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 Here are some of the options your group can choose from. You can select a specific option, or mix and match to tailor your activities to the interests of your group and the time you plan to spend at the library:
-*'''Orientation: '''Self-guided online [http://bit.ly/2fmsJw1 orientation] of the Family History Library.
+*'''Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop:''' The Family History Library offers a monthly Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop, on the third Saturday of each month. Prior registration is required to attend. For more information on the workshop and instruction on how to register, click [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Family_History_Library/Boy_Scout_Genealogy_Merit_Badge_Workshop Genealogy merit badge workshop].
-*'''FamilySearch Family Tree activities: '''Use computers in a lab to learn basic FamilySearch Family Tree techniques and features in a highly interactive, fun presentation. (60 minutes)
+*'''Scavenger Hunt: '''A fun interactive activity for youth to learn about the Family History Library. Groups are divided into teams to find items on each floor of the Library. The first team back wins! (recommended for youth, 60 minutes)
+*'''Brief orientation: '''Online [http://bit.ly/2fmsJw1 orientation] of the Family History Library. Great for first-time visitors to the Library.
+*'''FamilySearch Family Tree activities: '''Learn how to use the FamilySearch Family Tree in a highly-interactive, fun presentation. (60 minutes)
+*'''FamilySearch Indexing:''' Learn how to index using the FamilySearch Indexing software.&nbsp;(60 minutes)
 *'''Find A Name: '''An exciting, informative presentation to learn how to use descendancy research to find your cousins. (60 minutes)
-*'''Searching Activity: '''Learn how to search through historical records on familysearch.org and other online databases to find your ancestors. (60 minutes)
+*'''Memories of Me: '''Learn how to create a personal timeline and journal writing. A fun, enjoyable way to learn about keeping a journal and family history. (20-30 minutes)
-*'''FamilySearch Indexing:''' Learn about FamilySearch indexing and how to get started.&nbsp;(60 minutes)
+*'''Searching Activity: '''Learn how to search through historical records on Familysearch.org and other online databases to find your ancestors. (60 minutes)
-*'''Scavenger Hunt: '''Get to know the Family History Library by taking a scavenger hunt on the different floors, becoming acquainted with the facility as you look for clues. (recommended for youth, 60 minutes)
+*'''Genealogical societies:''' Genealogical societies can come as a group and enjoy doing their family history together. A group can reserve a classroom for group activities and instruction or request specific classes for their groups.
-*'''Memories of Me: '''Creating a personal timeline that introduces groups to journal writing and keeping personal and family histories in an enjoyable way. (20-30 minutes)
-*'''Genealogical societies:''' Genealogical societies usually visit the library over the course of a few days for research, and typically are self-directed. They may choose to reserve a classroom for their own group activities and instruction.
-*'''Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop:''' The Family History Library offers a monthly Boy Scout Genealogy merit badge workshop, on the third Saturday of each month. Prior registration is required to attend. For more information on the workshop and instruction on how to register, click [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Family_History_Library/Boy_Scout_Genealogy_Merit_Badge_Workshop Genealogy merit badge workshop].
 == Family History Research Classes  ==
-In addition to the above options, classes are taught most days on how to do research in various geographical areas. Click [[Family History Library Patron Classes|Patron Class Schedule]] to see what classes are being offered during your visit (approximately 60 minutes per class).
+In addition to the above options, classes are taught almost every day on how to do research in various geographical areas. Click [[Family History Library Patron Classes|Patron Class Schedule]] to see what classes are being offered during your visit (approximately 60 minutes per class).
 == Make a Reservation  ==