Ogden FamilySearch Center/Discovery

   Available Group Activities  At the Ogden FamilySearch Center, we have varied experiences for different groups. The descriptions below will help you decide which activities are best for your age group. Please read carefully in order to ensure a positive experience.

Family Group: All Ages
 * Discovery Area
 * Recording Rooms
 * Classroom Activities/Requested FamilySearch Training/Children’s Activity.

Children’s Group: Ages 8-11 
 * Special Family History Activity in Recording Room
 * Classroom Activity: “Family History” booklet
 * Recommended for Family Activity

Youth Group: Ages 12-18  
 * Discovery Area
 * Recording Rooms
 * Classroom Activity: Requested FamilySearch Training

Adult Group: Ages 18+  
 * Discovery Area
 * Recording Rooms
 * Classroom Activity: Requested FamilySearch Training

 How to Prepare for Your Visit  Discovery Area: The Discovery Area is one of the Center’s most popular activities. Six large interactive screens will help you discover more about your ancestors. The best experience happens when parents/leaders are engaged with their group members.
 * Discovery Area is available Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
 * Online Reservations are required for evening hours.
 *  Due to availability constraints please only book one appointment time per evening, if you have questions please call the Center 801.626.1132.
 * Available dates are currently Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
 *  Each participant should already have a FamilySearch account. Bring your FamilySearch.org User ID and password with you.
 * Walk-ins are welcome before 5:30 PM.
 * Use this link to schedule your Discovery Area appointment. Ogden Discovery Center Reservations

 Large and Small Classrooms: <FONT size="3">The Ogden FamilySearch Center is available for adult and youth groups. Groups can facilitate their own family history instruction, or the Center will provide instruction, upon request.
 * Available dates are currently Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 and 7:30. Appointments are for 1 ½ hour.
 * Reservations must be made by calling the Center Help Desk during business hours at 801.626.1132. We encourage two weeks in advance for a reservation.
 * We encourage groups to bring their own instructors, but we can facilitate. Please include the subject matter, number of guests in the group, and whether you need assistance.
 * The Help Desk missionaries will be able to help you and answer your questions.

<FONT size="3"> Childrens’ Area:
 * The Children’s Area is located on the first floor. We ask that you do not leave your children unattended. Computers are situated close by so that parents can do their family history work without leaving their children. No reservation is necessary.

<FONT size="3"> <b>Childrens’ Group Activity:<b/>
 * This is for children ages 8-11, accompanied by their leaders. We cannot accommodate unscheduled groups at this time. Reservations are required.
 * The activity will introduce the children to family history and help them begin to complete their own history.
 * My Family Booklet will be provided to each child. They will learn about the importance of preserving memories.
 * They will record a memory in our recording room which can be shared through email with each child.
 * The activity will last approximately 1 hour.
 * <b>We ask that there be one adult for every 3 children and that the adults stay with the group the entire time.<b/>
 * The Discovery Area is not available for children's groups ages 8-11.
 * Available dates are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at either 3:00 or 4:00 p.m.
 * We can accommodate groups of 15 or less for each reservation.
 * Use this link to schedule your Childrens' Group Activity. Ogden Childrens’ Group Activity Reservations

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