Mas and Pas

Equipment List for Mas & Pas to provide for their Trek family

Required:

  • One 5 gallon jug for the handcart

  • Three tents with tarps - one for girls, one for boys, one for Ma and Pa (Logistics will transport these)

  • 20-30’ rope for the handcart

  • Paracord + carabiners to attach water bottles to the handcart

  • Snacks for the handcart - nothing that will melt, be aware of any food allergies in your family

  • Battery powered lantern with extra batteries for camp

  • First aid kit for the handcart – should include basic supplies to treat bleeds, blisters, bites, burns, dehydration (electrolyte packets)

Not required but recommended:

  • Extra pairs of knee high pantyhose for the handcart

  • Extra hand sanitizer or wipes

  • Extra feminine sanitary supplies

  • Extra toilet paper or disposable wipes for the handcart

  • A hammer or mallet for camp

  • Basic supplies for family games or activities - to do on the trail or at camp

  • Garbage or ziploc bags for the handcart

  • An extra tarp for the handcart

  • Consecrated oil

Roles of Mas & Pas

  • Enhance the spiritual experiences

  • Build unity

  • Challenge youth to participate wholeheartedly – encourage your youth to have good equipment/shoes, walk and prepare physically

  • Set expectations - Work together, show respect to each other

  • Keep things positive

  • Help the family youth leaders  (role of graduating seniors)

  • Be there - be present for the entire trek and walk with your group the entire way

  • Be flexible

  • Lead Family Discussions – take advantage of time on the trail and in evenings (testify of truth)

  • Maintain hydration & encourage safety

  • Keep track of participants

Notes for Mas & Pas

  • Watch over families – make sure each youth is eating and drinking plenty.  Also remind them to use sunscreen and insect repellent

  • Please do not share much about daily schedule with the youth.  We will need to be flexible, times WILL change

  • Be on time to start each day, including arriving at Stake Center on the first day

  • Please DO NOT inform the youth of which family/handcart they will be in until trek begins

  • Start to get to know your youth – love them and pray for them

  • Bring extra snacks (that won’t melt) for your families!

Spiritual Preparation

  • Daily Prayer – personal and family

  • Listening to and heeding the Spirit  (Open our hearts to see God’s hand)

  • Studying the Book of Mormon and other scriptures regularly, giving special attention to the gospel principles that can be taught on trek

  • Go to temple regularly

  • Learning about Church history, ancestors, and handcard pioneers

  • Improving teaching and listening skills