Companion Book
Personal Growth Companion:
Do sections I, II, and II.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Involvement (Required)
A. Be age 11 or in grade 6, or its equivalent.
B. Be an active member of the AY Society or Pathfinder Club.
II. Commitment (Required)
A. Repeat from memory the AY/Pathfinder Pledge and Law.
B. Read the Happy Path if not previously read.
III. Growth (Required)
A. Earn the Companion Reading Certificate or the Junior Reading Certificate.
* *See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.
Spiritual Growth Companion:
Do Sections I and select either II or III.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Scripture (Required)
A. Memorize a Bible text for each of the following subjects: prayer, doctrine, behavior, salvation, relationships,
promises/praise, great passages.*
B. Recite in order the names of the New Testament books of the Bible and know the four areas into which the books
are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find any given book.
II. Church Heritage (Optional)
A. With your parents, read about the first vision of E.G. White. Discuss with them how God uses prophets to present
His message to the church, OR fulfill other options in the Instructor's Manual.*
III. Christian Heritage (Optional)
A. Participate in a skit on the childhood of Jesus, and role-play before an audience.
*See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.
Serving Others Companion:
Select two of the three sections.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. One to One (Optional)
A. Make a personal visit to an elderly member of your church and follow it up with a thoughtful phone call, letter or
card expressing joy in meeting him/her.
II. Group Witness (Optional)
A. Participate in an outreach activity, and bring a non-SDA friend to participate or observe.
III. Community Outreach (Optional)
A. With the help of 2 or 3 friends spend 6 hours working for your church, school. or community. Making Friends Companion: Select two of the three sections.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Building Relationships (Optional)
A. Discuss the principle and demonstrate the meaning of respect for people of different cultures and gender.
II. Christian Lifestyle (Optional)
B. Discuss and demonstrate respect for your parents/guardian and what they provide for you.
III. Good citizenship (Optional)
A. List 5 rules of flag courtesy and demonstrate how to fold a flag.
B. Study and report orally on your nationality and draw your family tree.*
Health & Fitness Companion:
Select two of the three sections.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Health Principles (Optional)
A. List and discuss 5 foods in each area: high in sugar, high in salt, high in saturated animal fat.
B. List and discuss 5 prominent family health problems, and discuss areas of prevention for each.
II. First Aid/Safety (Optional)
A. Complete the Basic First Aid Honor.**
B. Study and practice "Home Safety".*
III. Fitness & Exercise (Optional)
A. Discuss with a physical therapist or PE teacher the difference between aerobic and non-aerobic exercise.
B. Complete one of the fitness tests for your age.*
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Youth Organization Companion:
Select two of the three sections.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Leadership (Optional)
A. Plan and lead a devotional service for your unit, club or Sabbath School.
B. Help your unit plan a half-day or 10-mile (16km) orienteering hike and lead out in the activity.
II. Club Awareness (Optional)
A. Discuss with your counselor your involvement in the total Pathfinder Club program, OR for AY Societies, invite a
Pathfinder expert to speak to your group.*
III. Pathfinder Programming (Optional)
A. Take part in and rate your club unit four of the following:
*See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Nature Study Companion:
Do sections I
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Spiritual Lessons (Required)
A. Review the story of creation, and keep a 7-day outdoor log of your personal observations from nature in which
each day focuses on those things that were created on that day.
II. Nature Appreciation (Optional)
A. Animal Tracking - Make plaster cast of 3 different animal tracks.
B. Trees and Cacti - Collect or obtain and identify the leaves of 15 different trees and 7 shrubs, OR photograph and
observe at lest 5 different kinds of cacti.
III. Nature Honor (Optional)
A. Complete a nature honor at your skill level, not a previously earned.**
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Outdoor Living Companion:
Do sections I or II.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I and II.
I. Outdoor Skills (Optional)
A. Tie and know the practical use of 15 knots.
B. Learn or review the safety rules for camping.*
II. Outdoor Activities (Optional)
A. Earn Camping Skills #2 Honor.** (Camping Skills Campout Plan)
*See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Honor Enrichment Companion:
This track not required.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I and II.
I. Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Household Arts
A. Complete one honor at your skill level, not previously earned, in the area of art, craft, hobby, or household skills.**
II. Recreational & Vocational
A. Complete one honor at your skill level, not previously earned, in the area of recreational skills, vocational studies,
or outdoors industries.**
B. Earn a Beginner's Swimming Honor, if not previously earned.**
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Do sections I, II, and II.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Involvement (Required)
A. Be age 11 or in grade 6, or its equivalent.
B. Be an active member of the AY Society or Pathfinder Club.
II. Commitment (Required)
A. Repeat from memory the AY/Pathfinder Pledge and Law.
B. Read the Happy Path if not previously read.
III. Growth (Required)
A. Earn the Companion Reading Certificate or the Junior Reading Certificate.
* *See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.
Spiritual Growth Companion:
Do Sections I and select either II or III.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Scripture (Required)
A. Memorize a Bible text for each of the following subjects: prayer, doctrine, behavior, salvation, relationships,
promises/praise, great passages.*
B. Recite in order the names of the New Testament books of the Bible and know the four areas into which the books
are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find any given book.
II. Church Heritage (Optional)
A. With your parents, read about the first vision of E.G. White. Discuss with them how God uses prophets to present
His message to the church, OR fulfill other options in the Instructor's Manual.*
III. Christian Heritage (Optional)
A. Participate in a skit on the childhood of Jesus, and role-play before an audience.
*See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.
Serving Others Companion:
Select two of the three sections.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. One to One (Optional)
A. Make a personal visit to an elderly member of your church and follow it up with a thoughtful phone call, letter or
card expressing joy in meeting him/her.
II. Group Witness (Optional)
A. Participate in an outreach activity, and bring a non-SDA friend to participate or observe.
III. Community Outreach (Optional)
A. With the help of 2 or 3 friends spend 6 hours working for your church, school. or community. Making Friends Companion: Select two of the three sections.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Building Relationships (Optional)
A. Discuss the principle and demonstrate the meaning of respect for people of different cultures and gender.
II. Christian Lifestyle (Optional)
B. Discuss and demonstrate respect for your parents/guardian and what they provide for you.
III. Good citizenship (Optional)
A. List 5 rules of flag courtesy and demonstrate how to fold a flag.
B. Study and report orally on your nationality and draw your family tree.*
Health & Fitness Companion:
Select two of the three sections.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Health Principles (Optional)
A. List and discuss 5 foods in each area: high in sugar, high in salt, high in saturated animal fat.
B. List and discuss 5 prominent family health problems, and discuss areas of prevention for each.
II. First Aid/Safety (Optional)
A. Complete the Basic First Aid Honor.**
B. Study and practice "Home Safety".*
III. Fitness & Exercise (Optional)
A. Discuss with a physical therapist or PE teacher the difference between aerobic and non-aerobic exercise.
B. Complete one of the fitness tests for your age.*
- President's Physical Fitness
- Canadian Fitness
- Health-Related Physical Fitness (for physically disabled)
- Set goals and improve.
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Youth Organization Companion:
Select two of the three sections.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Leadership (Optional)
A. Plan and lead a devotional service for your unit, club or Sabbath School.
B. Help your unit plan a half-day or 10-mile (16km) orienteering hike and lead out in the activity.
II. Club Awareness (Optional)
A. Discuss with your counselor your involvement in the total Pathfinder Club program, OR for AY Societies, invite a
Pathfinder expert to speak to your group.*
III. Pathfinder Programming (Optional)
A. Take part in and rate your club unit four of the following:
- Induction
- Club Meeting
- Pathfinder Sabbath
- Investiture Service
- Quarterly Scheduling
- Club Campout
*See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Nature Study Companion:
Do sections I
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Spiritual Lessons (Required)
A. Review the story of creation, and keep a 7-day outdoor log of your personal observations from nature in which
each day focuses on those things that were created on that day.
II. Nature Appreciation (Optional)
A. Animal Tracking - Make plaster cast of 3 different animal tracks.
B. Trees and Cacti - Collect or obtain and identify the leaves of 15 different trees and 7 shrubs, OR photograph and
observe at lest 5 different kinds of cacti.
III. Nature Honor (Optional)
A. Complete a nature honor at your skill level, not a previously earned.**
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Outdoor Living Companion:
Do sections I or II.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I and II.
I. Outdoor Skills (Optional)
A. Tie and know the practical use of 15 knots.
B. Learn or review the safety rules for camping.*
II. Outdoor Activities (Optional)
A. Earn Camping Skills #2 Honor.** (Camping Skills Campout Plan)
*See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirements.
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Honor Enrichment Companion:
This track not required.
Trail Voyager: Do Sections I and II.
I. Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Household Arts
A. Complete one honor at your skill level, not previously earned, in the area of art, craft, hobby, or household skills.**
II. Recreational & Vocational
A. Complete one honor at your skill level, not previously earned, in the area of recreational skills, vocational studies,
or outdoors industries.**
B. Earn a Beginner's Swimming Honor, if not previously earned.**
**See AY Honor Handbook for requirements.
Companion Reading Assignment
Download a Record Card or a Check Sheet of all the requirements for the Companion AY Class
- Read Chapters 7 , 8 , and 9 of The Desire of Ages by Ellen White.
- Read at least one of the Gospels: Matthew , Mark , Luke , John
- Read at least one book and two articles on national heroes (may be any nationality).
- Read three Psalms that relate to nature, such as Psalm 11 , Psalm 19 , Psalm 91 , Psalm 96 , Psalm 98 , or Psalm 148
- From your local Christian book store, school, or public library obtain and read a book on one of the following:
- Read Weeks 14-26 in the Weekly Bible Reading Guide. Week 14
HOPE
Psalm 94:12-19
Psalm 95
1 Kings 3
Psalm 63
Psalm 59
Week 15
LOVE
Philippians 2
Psalm 136
Psalm 100
Ephesians 5
Week 16
JOY
Isaiah 9:2-10:19
Isaiah 49
Psalm 28
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Week 17
ADVENTURE
Psalm 37
1 John 1
Psalm 51
James 1:22-23
Revelation 3:15-16
Matthew 14:25-33
Week 18
CELEBRATION
Philippians 1
Psalm 1
Ezekiel 15
Malachi 1
Week 19
PROMISES
Psalm 118
Deuteronomy 31
Psalm 23
Daniel 7:9
Romans 8:38-39
Week 20
FAITHFULNESS
Esther 1-2
Esther 3-4
Esther 5
Esther 6
Esther 7
Esther 8
Esther 9
Week 21
CHRISTIANITY
Ephesians 4
Matthew 10
Proverbs 25
Micah 6
Proverbs 14
Week 22
DEVOTION
Psalm 103
Lamentations 3
Job 40-42
Week 23
DECISIONS
Matthew 4
Matthew 16
Mark 8
Luke 14
Week 24
EXAMPLE
Mark 10:32-45
Acts 10
Galatians 6:1-8
Luke 23
1 John 2
2 Peter 1-3
Week 25
LIFE WITH GOD
Hebrews 13
John 3
Revelation 21
Leviticus 19
1 Peter 1
Week 26
OBEDIENCE
Romans 12
Matthew 6:1-25
Isaiah 14:14-32
Jonah 1
Jonah 2
Jonah 3
Jonah 4