Ogden FamilySearch Center/Discovery

  Welcome to the Center’s page for Group Activities. Information for each activity is detailed below. Please read carefully in order to ensure a positive experience.  Discovery Area: The Discovery Area is one of the Center’s most popular activities. Six large interactive screens help people of all ages discover more about who they are, where they come from, who their ancestors are and what their lives were like. Young and old can have fun learning and experiencing these engaging activities. All About Me; My Time Machine; and Compare a Face are just 3 of the many activities that you can enjoy at the Center. The Center is prepared to assist Stake and Ward groups in the Discovery Area. The best experience happens when parents/leaders are engaged with their group members. How to prepare for your Discovery Area visit: 
 * We cannot accommodate unscheduled groups at this time. Reservations are required.
 * Reservations can only be made online. Plan in advance in order to get your desired date and time.
 * We can accommodate groups of 15 or less for each reservation.
 * 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.
 * Use this link to schedule your Discovery Area appointment. Ogden Discovery Center Reservations
 * Each participant should already have a FamilySearch account. Bring your FamilySearch.org User ID and password with you.

 Large and Small Classrooms: Classrooms are available for groups wishing to use computers in order to receive instruction for FamilySearch, Indexing or other related Family History activities. Reservation are required, see details below.
 * 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.

 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.  Childrens’ Group Activity: 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. We ask that there be one adult for every 3 children and that the adults stay with the group the entire time.

The Discovery Area is not available for children's groups ages 8-11.
 * Available dates are currently Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3:00 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

 Research Experience: Our Ogden FamilySearch Center missionaries are eager to assist you with your FamilySearch Family Tree, your own research for records from around the world, and with your scanning and converting photos, documents and media. Computers are available on the second floor, and a few computers are available next to the Children’s Area on the main floor so that parents can do their family history work without leaving their children unattended. Missionaries are eager to help you one-on-one and in small groups with family history questions and problem solving. We hope to see you soon. No reservation is necessary.

