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==SCHEDULING A VISIT==
==DISCOVERY CENTER RESERVATION INFORMATION==


The FamilySearch Center is free and is open to the public.
The FamilySearch Discovery Center is free and is open to the public.
Reservations are not required for assistance with research or to attend training classes.  However, the Discovery Experience is a popular activity and scheduling a visit ahead of time will result in a better experience as reservations have priority over walk in visit. Especially during peak visiting hours in the evening.<br>
Reservations are not required for assistance with research or to attend training classes.  However, the Discovery Center Experience is a popular evening activity and scheduling a visit ahead of time will result in a better experience, especially during peak evening visiting hours.<br>
Times can be reserved for groups or individuals by using the 'Schedule a Visit' link.  [[image:Schedule_a_Visit_Button.JPG|200px|left|link=https://secure.scheduleonce.com/fsl1&app=b&thm=blue&dt=&em=1]]<br>
Times can be reserved for groups or individuals by using the ''''Schedule a Visit'''<nowiki/>' link below.  [[image:Schedule_a_Visit_Button.JPG|200px|left|link=https://secure.scheduleonce.com/fsl1&app=b&thm=blue&dt=&em=1]]<br>


The scheduling view will show available dates and times for your visit. You can check availability without placing a reservation and then return later to make a selection.<br>
The scheduling page will indicate available dates and times for your visit. You can check availability without placing a reservation and then return later to make a selection. Reservation start times are every 20 minutes and can accommodate up to 15 visitors.  If your group is larger than 15, please make multiple reservations to accommodate all the people in your group. (For example, for a group of 25, please reserve one time slot for 15 and another slot for the remaining 10.) Visitors typically spend 30 to 45 minutes to complete the experience.<br>
Available hours are divided into 20 minute start times.  Each interval can accommodate 15 visitors.  If your group is larger than 15, please reserve consecutive times, as required, to accommodate all the people in your group. (For example, for a group of 25, please reserve one time slot for 15 and another slot for the remaining 10.)<br>
Visitors typically spend 30 to 45 minutes to complete the experience.<br>


====What to Expect====
====What to Expect====
When you arrive at the St George FamilySearch Center, you will be given an Ipad which will be used at each of the Discovery Experiences.  '''EVERY person in the group will need a FamilySearch account username and password.'''<br>
When you arrive at the St George FamilySearch Center, you will be given an Ipad which will be used at each of the Discovery Experiences.  '''EVERY person in the group will need a FamilySearch account username and password.'''<br>
Step 1.  Login to FamilySearch and take a ''selfie''.  (See below for more information about accounts.)<br>
Step 1.  Login to FamilySearch and take a ''selfie''.  (See below for more information about accounts.)<br>
Step 2.  Take a picture with your group in front of one of several historic or panorama backdrops.  (At the end of your visit this picture will be emailed to you.  Be sure your email address in FamilySearch is correct.)<br>
Step 2.  Take a picture with your group in front of one of many historic or panorama backdrops.  (At the end of your visit this picture will be emailed to you.  Be sure your email address in FamilySearch is correct.)<br>
Step 3.  Choose between any or all of the Discovery Experiences presented on the large touch-screen displays.<br>
Step 3.  Choose between any or all of the Discovery Experiences presented on the large touch-screen displays.<br>


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:'''My Time Machine:''' Experience what life might have been like for your ancestors.<br>
:'''My Time Machine:''' Experience what life might have been like for your ancestors.<br>
:'''Picture My Heritage:''' Picture yourself in period clothing.<br>
:'''Picture My Heritage:''' Picture yourself in period clothing.<br>
:'''All About Me:''' Learn information about yourself, your name and the year you were born.<br>
:'''All About Me:''' Learn information about yourself, your name and what was happening the year you were born.<br>
:'''Record My Story:''' Up to 10 minutes with an online interview.  A picture from your smart phone can be added to your story.<br>
:'''Record My Story:''' Create 10 minute audio/video recordings with an virtual online interviewer.  A picture from your smartphone can be added to your story.<br>
:'''Where I Came From:''' Learn where your ancestors came from.<br>
:'''Where I Came From:''' Visualize the countries where your ancestors came from, see the photos and read the stories of their life.<br>
:'''My Famous Relatives:''' Learn of all the famous people you are related to.  See if you are related to anyone in your group.<br>
:'''My Famous Relatives:''' Learn of the famous people you are related to.  See if you are related to other Discovery Center visitors.<br>


====Tips for Leaders====
====Tips for Visitors====
*Visitors already linked to ancestors in FamilySearch will enjoy a unique and personal experience.<br>
*You must have a FamilySearch account (free).  Or an LDS account.<br>
*You don't have to be a member of the LDS Church to have a FamilySearch account.
*You don't have to be a member of the LDS Church to have a FamilySearch account.<br>
*A FamilySearch account is the same as an LDS account.<br>
*FamilySearch accounts are free but are best set up at home before visiting the Discovery Center.  Those without an account or who have forgotten their account username or password should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled visit for assistance in establishing this information.<br>
*FamilySearch accounts are free but are best set up at home before visiting the Discovery Center.  Those without an account or who have forgotten their account username or password should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled visit for assistance in recovering this information.<br>
*Your FamilySearch data file should connect to deceased ancestors in order to enjoy a unique and personal experience.<br>
*At the conclusion of the visit photos and other links from the experience will be emailed to each participant.  Make sure their email address in FamilySearch is correct.<br>
*At the conclusion of the visit, photos, video recordings, and other information from the experience will be emailed to each visitors.  Make sure your email address in FamilySearch is correct.<br>


====Age Restrictions====
====Age Restrictions====
Anyone 8 years of age and older is eligible for an account; however, children ages 8 through 12 must receive parental permission.  Parental permission is automatically requested via email at the time the account is created.
Anyone 8 years of age and older is eligible for a FamilySearch account; however, accounts for children ages 8 through 12 require parental permission via email at the time the account is created.


====Forgotten Passwords====
====Forgotten Passwords====
Account recovery and password resets require one of the following:
Account recovery and password resets require one of the following:
*The email address associated with the account and the ability to access the email while at the Center.
*The email address associated with the account and the ability to access the email while at the Center.
*The phone number associated with the account and the ability to access that phone and receive text messages while at the Center.
*The phone number associated with the account and the ability to receive text messages from that phone while at the Center.
*LDS members can use their Membership Record Number (MRN) to recover their username and password.  (Leaders might consider bringing a list of MRN's for the youth who are in their group.)
*The LDS Membership Record Number (MRN).  (Leaders might consider bringing a list of MRN's for the LDS youth who are in their group.)


====Connecting to Ancestors====
====Connecting to Ancestors====
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''Maintained by:  Theron and Shanna Schaefermeyer''
''Maintained by:  Theron and Shanna Schaefermeyer''


''Last Update: 01/18/2018''  
''Last Update: 02/05/2018''  


   
   


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