In the "Heart" of the Jungle

To know that the reason we are here is to prove ouselves to be able to live with our Father in Heaven again.

The world is a jungle with wild beasts tempting them. We want them to be strong and know how to avoid the sorrows these pitfalls can bring.

"Song of Testimony"
The Light Within" book, by Janice Kapp Perry, page 6.

Here are some ideas of what you can do...as the day comes to a close...

--Sing songs around the campfire. Some camp songs are found on pages 71 through 78 in the camp manual. This is one of my favorite memories. Singing can be fun and it can also bring the spirit like nothing else.
--Friendship Activities. Page 50 in the camp manual.
--Games. Pages 51 and 52. These are great for during the day too.
--Wonderful Night Hikes. Pages 53 and 54a in the camp manual.
--Nature Awareness Activities. Pages 60 and 61.
--Problem-solving Activities. Pages 63 and 64.

Some other ideas for activities carried on throughout camp are...
--The buddy system. Assign younger girls to the older girls. Have them look out for them during camp, like a secret sister.
--Mailboxes. Send letters to each other. Uplifting and encouraging words go a long way.
--Camp Awards assembly. This can be a fun time for the young women and leaders. Be sure every young women is included in an award. Don't leave anyone out of the fun.

This is a skit that we did to introduce the theme. It was pretty funny. You will need to get some help in these areas:

--Someone to read the story.
--Someone to hold up a great big heart. When the heart is held up (every time it is read in the story) the audience says "Thump Thump".
--Someone to hold up a big sign that has all of the tribe names on it . When that sign is held up every ward in order stands up and yells their tribe name.
--Someone to hold up the jungle sign. When it is held up the audience says "Lions and Tigers and snakes, oh my".
--Have someone with a tiger sign on him or dressed like a tiger. (whenever Tiger or Ape is said the audience Boos.)
--Have someone with an Ape sign on him or dressed like an Ape.
--Have someone hold up the Y.W. Values sign. When the sign is held up everyone stands and says the values in order.


The Story of "The NINE LITTLE TRIBES": (or however many you have)

Once upon a time in the HEART of the JUNGLE there were several little TRIBES.

They were working very hard to build a strong HEART that could withstand all the forces found in the JUNGLE.

One little TRIBE went out on their own and built their HEART out of the things of the world. They finished in no time at all which left plenty of time to explore the mysteries of the JUNGLE.

The ferocious TIGER and horrible looking APE came to the TRIBE and said, "Little TRIBE, little TRIBE let me have your HEART." But the little TRIBE replied, "Not by the VALUES that we hold deep within. "Then we'll scheme and we'll plan and we'll change those feelings within" sang the ferocious TIGER and horrible looking APE.

So they schemed and they planned and we never saw that little tribe again.

The next little TRIBE built their HEART out of the ways of man. And they finished and said "look what WE did."

The ferocious TIGER and horrible looking APE came to the tribe and said, "Little TRIBE, Little TRIBE let me have your HEART." But the little TRIBE replied, "Not by the VALUES that we hold deep within. "Then we'll shceme and we'll plan and we'll change those feelings within' sang the ferocious TIGER and horrible looking APE.

So they schemed and they planned and we never saw that little TRIBE again.

But the last 9 TRIBES built their HEARTS out of Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works and Integrity. And they worked and they prayed, and they played and they prayed and they followed the VALUES that they knew to be true.

When from deep within the HEART Of the JUNGLE came the ferocious TIGER and horrible looking APE and they said, "Little TRIBES, little TRIBES, let me have your HEART." And the nine little TRIBES replied "Not by the VALUES that we hold deep within. "Then we'll scheme and we'll plan and we'll change those feelings within." Sang the ferocious TIGER and horrible looking APE. So they schemed and they planned and they planned and they schemed and they worked on the HEARTS of the nine little TRIBES but they couldn't steal those VALUES away from them. Cause the nine little tribes had built strong HEARTS of Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Works and Integrity.

They had a testimony of the gospel ways. They knew how to love and they knew they were loved. The nine little TRIBES lived happily ever after -- And we never saw the ferocious TIGER and the horrible looking APE again.

Every year the stake leaders visit each ward at bed time. We take a treat and a thought to give to them. This year we sang a verse of the famous song "Deep in the Heart of the Jungle".

TUESDAY NIGHT TREAT: Gummy worms
"Those slimy snakes can make you shake. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
But turn your back, and don't take their flack. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

WED NIGHT TREAT: Fruit Candies
"Your Skits were great, we really could relate. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
For your sweet tooth, enjoy this Jungle Fruit. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

THURSDAY NIGHT TREAT:
"We hope this night to be wonderful and bright. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
Your testimony, your strength it can be. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

Every time we meet at Flag Ceremony we have a roll call. Each ward takes a turn either yelling a silly saying or something. It can be very fun.

These are some of the yells that we had. You will have to change them to relate to your upcoming activities.

--Tuesday Night: The tribes at night are quite a sight. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
So please go to sleep, and don't make a peep. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

--Wed. Morning: Girls smiles are bright when they start to hike. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
And we will all pray, that they don't fade. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

--Wed. Night: The day has been fun, but it's not yet done. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
THe Silly Safaris will bring you to your knees. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

--Thursday Morning: You've had a heart Attack, A diff'rent kind at that. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
We love you all, everyone-short or tall. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

--Thursday Night: The Tribal Lovefare, spread 'bout everywhere. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
And the winners will pay, in a very special way. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

--Friday Morning: It's hard to say boodbye, we feel like we could cry. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
We love you very much, so lets keep in touch. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

--Extras: The campfire smoke, will make you choke. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
But you soon won't care, we can tell by your hair. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."

You best beware, when girls braid their hair. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle.
If boys were aware it would give them a scare. (Clap Clap Clap Clap) Deep in the heart of the jungle."