Trek Highlights Night Date Change

Please note: Trek Highlights Night has been changed to Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 at the Stake Center!
(It was formerly Wednesday, August 28.)

Trek Testimony Meeting

Everyone involved with Trek is encouraged to attend the testimony meeting tonight at 5:00pm at the Stake Center, including all of the support staff and adult leaders. A special invitation should be given to all the less active and non-member youth that were there. Youth are also encouraged to sit with their Trek families. Light refreshments will be served. Church dress, please.

Coming Home!

Those on Trek should reach the busses tomorrow (at the end of the trail) around 4:00-4:30 and arrive to the Stake Center somewhere around 6:30PM! Please note that due to the nature of Trek, all times are approximate, at best! Thank you!

Emergency Contact Info for Trek

Ward members are asked to contact a member of their bishopric with any emergency communication needs. Thank you!

Don't forget!

Rose Canyon Stake Trek

Trek is just a few days away! Check the items below to make sure you are prepared!

•  Check the blog for lots of help and information! rosecanyonstaketrek2013.blogspot.com

•  Make sure you have gathered everything on the Packing List! You can print this from the blog.

•  Bring your belongings to your Ward Bucket Check-In this Tues. July 9th. -Find out from your ward leaders when and where.

•  Arrive on July 11th promptly at 7:00am at the Stake Center in pioneer clothes. Arrive on time! We don't want the buses to have to leave without you!

•  BRING A SACK LUNCH! Make sure your name is on it. We will gather the lunches from you when you arrive and it will go into our refrigerated trailer until lunch time. (Please make sure to eat a good breakfast before you leave home!)

•  Don't forget to bring your filled water bottle and carabineer with you that day! You will be given a rope attachment to hold your water bottle and carabineer together. You are welcome to bring flavored packets if you wish to flavor your own water.

Items to Remember

Only 10 days left until Trek!!! Here are some last-minute items to remember!

 

* Please turn in any missing medical release forms if necessary! If you checked any of the boxes on page 2 of the Trek form, you need a doctor's note to attend.

 

* Each ward will have a "Bucket Check" on Tuesday, July 9. Please bring everything you will need for Trek to be loaded on your ward's trailer that night.

 

* Please arrive on Thursday, July 11 at the Stake Center promptly at 7:00 AM so you can check in. Busses must depart on time and we don't want to leave without you, so please arrive on time! Also, please arrive dressed in your pioneer clothing or you will not be allowed on the bus!

 

* It will feel very hot during the day and very cold at night. Please do not forget your warm clothing to sleep in at night.

 

*Please do not forget a water bottle! Water will be provided to refill it. Additionally, you may bring flavored packets (Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, etc) if you wish to flavor your own water.

 

*Do not bring any electronics.  The exception is a camera if you want to take pictures, but no cell phone cameras please.

Don't forget a water bottle!!!

Somehow the packing list is missing a very crucial item: a water bottle. (We're so sorry about that!) They also need to bring a carabiner (the clip part).

Please do not forget one!!!

Everyone participating in Trek will get a rope attachment (pictured above) to attach their bottle to their belt (guys) or apron (girls). You will be able to refill it along the way!

Trail of Faith deadline

Trek Participants - We hope you are working hard on the "Trail of Faith"! The Trail of Faith deadline of June 30th is fast-approaching! Please let your Young Men and Young Women leaders know if you are on track to complete this challenge! We want to be sure you are recognized for your efforts to prepare for Trek!

*****Updated 6/29/13*****
"Change in Trail of Faith Award requirements: So that all youth and leaders will have a chance to be more prepared for Trek, we have extended the opportunity to earn the Trail of Faith award by completing the requirements by the last day of Trek (July 13th).  Those that completed the Trail of Faith and the Extra Miler awards by the original June 30th deadline will receive special recognition when the awards are presented at the Trek Highlights Night in August.  We hope this will be of benefit to all Trek participants."

Temple Walk

 To prepare for Trek, our youth walked to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Temple Walk!

Padded Bucket Cover Ideas

Here are some Bucket Ideas for Trek:

You will need to open your bucket lid multiple times a day. You can use an Easy Open Lid or a Gamma Lid that screws on easily and seals out water.  Don’t use a normal food storage lid (unless you can easily open it with your hands) or you may not be able to open it on trek. Gamma Lids are available at Wal-mart or Food Storage stores.  You snap the ring on with a rubber mallet, then screw the lid on.

Your bucket will also be used as your chair on trek.  For added comfort, you can purchase a padded stool cover (available online or at a home store). It also can double as a pillow. 

Link to padded stool covers:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=129255

 

They sell foam padded lids: http://www.amazon.com/Padded-bucket-Bucket-frame-black/dp/B003AOQB7Y

 

You can also make a padded cover.  See the tutorial below.

The Padded Bucket Tutorial

The Padded Bucket Tutorial

Supplies:
(1) 5 gallon bucket and lid (Mine are from Home Depot because I wanted the orange lid.)
pressboard
batting
1 fat quarter of fabric

Tools needed:
Pencil
Compass
Jig Saw
scissors
staple gun
hot glue and gun


First, I used this pressboard stuff I had in the garage. It was like $8 at Lowes for a HUGE sheet.

Using a compass, I made a circle that fit on the top of the lid. I cut it out with a jig saw. It was NOT a perfect circle. :) But I tried.

Next, I piled up the batting into a square on top of the wrong side of the fabric. I probably used 1/2 yard. I wanted it really cushy.

Place your *absolutely perfect* circle on top.

Pulling the fabric tightly, staple it to the circle. When the circle is complete, cut off excess fabric. It will look something like this.

Now, add LOTS of hot glue and stick it on the lid.

Here is the top:









Add vinyl if you want to personalize it.

Trek Temple Night

Friday, June 7 is Trek Temple Night at Oquirrh Mountain Temple for all adults attending Trek. Please be dressed and ready for the chapel session by 7:20. Endowment Session to follow.

Stake Temple Walk

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Stake Temple Walk on Saturday, June 1st! Meet at the Rosecrest Building at 8:00 AM! We'll be walking to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Please bring water and a sack lunch. Parents can pick up youth at 11:30 at the church behind the temple! See you there!

Sewing Nights

YW Trek Clothing Sewing Nights at 7:00 pm

April 24th - Rosecrest Bldg. (R1, R2, & R3)
May 8th - Stake Center (RC1, RC4, & RC5)
May 15th - Rose Canyon Bldg. (R4, R5, & R6)
May 22nd - Cove Bldg. (RC2, RC3, & RC6)
For all YW attending trek, their mothers, YW leaders, & anyone who can sew!

Please bring: Fabric for your clothing items, thread, pins, scissors

If you have them, we also need: rotary cutters, mats, sewing machines, surgers, extension cords, irons & ironing boards.
• APRON: 1 yard cotton fabric
• BONNET: ¾ yard cotton fabric and ¼ yd. Medium weight fusible interfacing (NOT heavy) Optional: 1 yard ribbon
• SKIRT: 2 yards ( for a standard skirt)or 3 yards (for a fuller skirt) cotton fabric, 1” Elastic: waist measurement plus 1”

Even if you already have your clothing, please come help us cut and sew!

Trek Registration Forms due Today!!!

Today is the last day to turn in your Trek registration forms! Please get them turned in ASAP and don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Stake Sewing Nights

April 24th - Rosecrest Bldg. (R1, R2, & R3)

May 8th - Stake Center (RC1, RC4, & RC5)

May 15th - Rose Canyon Bldg. (R4, R5, & R6)

May 22nd - Cove Bldg. (RC2, RC3, & RC6)

(R=Rosecrest and RC=Rose Canyon)

Trek Kickoff Meeting

Cover Letter, Registration Forms and Packing List

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