Companion Class Requirements

General

1. Be 11 years old and/or in grade 6 or its equivalent.
2. Be an active member of the Pathfinder Club.
3. Learn or review the meaning of the Pathfinder Pledge and illustrate its meaning in an interesting way.
4. Read the book The Happy Path or similar book on the Pledge and Law if not previously read.
5. Have a current Book Club Certificate and write at least a paragraph of review on one book of your choice.

Advanced

1. Know the composition and proper use of your National Flag.

Spiritual Discovery

1. Memorize the New Testament books and know the four areas into which the books are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find any given book.
2. Hold a current memory gem certificate.
3. Choose in consultation with your leader, one of the following areas:
   1. One of Christ's Parables
   2. One of Christ's Miracles
   3. Sermon on the Mount
   4. Second Advent Sermon

      and show your knowledge of what Christ taught in one of the following ways:

1. Discussion with the leader
2. Group activity
3. Giving a talk

4. Read the gospels of Matthew and Mark in any translation. Commit to memory any two of the following:

1. Beatitude   Matthew 3:3-12
2. Lord's Prayer   Matthew 6:9-13
3. Christ's Return   Matthew 24:4-7, 11-14
4. Gospel Commission  Matthew 28:18-20

Advanced

1. Read about Ellen White's first vision and discuss how God uses prophets to present His message to the church.
2. Complete the crossword puzzle on the first vision of Ellen White.

Serving Others

1. By consultation with your leader, work out ways to spend at least two hours in your community demonstrating in a consistent manner, real companionship to someone else.
2. Spend at least a half day participating in a project that will benefit the community or your church.

   

Advanced

1. Participate in an outreach activity, and bring a non-SDA friend to participate or observe.

Friendship Development

1. Discuss the principle and demonstrate the meaning of respect for people of different cultures and gender.

   

Advanced

1. Discuss and demonstrate respect for your parents/guardian and what they provide for you.

Health and Fitness

1. Memorize and explain 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.
2. Discuss with your leader physical fitness and regular exercise as they relate to healthful living.
3. Learn about the detrimental effects of smoking on health and fitness, and write your own pledge of commitment to abstaining from the use of tobacco.
4. Complete the Advanced Beginner's Swimming Honor.

   

Advanced

1. HIV/AIDS curriculum
2. Attend a Five Day Plan, or view two films on health, or make a poster on smoking or drug abuse, or help prepare a display on tobacco for a show, etc.

Organization and Leadership Development

1. Plan and lead a devotional service for your group.
2. Help your Unit or Club plan a special activity such as a party, hike, or overnight campout.

   

Advanced

1. Participate in a special club event such as an Investiture, open house, induction, or Pathfinder Sabbath and then evaluate the event to determine how it can be improved.

Nature Study

1. Participate in nature games OR participate in a one hour nature walk.
2. Complete one of the following honors: Amphibians, Birds, Livestock, Poultry, Reptiles, Shells, Trees, or Shrubs.
3. Review the study of creation, and keep a seven day outdoor log of your personal observations from nature in which each day focuses on those parts that were created on that day.

   

Advanced

1. Identify and describe twelve birds in the wild and twelve native trees.

Outdoor Life

1. Find the eight general directions without the aid of a compass.
2. Participate in a two night campout. Know at least 6 points relative to the selection of a campsite.
3. Learn or review the Friend knots. Tie and know the practical use of the following knots: Sheet Bend, Sheepshank, Fisherman's Knot, Timber Hitch, Taut Line Hitch. Learn 3 basic lashings.
4. Pass a test in Companion first aid.

   

Advanced

1. Build five different fires and describe their uses. Discuss the safety rules in lighting fires, or hike 8 kms and keep a log.
2. Cook a camp meal without utensils.
3. Prepare a knot board with at least fifteen different knots.

Lifestyle Enrichment

1. Complete one Honor in Arts and Crafts not previously earned.

   Advanced

1. Complete one Honor in Household Arts, Health & Science, Vocational, or Outdoor Industries not previously earned.