Joy in the Journey Challenge & Monthly Preparation Chart

The Monthly Preparation Chart and the Joy in the Journey Challenge are designed to help you spiritually prepare and physically prepare for Trek. It is designed for you to complete before your feet ever hit the dusty trek trail. This is a way to bring "Joy in the Journey" for your lives right now and is for all Youth and Youth Leaders, including those unable to attend Trek with us this year! Start now and complete by May 22nd.

We encourage you to seek guidance from your Father in Heaven as you complete these goals. As you prayerfully prepare for Trek through this program, you will be strengthened and tender mercies will bless your life. You will be prepared to bless the lives of others.

Below is a monthly outline with links to resources to use as your guide. You can also print the Monthly Preparation Chart and the Joy in the Journey Challenge Checklist.

FEBRUARY

• Walk 30 minutes 3 times a week

• Begin keeping a Trek Journal

• Review the Pioneer Clothing Checklist & acquire good shoes for walking & hiking.

• Learn Pioneer songs, including “As Zion’s Youth in Latter Days”

• Read or Watch ”Joy and Spiritual Survival" Pres. Nelson Oct 2016 General Conference Talk

• Review Trek Personal Packing List

MARCH

• Walk 40 minutes 3 times a week. - Complete a 4 mile walk in 3 hours by March 15th.

• Write about a question that has come to your mind in your Trek journal.

• Acquire or sew Bonnet – apron / hat - vest

• Learn the Trek dances. Tutorials on website

• Watch “Ephraim's Rescue” and talk to your friends & family about pioneer heritage

• Acquire a 5 gallon bucket with removable lid

APRIL

• Walk 50 minutes 3 times a week. - Complete a 6 mile walk in 3 hours by April 15th.

• Write in your Trek journal about something you feel impressed to do.

• Acquire or sew Dresses and skirts / Shirts and pants

• Work on your family history, learn about your ancestors.

• Watch “17 Miracles”

• Locate all personal items for your 5 gallon bucket

MAY

• Walk 60 minutes 3 times a week. - Complete an 8 mile walk in 3 hours by May 15th.

• Ponder and write down your goals for your Trek experience in your journal

• Finalize Trek clothing. --Acquire new shoes, if needed

• Attend the temple, while there think about how the pioneers were willing to travel so far to reach the temple.

• Study the meaning of Joy in your personal scripture study.

• Finalize Trek Packing List

REGULARLY

• Read scriptures for at least 5 minutes a day

• Find an opportunity to bear your testimony

• Write in your journal. Keep a record of your feelings in preparation for and during trek

• Read several pioneer stories found on this website, lds.org, or other sources

• Perform acts of service for your family, neighbors, and friends.

• Talk to a family member about your family history

• Check palmerstakeyouth.org for information and updates monthly!