering order. 

        If you want to add extra sides (like spinach salad or dessert) you can do that as well.

      • Catering: BYU - Idaho Catering - Rexburg, ID

        Review the catering options for catered meals, salads, fruit & veggie trays, desserts, etc.

      • Dances On Campus

        Any dances held on BYU-Idaho property are required to use the official approved campus DJ’s. DJ’s can also be scheduled for off-campus dances as well.

      • Laser Tag

        Laser Tag is a great activity for wards, Elder Quorums, and Relief Society groups to participate in.

      • Ropes Course­­­­

        Campus Rec’s Rope Course offers a variety of team-building experiences for large or small groups. Ward groups are eligible for a 20% discount.

      • Service

        Numerous service activities take place each week. Service offerings are available on the I-Belong website or App.

      • Student Activities

        We offer hundreds of activities each semester which includes sports, fitness, outdoor activities, ropes course, social, service, big events, and weeklong events, with other participation opportunities for students.

        • Student Activities Calendar

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    Questions? Need Help?
    Student Activities Involvement Center
    Phone: 208-496-7300

    Student Activities Managing Director
    Email: jonesa@byui.edu
    Phone: 208-496-1425