VOYAGER BOOK
Personal Growth
Voyager: Do sections I, II, and II.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Involvement (Required)
A. Be age 14 OR in grade 9, or it's equivalent.
B. Be an active member of the AY society OR Pathfinder Club
II. Commitment (Required)
A. Repeat from memory the AY Aim, Motto and Pledge.
B. Illustrate the meaning of the Aim by doing one of the following:
A. Earn the Voyager Reading Certificate OR the Senior Reading Certificate.
Spiritual Discovery
Voyager: Do Sections I and select either II or III.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Scripture (Required)
A. Memorize a Bible text in each of the following categories:
1. Great Passages
2. Doctrine
3. Salvation
4. Prayer
5. Relationships
6. Behavior
7. Promises or praise
II. Church Heritage (Optional)
A. Read about J.N. Andrews. Discuss the importance of mission service to the church at that time in history
and why Christ gave the great commission (Matt. 28:18-20) and it's importance to the church today, or fulfill
other options in the Instructor's Manual.
III. Christian Heritage (Optional)
A. Give an oral or written book report to an audience on an evangelistic personality, such as
Roger Williams, Sojourner Truth, or Martin Luther King, Jr.
Serving Others
Voyager: Select two of the three sections.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. One on One (Optional)
A. Make a personal visit to a non-SDA young person, and share 5 things that Jesus has done for you,
and follow it up by introducing another Christian friend to nurture spiritual interest.
II. Group Witness (Optional)
A. Participate for 8 hours in an outreach program
III. Community Outreach (Optional)
A. Spend a minimum of 3 hours with a pastor or associate pastor, observing him/her in their pastoral duties. Making Friends Voyager: Select two of the three sections.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Building Relationships (Optional)
A. List and discuss the needs of the handicapped, and help plan and participate in a party for them.
II. Christian Lifestyle (Optional)
A. Fulfill requirements 3, 5, and 6 of the Stewardship honor.
III. Good Citizenship (Optional)
A. Diagram the structure of your city government.
Health and Fitness
Voyager: Select two of the three sections.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Health Principles (Optional)
A. Prepare and present a written or oral report on what the Bible says about vegetarianism vs. meat eating,
and list the advantages of each as indicated by modern studies.
B. Assist in "Health Screen and Lifestyle" outreach program., OR interview a respiratory therapist
or cardiologist regarding the benefits of exercise. Explain the treadmill test.
II. First Aid / Safety (Optional)
A. Complete the CPR honor.
B. Study and practice "Disaster Safety." III. Fitness / Exercise (Optional)
III. Fitness / Exercise (Optional)
A. Choose one lifetime exercise activity and record your exercise for one month.
B. Complete one of the fitness tests for your age:
1. President's Physical Fitness
2. Canadian Fitness
3. Health-related Physical Fitness (For the physically disabled.)
4. Set goals and improve.
See your instructor for requirements.
Youth Organization
Voyager: Select two of three sections.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Leadership (Optional)
A. Plan and lead out in a Pathfinder Club or Sabbath School activity.
B. Plan and teach two requirements in each of the following honors.
- Camping Skills I
- Camping Skills II
II. Club Awareness (Optional)
A. Discuss with your club staff the club-church involvement in the total Pathfinder Club program,
OR, for AY societies, invite a Pathfinder person to speak for your group.
III. Pathfinder Programming (Optional)
A. Plan and participate in, and evaluate your church participation in the following:
1. Induction
2. Club Meeting
3. Pathfinder Sabbath
4. Investiture Service
5. Yearly Scheduling
6. Club Campout
B. Complete requirements 2, 3 and 6 of the Advanced Drilling and Marching honor.
Nature Study
Voyager: Do section I
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Spiritual Lessons (Required)
A. Review the story of Nicodemus and relate it to the life cycle of the butterfly,
OR draw a life-cycle chart of the caterpillar giving the spiritual significance.
II. Nature Appreciation (Optional)
A. House Plants/Butterflies - Raise a plant using hydroponics principles,
OR identify and draw, collect, or photograph 10 species of butterflies.
B. Edible Wild Plants/Environmental Conservation - identify, prepare, and eat 10 variations of edible wild plants,
OR investigate and write a report on a small stream.
III. Nature Honor (Optional)
A. Complete a nature honor at your skill level not previously earned**
Outdoor Living
Voyager: Do Sections I or II.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I and II.
I. Outdoor Skills (Optional)
A. Earn the Knot Tying Honor.
B. Learn or review the Wilderness rules*
II. Outdoor Activity (Optional)
A. Earn one of the following honors**:
- Backpacking
- Pioneering
- Outdoor Leadership
- Wilderness Living
- Winter Camping
Honor Enrichment
Voyager: This track not required.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I and II
I. Arts & Crafts/Hobbies/Household Arts (Optional)
A. Complete one honor at your skill level, not previously earned, in the area of art, craft, hobby, or household
skills.**
II. Recreational/Outdoor Industries/Vocational (Optional)
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.**
* See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirmenets
**See AY Honor Manual for requirements.
Voyager: Do sections I, II, and II.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Involvement (Required)
A. Be age 14 OR in grade 9, or it's equivalent.
B. Be an active member of the AY society OR Pathfinder Club
II. Commitment (Required)
A. Repeat from memory the AY Aim, Motto and Pledge.
B. Illustrate the meaning of the Aim by doing one of the following:
- Art Project
- Panel Discussion
- Musical Interpretation
- Written Composition
- Role Playing
- Skit
A. Earn the Voyager Reading Certificate OR the Senior Reading Certificate.
Spiritual Discovery
Voyager: Do Sections I and select either II or III.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III
I. Scripture (Required)
A. Memorize a Bible text in each of the following categories:
1. Great Passages
2. Doctrine
3. Salvation
4. Prayer
5. Relationships
6. Behavior
7. Promises or praise
II. Church Heritage (Optional)
A. Read about J.N. Andrews. Discuss the importance of mission service to the church at that time in history
and why Christ gave the great commission (Matt. 28:18-20) and it's importance to the church today, or fulfill
other options in the Instructor's Manual.
III. Christian Heritage (Optional)
A. Give an oral or written book report to an audience on an evangelistic personality, such as
Roger Williams, Sojourner Truth, or Martin Luther King, Jr.
Serving Others
Voyager: Select two of the three sections.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. One on One (Optional)
A. Make a personal visit to a non-SDA young person, and share 5 things that Jesus has done for you,
and follow it up by introducing another Christian friend to nurture spiritual interest.
II. Group Witness (Optional)
A. Participate for 8 hours in an outreach program
III. Community Outreach (Optional)
A. Spend a minimum of 3 hours with a pastor or associate pastor, observing him/her in their pastoral duties. Making Friends Voyager: Select two of the three sections.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Building Relationships (Optional)
A. List and discuss the needs of the handicapped, and help plan and participate in a party for them.
II. Christian Lifestyle (Optional)
A. Fulfill requirements 3, 5, and 6 of the Stewardship honor.
III. Good Citizenship (Optional)
A. Diagram the structure of your city government.
Health and Fitness
Voyager: Select two of the three sections.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Health Principles (Optional)
A. Prepare and present a written or oral report on what the Bible says about vegetarianism vs. meat eating,
and list the advantages of each as indicated by modern studies.
B. Assist in "Health Screen and Lifestyle" outreach program., OR interview a respiratory therapist
or cardiologist regarding the benefits of exercise. Explain the treadmill test.
II. First Aid / Safety (Optional)
A. Complete the CPR honor.
B. Study and practice "Disaster Safety." III. Fitness / Exercise (Optional)
III. Fitness / Exercise (Optional)
A. Choose one lifetime exercise activity and record your exercise for one month.
B. Complete one of the fitness tests for your age:
1. President's Physical Fitness
2. Canadian Fitness
3. Health-related Physical Fitness (For the physically disabled.)
4. Set goals and improve.
See your instructor for requirements.
Youth Organization
Voyager: Select two of three sections.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Leadership (Optional)
A. Plan and lead out in a Pathfinder Club or Sabbath School activity.
B. Plan and teach two requirements in each of the following honors.
- Camping Skills I
- Camping Skills II
II. Club Awareness (Optional)
A. Discuss with your club staff the club-church involvement in the total Pathfinder Club program,
OR, for AY societies, invite a Pathfinder person to speak for your group.
III. Pathfinder Programming (Optional)
A. Plan and participate in, and evaluate your church participation in the following:
1. Induction
2. Club Meeting
3. Pathfinder Sabbath
4. Investiture Service
5. Yearly Scheduling
6. Club Campout
B. Complete requirements 2, 3 and 6 of the Advanced Drilling and Marching honor.
Nature Study
Voyager: Do section I
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I, II, and III.
I. Spiritual Lessons (Required)
A. Review the story of Nicodemus and relate it to the life cycle of the butterfly,
OR draw a life-cycle chart of the caterpillar giving the spiritual significance.
II. Nature Appreciation (Optional)
A. House Plants/Butterflies - Raise a plant using hydroponics principles,
OR identify and draw, collect, or photograph 10 species of butterflies.
B. Edible Wild Plants/Environmental Conservation - identify, prepare, and eat 10 variations of edible wild plants,
OR investigate and write a report on a small stream.
III. Nature Honor (Optional)
A. Complete a nature honor at your skill level not previously earned**
Outdoor Living
Voyager: Do Sections I or II.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I and II.
I. Outdoor Skills (Optional)
A. Earn the Knot Tying Honor.
B. Learn or review the Wilderness rules*
II. Outdoor Activity (Optional)
A. Earn one of the following honors**:
- Backpacking
- Pioneering
- Outdoor Leadership
- Wilderness Living
- Winter Camping
Honor Enrichment
Voyager: This track not required.
Frontier Voyager: Do Sections I and II
I. Arts & Crafts/Hobbies/Household Arts (Optional)
A. Complete one honor at your skill level, not previously earned, in the area of art, craft, hobby, or household
skills.**
II. Recreational/Outdoor Industries/Vocational (Optional)
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.**
* See Instructor's Manual for qualifying requirmenets
**See AY Honor Manual for requirements.
VOYAGER READING ASSIGNMENTS
Download a
Record Card or a
Check Sheet of all the requirements for the Voyager AY Class
- Select and read at least 50 pages from one of the following:
- Read a biography (book or article) on an early SDA church leader other than Ellen White.
- Read a book (or booklet of not less than 30 pages) on vegetarianism verses a meat diet.
- Read a book on one of the following:
- Read Weeks 1-26 in the Weekly Bible Reading Guide (senior level).
- Week 1
WHO AM I?
Psalm 139:13-16
John 14:12-31
John 15:1-17
Song of Solomon 7
Deuteronomy 32:9
Jeremiah 2:21
Psalm 18:33-36
Psalm 62:1-2 - Week 2
WHAT ABOUT ME?
Colossians 2:8-23
1 Corinthians 1:20-31
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Philippians 3:1-6
Romans 7:21-25
Luke 2:52
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
- Week 3
BEING IN CHARGE
Proverbs 16:7
Galatians 5:23
Revelation 1-5
Song of Solomon 8:7
Romans 12:1
2 Peter 1:5-8
Psalm 28:7 - Week 4
TRY AGAIN
Zechariah 4:6
Isaiah 40:12-13
Haggai 2:5
1 Samuel 17:47
James 1:13-15
1 Samuel 16:7
1 Peter 1:13-14 - Week 5
I FEEL LOUSY
Isaiah 26:3
Psalm 42:6
Psalm 55:22
Psalm 46
Matthew 6:25-34
Psalm 22:24
John 14:27
- Week 6
COURAGE
2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Romans 8:38-39
Acts 28:15
1 Peter 2:21
Colossians 3:1-3
Galatians 5:17
Matthew 13:21-22 - Week 7
BEING ALONE
Joshua 1:1-9
Joshua 21
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Psalm 111
Luke 12:22-23
Psalm 46:10
Psalm 131:2 - Week 8
BEING AFRAID
Matthew 14:3-33
Psalm 81
Isaiah 26:1-15
Isaiah 30:1-18
Isaiah 32
Matthew 11:28
Joshua 1:9 - Week 9
REBELLION
Psalm 141
Psalm 130
Proverbs 12
Proverbs 15
Matthew 18
Ephesians 5:15-16
Galatians 5:13-14
- Week 10
STANDARDS
Romans 13
1 Timothy 6
Matthew 5:13-20
Philippians 4
Jeremiah 1
Jeremiah 29:11
Luke 12:15 - Week 11
SIN
Romans 3
Romans 6
Psalm 25
Isaiah 42-44
Isaiah 1
Micah 7 - Week 12
CHARACTER
Matthew 5:1-12
Proverbs 16:18
Luke 12
1 Corinthians 10
Romans 6:12-19
Colossians 3:12-15
2 Chronicals 7:14 - Week 13
TEMPTATION
Luke 10
1 Peter 5
Ephesians 6:5-20
Micah 7
2 Corinthians 4:18
Ephesians 6:11-12
Romans 12:2
- Week 14
HOPE
Psalm 94:12-19
Psalm 95
1 Kings 3
Psalm 63
Psalm 59
James 1:2-4
1 Samuel 17:31-47 - Week 15
LOVE
Philippians 2
Psalm 136
Psalm 100
Ephesians 5
1 Corinthians 13
John 21:15-19
Galatians 5:22-23 - Week 16
JOY
Isaiah 9:2-10:19
Isaiah 49
Psalm 28
Hebrews 3:17-19
Nehemiah 8:10
Job 6:10
John 15:11 - Week 17
ADVENTURE
Psalm 37
1 John 1
1 Thessalonians 1-3
James 1:22-23
Revelation 3:15-16
Matthew 14:25-33
- Week 18
BEING HAPPY
Philippians 1
Malachi 1
Psalm 1
Ezekiel 15
Matthew 5:10
Luke 12:22-31
Romans 15:1-6
2 Timothy 4:9-18 - Week 19
PROMISES
Psalm 118
Daniel 7:9
Deuteronomy 31
Psalm 23
Romans 8:38-39
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Psalm 37:1-9 - Week 20
FAITHFULNESS
Esther 1-9 - Week 21
BEING A CHRISTIAN
Ephesians 4
Matthew 10
Proverbs 25
Micah 6
Proverbs 14
Galatians 6:1-8
Matthew 25:31-46 - Week 22
THINKING ABOUT GOD
Psalm 103
Lamentations 3
Job 40-42
Matthew 10:29-31
Psalm 111:4
Psalm 103:13
1 Timothy 4:7 - Week 23
MAKING DECISIONS
Luke 14
Matthew 4
Mark 8
Matthew 16
2 Corinthians 7:1
1 Peter 1:13-16
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 - Week 24
BEING AN EXAMPLE
Mark 10:32-45
Acts 10
Galatians 8:1-8
Luke 23
1 John 2
1 Peter 1-3
Galatians 6:1-8
Hebrews 12:14 - Week 25
LIFE WITH GOD
Hebrews 12
John 3
Revelation 21
Leviticus 19
1 Peter 1
Proverbs 16:17
Titus 2:11-14
Hebrews 5:12-14 - Week 26
OBEDIENCE
Romans 12
Matthew 6:1-25
Isaiah 14:14-32
Jonah 1-4