For ma’s and pa’s

Those who have been asked to attend trek as Ma's and Pa's have a critical role to play.  They help set the tone of spirituality and unity that is essential in making the trek successful

Dear MA and PA,

Welcome aboard! We are happy to have you join this trek. Thank you for your service!

The goal of the trek is to create an atmosphere for our youth to feel the spirit of the pioneers and to hopefully have a spiritual experience. For some, it may even be a life-changing experience. We believe that through this trek our youth will become more desirous to serve missions, do family history, go to the temple, better appreciate their families, and most importantly, become closer and more reliant on our Savior. Much of the responsibility of achieving this goal rests on your shoulders.

Your most important responsibility is to love the youth, especially the youth in your trek family. This love will be your greatest resource. In addition, your spiritual preparation (personal prayer, scripture study, temple attendance, knowing some pioneer stories, etc.) is of utmost importance and will help you be in tune with the Spirit so you can receive the help and guidance you need. The youth in your family will watch and emulate you throughout the trek and even afterward.

Keep things positive. There will be setbacks and events that are confusing or frustrating. Please avoid being critical of any aspect of the trek. Negativity is contagious and will degrade the experience for all. The youth will be blessed by your happy attitude. The trek will be difficult at times; the youth will need your encouragement and strength. It is your job to help the youth find the meaning in all the good, difficult, and trying experiences. As a couple, prayerfully consider the information in this handbook and plan together how you can affect the lives of the youth in your family. The trek will increase faith and make positive changes in everyone involved. However, it entails full participation in the program with a willingness to give and help spontaneously.

Training Meetings

We will hold two training meetings to help you have all information you need to support you in your role as a Ma and Pa. Please plan to be in attendance at both meetings.

Dates To Be Determined.

Packing List for Ma's and Pa's

  • All of the items listed  on the General Packing List

    PLUS

  • (2) -5 Gallon water coolers for your handcart or

  • (2)- 6 Person tents for your family (1 Boys and 1 Girls tent)

  • 1 Medium rectangular cooler for lunches

  • (1)- 2/4 person tent for Ma and Pa lodging

  • (4)-Tarps to be used under the tent and to cover the handcart in the event of inclement weather and dusty conditions

  • Rope (20 feet), bungee cords, etc to lash down tarp on handcart and 2 pair of extra leather gloves for pulling handcart

  • Claw hammer for installing and removing metal tent stakes, pocket knife and leatherman multitool.

  • (2) Headlight Flashlights with extra batteries (LED style best for battery life)

  • 5 Gallon bucket (Screw on lids  preferred)

  • Family discussion material

  • Games and activities

  • Small First Aid kit (should contain: Bandaids, moleskin, neosporin, Tylenol, sun screen, hand sanitizer).

  • Snack bucket-empty 5 Gal bucket

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