50 "Walk With Me" Youth Activity Ideas (2026 theme)

 

If you’re planning youth activities this year and want ideas that feel fun, doable, and spiritually centered, you’re in the right place.

The 2026 Youth Theme is: “Walk with Me” (Moses 6:34) and I love how simple (and personal) that invitation is. Jesus Christ doesn’t just point the way, He offers to walk with us, step by step. And honestly, that’s exactly what youth need to feel - they’re not doing discipleship alone.

So today I’m sharing 50 “Walk with Me” youth activity ideas for leaders, parents, and youth councils who want a mix of:

• meaningful spiritual moments

• low-stress planning

• connection and friendship

• service and testimony-building

• activities youth actually enjoy

Use these for youth activities, combined activities, class/quorum nights, camps, devotionals, Sunday lessons, or even family nights.

Easy Theme Nights

“Walk with Me” Welcome Walk - Take a short walk together and have everyone share one hopefor the year.

Footsteps of Faith Night - Tape paper footprints on the floor leading to stations like prayer, scripture, service, temple.

The Covenant Path Map - Make a big “path” poster and add steps that help you walk with Christ daily.

Testimony & Treats - A simple night of short testimonies about times youth felt the Savior close.

Scripture Stroll - Read a few verses about discipleship, then walk and talk in pairs about what stood out.

Companion Walk (Ministering Edition) - Pair up and deliver a note/treat to someone in the ward (with leader help).

“Walk with Me” Music Night - Play youth album or uplifting songs and discuss lyrics that feel like an invitation from Christ.

Come, Follow Me Walk-and-Talk - Choose a topic (trust, repentance, prayer) and discuss while walking.

“Keep in Step” Goal Night - Youth pick one small spiritual habit and make a mini tracker card.

Temple Trip + Reflection - Connect covenants to walking with Christ (even a temple grounds visit works beautifully). 

Service Activities

Service Scavenger Hunt -  A list of small kindness tasks to complete as teams in one evening.

Sidewalk Chalk Uplift  - Chalk uplifting messages in approved areas (great for community connection).

Doorstep Drop-Offs  - Leave a simple treat and note for someone who needs encouragement.

Walk & Pick Up Litter  - A cleanup walk with a short devotional at the end.

“Take My Hand” Cards  - Make encouragement cards for someone who feels alone.

Thank-You Walk - Deliver thank-you notes/treats to teachers, crossing guards, or local helpers.

“Walk With Me” Buddy Help  - Offer to walk with (or help) an older neighbor or someone recovering from illness.

Family Story Night  - Youth help parents/grandparents record short stories or label old photos.

Ministering Bingo  - Each square is a simple ministering act. Set a group goal for the month.

Donation Drive + Delivery  - Collect socks/coats/hygiene items and deliver to an approved local charity.

Creative Nights

Footprint Art Night- Watercolor or paint footprints with a scripture phrase.

“Path of Discipleship” Vision Boards - Include spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social goals.

DIY Scripture Tabs & Highlights - Create a simple way to mark “walk with Him” scriptures.

Covenant Path Bracelet - Beads represent steps (faith, repentance, covenants, Spirit, enduring).

Map Your Week - Draw a weekly “path” and add small habits that keep you close to Christ.

Hand-Lettering Night - Create prints of “Walk with Me” or Moses 6:34 for lockers/journals.

Photo Challenge: “Signs He’s With Me” - Youth take photos of reminders of God (light, nature, temple, service).

Mini Journal Kits - Small notebook + prompts for noticing Christ in everyday life.

Backpack Reminder Tags  - Make tags that say “Walk with Him today” with a tiny scripture.

Service Coupon Books - Coupons like “help with dishes,” “read with a sibling,” “yardwork help.”
Movement + Games

Glow “Follow the Light” Game - Glow-stick night game focused on Christ as our guide.

Obstacle Course: “Stay on the Path” -  Distractions vs. discipleship (keep it fun, not preachy).

Nature Hike with Scripture Stops  - Pause for short verses + a youth shares a thought.

Walk-a-Thon for Good  - Walk to collect donations/items, or track “service minutes” as miles.

“Walk With Me” Amazing Race  - Teams complete gospel-themed challenges at stations.

Step Challenge - Weekly step goal + a spiritual goal (example: steps + scripture minutes).

Trail Mix + Trail Walk - Make trail mix, then walk and talk about what helps you keep going.

Sports Night: “Stronger Together” - Team games + quick thought on unity and discipleship.

Bike/Scooter Ride  Devotional  - Safe ride, then a short message about steady progress.

Service + Movement Night  - Yard work/helping hands for someone in need, then popsicles and testimonies.

Discussion Nights

“What Does It Mean to Walk With Jesus?” Panel - Invite 2–3 ward members to share simple, real answers. 

Talk Quote Treasure Hunt - Youth find short quotes about discipleship and share their favorite.

“Choose the Next Step” Scenarios - Real-life situations and Christlike responses (in groups).

Come, Follow Me Deep Dive - Youth choose one question and find answers in scriptures + Church resources.

Study the Savior’s Walk - Look at moments from Christ’s ministry and what His example teaches.

Journaling Night: “When Have I Felt Him Close?” - Quiet writing time with optional sharing.

Build a “Faith Toolkit”  - Brainstorm what helps when you feel lost (music, people, prayer ideas, scriptures).

Learn-a-Skill Night -  Tie it to discipleship: progress happens one step at a time.

Youth-Led Devotional Night - Youth plan everything: music, message, prayers, invitations.

Plan the Year “Path” - Youth pick 3–5 theme nights to repeat this year and build a mini calendar together.

As you plan youth activities this year, I hope this list helps to get the creative wheels turning and makes it feel a little easier to bring the 2026 theme to life!

Save this list for later, share it with your youth council, and pick one idea to try this month. And if you have a “Walk with Me” activity your youth loved, I’d truly love to add it to the idea bank - leave it in the comments so we can help each other build a year full of "Walk with Me" activities.

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