Video with Clothing Instructions for Trek
The Ashburn Virginia Stake made a great video with ideas on how to make or alter clothing when preparing for Trek. The video includes instructions on fabric types that are safe around fire, skirt lengths, and how to make a man’s shirt for trek. It also has information on what to read to prepare for trek.
LDS.org’s Guide to planning an LDS Handcart Trek
The Church has come out with specific instructions for leaders planning handcart treks: June 2009 Pioneer handcart treks for youth are a local option. Stake presidents and bishops decide whether handcart treks will be held in their area. The following guidelines are provided for stakes and wards that choose to hold a trek activity. Handcart treks require significant planning and…
Planning a Successful Youth Conference or Handcart Trek
Planning a Pioneer Trek can be a very stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you find yourself called to plan and lead a group of young LDS Pioneers on a pioneer handcart trek, just follow these simple guidelines and you’ll have a wonderful journey along the trail. 1. Have Bishops assign Ma’s and Pa’s from…
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Pioneer Games
Pioneer GamesBy Susan DavisFriend, February 1989, page 46 A typical pioneer school had only one room, one teacher, and about twenty-five students in grades one through eight. Not only did boys and girls of different ages study together, they often played together during recess. Shadow Tag On bright, sunny days, shadow tag was a perfect game to play. At the…
How to Plan a Campfire Award Presentation Program
Campfire Award Presentation Program Priesthood PurposesDevelop talents by recognizing individuals who have excelled and giving them a chance to express themselves.Strengthen families by inviting parents to attend and involving them in presenting the awards. Young Women Areas of FocusRecreation and the world of nature-by enjoying recreational activities. Personal and social refinement-by developing proper relationships with others. Service and compassion-by involving…
Campcraft Contest
Campcraft Contest Priesthood PurposesDevelop talents by learning and demonstrating camping skills. Strengthen families by-1. Inviting family members to observe the contest.2. Asking fathers to be the judges. Young Women Areas of FocusRecreation and the world of nature-by developing life-preservation skills. Homemaking arts-by strengthening family relaÂtionships by inviting family members to observe the contest. People who can helpAdvisersParentsCamping specialists Things neededSite…
Using Camp Tools Contest
Camp Tools Contest Priesthood PurposesDevelop talents by learning and demonstrating camping skills. Strengthen families by-1. Inviting family members to observe the contest.2. Asking fathers to be the judges. Young Women Area of FocusRecreation and the world of nature-by developing life-preservation skills. Homemaking arts-by strengthening family relaÂtionships by inviting family members to observe the contest. People who can helpAdvisersParentsCamping specialists Things…
Outdoor Cooking Contest
Outdoor Cooking Contest Aaronic Priesthood PurposesBuild quorum brotherhood by arranging to compete with another quorum. Develop talents by learning and demonstrating outdoor cooking skills. Young Women Areas of FocusRecreation and the world of nature-by learning camping skills. Homemaking arts-by practicing outdoor cooking. Personal and social refinement-by developing proper relationships with others. People who can helpAdvisersParentsYouthCamping specialists Things neededJudgesCooking equipmentFoodWood and…