Ma's & Pa's

 INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT FOR EACH MA AND PA:

· Sack lunch to eat on Wednesday June 21st for lunch 

· Five gallon paint bucket with lid to hold all of your stuff except for sleeping bag and pad.

· Very warm sleeping bag, put inside a plastic bag (label w/ your name)

· Sleeping pad inside the plastic bag with sleeping bag

· Sturdy, non-disposable water bottle with name on it

· Metal pie dish and silver wear

· Soap/hand sanitizer/wet wipes for hands and feet

· Personal Hygiene items

· Lip balm

· Personal medications

· Insect repellent

· Sunscreen

· An old set of scriptures

· Garbage bag for wet/dirty clothes

· Headlamp or small flashlight

Clothing list:

· Pioneer clothing is optional for everyone. If you are not planning to wear pioneer clothing, please be aware that the dress code will be modest pants (no shorts) and short or long sleeve shirts with no graphics or logos.

· Warm heavy duty coat with hood. This can be kept with your sleeping bag

· Rain poncho

· Work gloves

· Sturdy hiking shoes-make sure they are not brand new because you will get blisters

· Extra pairs of good socks

· Extra pairs of underwear

· Warm pj’s to sleep in

· Wide brimmed hat like a straw or cowboy hat. Baseball hats are ok but again, please no graphics or logos

Extra Equipment Required for Ma's and Pa's :

· Two small tents for people to change in

· Tarps to sleep under incase of rain

· Rope/paracord for the tarps

· 5 gallon igloo water container (screw on lid preferable)

· Small first aid kit for stuff such as blisters 

· We understand the need for some people to have their phones for work/family stuff. If you choose to bring a phone, please keep its use to a minimum and away from the youth so they are not distracted by it.

Both formal and informal discussions can help youth ponder the trek experience and the gospel in their lives. For a formal discussion, the Ma and Pa could gather their group and sit in a circle. The Ma or Pa could share a pioneer story, ask one of the youth to share a story, or share thoughts about an experience from the day. The Ma and Pa could then ask questions to start the discussion. These questions should invite reflection and introspection. Questions could include:

•  What parallels do you see between your own life and the experiences of the pioneers?
•  In what ways are you a pioneer? · How do you feel about the trek so far?
•  What are you learning from this experience?
•  What challenges do the youth of the Church face today? 
• How can learning about the experiences of the pioneers help you face your challenges?
•  How can the decisions you make now affect your future? 
• How can your decisions affect other people?
• How can they affect the generations that come after you? 

To conclude, someone could share scriptures that are relevant to the discussion, and then the Ma, Pa, or one or more of the youth could share their testimonies. 

If the Ma and Pa struggle to get the discussion started, they could begin at a point in the circle and invite each person to respond to a question. 

The Ma and Pa could then follow up with questions that encourage further discussion and application. Everyone should be encouraged to share, but no one should feel required. 

The Ma and Pa listen carefully to what each person says and give reinforcement. Youth should know that their ideas are heard and valued. 

Generally the Ma and Pa should do more listening than talking. The Ma and Pa ensure that participants do not criticize, judge, or blame others. If negative feelings about others are expressed, the Ma and Pa let the group know that the intent of discussions is for individuals to share insights and feelings about themselves—and about others if those feelings are edifying.