RANGER BOOK
Personal Growth
Ranger: Do sections I, II, and II.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Involvement (Required)
A. Be age 13 or in grade 8, 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. Illustrate the meaning of the Law by doing one of the following:
A. Earn the Ranger Reading Certificate or the Junior Reading Certificate.*
Spiritual Discovery
Ranger: Do section I and select either II or III.
Wilderness Ranger: 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. Study the Biblical reason for the 13 doctrines listed in the baptismal vows.
II. Church Heritage (Optional)
A. Draw a flow chart showing the titles of the church Pathfinder Club leadership: world, division, union,
conference, local club, and unit counselor, or fulfill other options in Instructor's Manual.*
III. Christian Heritage (Optional)
A. Role play the experience of a person during the Middle Ages or Reformation who affected church history.
Serving Others
Ranger: Do section I and select either II or III.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. One to One
A. Make a personal visit for Jesus to a non-member of your church, and follow it up with a brief visit, leaving
him/her some reading material.
II. Group Witness (Optional)
A. Plan and participate in an activity, and assist 6 hours in an outreach program.
III. Community Outreach
A. With the help of a friend, spend 8 hours working for your church, school, or community.
Making Friends
Ranger: Do section I and select either II or III.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Building Relationships
A. Role-play the story of the Good Samaritan, and think of ways to serve 3 neighbors, and then do so.
II. Christian Lifestyle
A. Discuss the need for leadership and how it affects me.
III. Good citizenship
A. Earn the honor in Christian Citizenship.**
Health & Fitness
Ranger: Do section I and select either II or III.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Health Principles (Optional)
A. Make a chart showing how 3 physical characteristics have passed from one generation to the next in your
family. Include one health problem, if possible.
B. Present a 2-page written or a 3-min. oral report with illustrations showing the effects of alcohol on the
body and mind.
II. First Aid/Safety (Optional)
A. Complete the First Aid Honor.
B. Study and practice "Hypothermia Prevention".*
III. Fitness & Exercise (Optional)
A. Chart your exercise program for one month. Discuss the benefits of regular exercise.
B. Complete one of the fitness tests for your age.*
Youth Organization
Ranger: Select two of three sections
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Leadership (Optional)
A. Meet with your club staff or Sabbath school leaders in a planning session.
B. Help plan and participate in a weekend campout.
II. Club Awareness (Optional)
A. Discuss with your club director your club's 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. Help plan, participate in, and evaluate the role of the Pathfinders' families in the following:
Nature Study
Ranger: Do section I.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Spiritual Lessons (Requirement)
A. Review the story of the Ten Commandments, and perform 3 experiments which demonstrate the natural laws
of God, (e.g., law of gravity, law of magnetism).
II. Nature Appreciation (Optional)
A. Lichens/Shells- Make a "eternal garden", OR Collect and identify 15 different shells and tell where
they may be found.
B. Insects/Wild Flowers- Collect or obtain and mount 15 species of insects representing at least 6 different
orders, OR draw, photograph, or collect pictures of 20 kinds of wild flowers and identify correctly.
III. Nature Honor
A. Complete a nature honor at your skill level not previously earned.*
Outdoor Living
Ranger: Do sections I or II.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I and II.
I. Outdoor Skills
A. Prepare a knot board that includes 25 knots.
B. Learn the Wilderness safety rules.*
II. Outdoor Activities
A. Earn Camping Skills #4 honor.**
- Camping Skills Campout Plan
Honor Enrichment
Ranger: This track not required.
Wilderness Ranger: 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 outdoor industries.**
B. Earn the Beginner's Swimming Honor, if not previously earned.**
Ranger: Do sections I, II, and II.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Involvement (Required)
A. Be age 13 or in grade 8, 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. Illustrate the meaning of the Law by doing one of the following:
- Art
- Written composition
- Panel discussion
- Role playing
- Skit
- Musical Interpretation
A. Earn the Ranger Reading Certificate or the Junior Reading Certificate.*
Spiritual Discovery
Ranger: Do section I and select either II or III.
Wilderness Ranger: 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. Study the Biblical reason for the 13 doctrines listed in the baptismal vows.
II. Church Heritage (Optional)
A. Draw a flow chart showing the titles of the church Pathfinder Club leadership: world, division, union,
conference, local club, and unit counselor, or fulfill other options in Instructor's Manual.*
III. Christian Heritage (Optional)
A. Role play the experience of a person during the Middle Ages or Reformation who affected church history.
Serving Others
Ranger: Do section I and select either II or III.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. One to One
A. Make a personal visit for Jesus to a non-member of your church, and follow it up with a brief visit, leaving
him/her some reading material.
II. Group Witness (Optional)
A. Plan and participate in an activity, and assist 6 hours in an outreach program.
III. Community Outreach
A. With the help of a friend, spend 8 hours working for your church, school, or community.
Making Friends
Ranger: Do section I and select either II or III.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Building Relationships
A. Role-play the story of the Good Samaritan, and think of ways to serve 3 neighbors, and then do so.
II. Christian Lifestyle
A. Discuss the need for leadership and how it affects me.
III. Good citizenship
A. Earn the honor in Christian Citizenship.**
Health & Fitness
Ranger: Do section I and select either II or III.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Health Principles (Optional)
A. Make a chart showing how 3 physical characteristics have passed from one generation to the next in your
family. Include one health problem, if possible.
B. Present a 2-page written or a 3-min. oral report with illustrations showing the effects of alcohol on the
body and mind.
II. First Aid/Safety (Optional)
A. Complete the First Aid Honor.
B. Study and practice "Hypothermia Prevention".*
III. Fitness & Exercise (Optional)
A. Chart your exercise program for one month. Discuss the benefits of regular 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.
Youth Organization
Ranger: Select two of three sections
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Leadership (Optional)
A. Meet with your club staff or Sabbath school leaders in a planning session.
B. Help plan and participate in a weekend campout.
II. Club Awareness (Optional)
A. Discuss with your club director your club's 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. Help plan, participate in, and evaluate the role of the Pathfinders' families in the following:
- Induction
- Club meeting
- Pathfinder Sabbath
- Investiture service
- Quarterly scheduling
- Club campout
Nature Study
Ranger: Do section I.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Spiritual Lessons (Requirement)
A. Review the story of the Ten Commandments, and perform 3 experiments which demonstrate the natural laws
of God, (e.g., law of gravity, law of magnetism).
II. Nature Appreciation (Optional)
A. Lichens/Shells- Make a "eternal garden", OR Collect and identify 15 different shells and tell where
they may be found.
B. Insects/Wild Flowers- Collect or obtain and mount 15 species of insects representing at least 6 different
orders, OR draw, photograph, or collect pictures of 20 kinds of wild flowers and identify correctly.
III. Nature Honor
A. Complete a nature honor at your skill level not previously earned.*
Outdoor Living
Ranger: Do sections I or II.
Wilderness Ranger: Do Sections I and II.
I. Outdoor Skills
A. Prepare a knot board that includes 25 knots.
B. Learn the Wilderness safety rules.*
II. Outdoor Activities
A. Earn Camping Skills #4 honor.**
- Camping Skills Campout Plan
Honor Enrichment
Ranger: This track not required.
Wilderness Ranger: 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 outdoor industries.**
B. Earn the Beginner's Swimming Honor, if not previously earned.**
RANGER READING ASSIGNMENTS
Download a
Record Card or a
Check Sheet of all the requirements for the Ranger AY Class
- Read 5 Chapters of The Great Controversy by Ellen White from Chapters 1-20
- From newspapers or news magazines find and read at least 2 articles that express Good Samaritan concepts
- Read a book on the creation-science conflict.
- Read at least 2 articles on alcohol problems
and 1 article on aerobics.
- Is alcohol really good for you? (alcohol)
- Wine Benefits Without the Wine (alcohol)
- Getting Fit for Fun (aerobics)
- Read Weeks 40-52 in the Weekly Bible Reading Guide.
- Week 40
JUDGEMENT
Revelation 6-8
1 Peter 4:12-19
1 Peter 5:1-11
Romans 13
Job 14:1-7
Zephaniah 1-3 - Week 41
HEAVEN
Revelation 21
Matthew 12
1 Peter 3
Hebrews 4
Isaiah 21 - Week 42
BIBLE STUDY
Psalm 5
Psalm 32
2 Timothy 3
Isaiah 35
Acts 17 - Week 43
CHALLENGES
Matthew 22
Luke 14:26
2 Corinthians 7:1
Exodus 4
Matthew 24
Luke 24 - Week 44
CALLING
Isaiah 6
Matthew 4:12-25
Acts 15
1 Corinthians 3
Acts 1 - Week 45
REDEMPTION
Genesis 3
Exodus 15:1-18
Isaiah 59
Psalm 98
Hebrews 1
Galatians 3 - Week 46
BEGINNINGS
John 3
John 11
Isaiah 40
Philemon 1
1 Kings 10
Psalm 137 - Week 47
SABBATH
Exodus 12-20
Matthew 12
Mark 1-2
Hebrews 3
Genesis 1-2
Isaiah 56 - Week 48
COMFORT
Psalm 27
Psalm 25
Psalm 32
Hosea 6:1-3
Psalm 117
Deuteronomy 10 - Week 49
FUTURE
Revelation 20
Psalm 46
Psalm 84
Psalm 90
Revelation 18 - Week 50
PEERS
1 John 4
Isaiah 55
Joel 2
Luke 15
Genesis 37-39
Genesis 40-44
Genesis 45-48 - Week 51
SERVICE
2 Corinthians 4
Mark 9
Matthew 25
1 Corinthians 12
Matthew 9 - Week 52
DISCIPLESHIP
Mark 8
John 21
Isaiah 53
James 2
Revelation 22