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Resources

Personal Growth

1. Be in Grade 5 or its equivalent.
2. a. Develop your daily devotional life by studying the Weekly Devotional Guide (weeks 1 - 13) and the book of Matthew utilizing printed or
       electronic study guide/ resources.
    b. Journal your thoughts by asking these questions:
      - "What did I learn about God?"
      - "What did I learn about myself?"
      - "How can I apply this to my life today?"
   You may journal through writing, drawing or electronic process
3. Memorize the Pathfinder Pledge & Law. 4. Learn the Pathfinder Song.

Spiritual Discovery

1. a. Memorize in order the names of the New Testament books of the Bible and know the four areas into which the books are grouped.    
    b. Demonstrate your ability to find any New Testament book.
       Simple Ways for Kids to Learn the Books of the Bible
​2. Memorize a Bible text for the following subjects:
  • Prayer
  • Doctrine
  • Behavior
  • Salvation
  • Relationships
  • Promises/Praise
  • Great Passages
3. Participate in a skit on a story about the life of Jesus such as: 4. Learn about the worldwide Advent Awakening (late 1700s to 1844 time period) by identifying seven people and three events explaining why they are important.
    (Pathways of the Pioneers)

Advanced for Spiritual Discovery
1. Complete Friend requirements.
2. Create a time line showing the main events of the life of Jesus.

Serving Others

1. In consultation with your leader, plan ways and find opportunities to spend time being a friend with someone in need.
2. Spend at least four hours participating in projects that benefit the church or school.

Advanced for Serving Others
1. Complete Friend requirements.
2. Bring someone who does not regularly attend church to a church program or activity.

Making Friends

  1. Discover 10 qualities of being a good friend and share two that are most important to you.
  2. Fulfill requirements #1, #2 and #3 of the Christian Citizenship Honor.

Advanced for Making Friends
Complete Friend requirements
Complete the Christian Citizenship Honor, if not previously earned

Health and Fitness

1. Learn the value of good nutrition & water by discussing: 2. Earn the Red Alert I Honor.
3. Complete the Basic Water Safety OR Beginner Swimming Honor if not previously earned.

Advanced for Health and Fitness
1. Complete Friend requirements.
2. Participate in a lifestyle fitness program for your age such as:
    President's Challenge Active Lifestyle Program
    Live Healthy Bermuda Kids
    Or similar program

Nature Study

1. a. Read Romans 1:19,20 and tell how nature reveals God's character.
    b. Find two other Chapters in the Bible that demonstrate how nature reveals God's character.
2. Birds/Mammals
    Set up a feeding station for the birds or mammals. Report on the types of visitors you observe for one week.
     - A bird feeding station can be made using a a pine cone covered with peanut butter then rolled in bird seed. Check the Bird honor page for more ideas.

Advanced for Nature Study
1. Complete Friend requirements
2. Seeds or Amphibians/Reptiles
    Collect or obtain and identify 15 different kinds of seeds.
     OR
    Help set up and observe a terrarium for amphibians/reptiles
2. Complete a nature honor at your skill level, not previously earned. (Skill level 1)

Outdoor Living

1. Tie and know the practical use of 10 knots.
2. Earn the Camping Skills I Honor, if not previously earned.
   (Camping Skills Campout Plan) - counselor helps

Honor Enrichment

Trail Friend
1. Complete an honor, not previously earned, in the area of Arts & Crafts or Household Arts. (Skill level 1)
2. Complete an honor, not previously earned, in the area of Recreational, Vocational or Outdoor Industries. (Skill level 1)