Field Leadership Honor

Recreational Activities

Requirements

  1. Have two of the following honors:
    • Camping IV;
    • Campfires and outdoor cooking;
    • Map and compass;
    • Pioneering;
    • Pioneering projects;
    • First aid - basic.
  2. Through the study of the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy, learn how outdoor activities influenced the following biblical characters:
    • Moses;
    • David;
    • Elijah;
    • John the Baptist;
    • Jesus.
  3. Teach a group of Pathfinders how to preserve and care for nature, addressing the following topics:
    • Camp safety;
    • Proper disposal of waste;
    • Fire safety;
    • Safety in the use of water sources;
    • Sanitation;
    • Rules of conduct.
  4. Know at least 10 qualities of a good Pathfinder leader.

    Answer: Ten qualities: being an example (Christian character and good witness), responsible, organized, patient, communicative, fair and impartial, dedicated, knowing how to work as a team, knowing how to listen, being courageous and balanced, loving and caring for those one leads and having a spirit of service. A good leader inspires by example, not just by giving orders. — A good leader leads by example: character, service, patience and care for those one leads are worth more than giving orders.

  5. Know what to do to overcome fear when lost. Know at least four ways to signal calls for help if you are lost.

    Answer: When you get lost: stay CALM, stop (do not wander aimlessly), take shelter, conserve energy and stay in a visible place (the STOP motto: Stop, Think, Observe, Plan). Four ways to signal for help: a whistle (3 blasts), a campfire/smoke, a mirror reflecting the sun, and large visual signs on the ground (SOS with rocks/branches) or colorful clothing. The number three is the distress signal. — Lost? Stop and stay calm — and signal with a whistle, fire/smoke, a mirror or a large SOS to be found.

  6. Describe at least four secular activities and four activities specific to the Sabbath, to be used outdoors, including on a rainy day.

    Answer: • Secular outdoor activities: hikes/trails, games and competitions, sports, nature observation. On a rainy day: board games and group dynamics under shelter, handicrafts, workshops. • Sabbath activities (spiritual): outdoor worship, study of nature as God's work, a meditation walk, hymns and Bible stories. On a rainy day: a Bible class, praise and dramatizations under the tent. — There are activities for every outdoor moment — recreational on ordinary days and spiritual on Sabbath, with a plan B for rain.

  7. Complete the following outdoors:
    • Plan, organize, and teach one of the following honors to a group of Pathfinders: Camping I, Camping II, Camping III, Camping IV, Camperaft, or Campfires and outdoor cooking;
    • Know where the nearest hospital is located;
    • Know where the nearest police station/precinct is located, or the headquarters of rangers in a park being visited.