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MA'S AND PA'S

Thank you so much for your willingness to serve as a Ma or Pa at trek! We are so grateful and know each couple will add much to this experience. Please be positive and spread excitement for trek.

TRAINING:

Thursday 2/26/26, 7pm @ Stake Center (Sunday dress)

Thursday 4/23/26, 7pm @ Stake Center (casual dress)

JOIN THE GROUP ME IF YOU HAVEN'T

MA AND PA PACKING LIST

COMPLETE YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING

The link will take you to the Church’s website. Log into your account and check your profile info to see if you still need to complete Youth Protection training.

FOR THE EXTRA MA AND PA BUCKET

  • Kleenex

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Toilet paper (baggies for emergencies along the trail)

  • Bug repellent

  • Extra flashlight /batteries

  • Consecrated Oil

  • Permanent Marker

  • Sunscreen

  • A watch

  • Duct tape

  • Small basic first aid kit

  • Emergency feminine supplies (there will be some in porta-potties)

  • Small garbage bags to tie on handcarts along the trail for trash and extra items.

  • One 8X10 tarp to cover the handcart from dust and rain*

  • Ties or bungie cords to secure tarp to handcart (no wire)

  • Two 24” bungie cords with plastic tips to secure water jugs on the back of the handcart.

  • 2-3 spray bottles for mist/cooling

  • Optional -small NEW yard sprayer (1-2 gallons)

  • Optional – cooling towels 

  • One 8X10 tarp to cover the handcart from dust and rain

  • Cooler for lunches*

  • Personal Shelter (beach umbrella, easy pop up tent)*

  • Two insulated 5-gallon wide mouth water jugs with opening large enough for an ice block* *These items will go in handcart, but not in bucket

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE PACKED IN A PLASTIC TOTE

Pack the following items in a plastic tote - Sam’s Club has a black

tote with yellow lid that works well. This tote will not go in your handcart. It will be

transported by the Logistics Committee to your campsite.

  • Two burner table top propane or white gas stove

  • One 6 qt pot with lid. No larger than about 10.5 in diameter

  • Two - 10” skillets with lid, the deeper the better, need to fit on stove at the same

  • time

  • Two large mixing bowls

  • One large cutting board. Solid plastic is better/lighter than wood. (Don’t bring

  • rolled up plastic. There may not be a hard surface to set up on.)

  • 1 water jug with spigot for washing disheso Two plastic tubs for washing dishes

  • Three large, long-handled serving spoons

  • Wire whisk

  • 1 cup measuring cup

  • 1 set of serving tongs

  • Pancake turner

  • Two wooden spoons

  • Two pairing knives for food preparation

  • Two serrated knives for food preparation

  • Can opener

  • 3-4 dish towels

  • 3 dish rags

  • Matches or lighter

  • Scrubbing pads for cleaning

  • Small container of dish soap

  • One pair of heavy leather gloves

  • Kitchen timer or watch

  • Small pair of scissors

  • First Aid Kit

  • One lantern or flashlight. Electric lanterns are great!

  • Hammer for pounding stakes

  • Camera (phone is sufficient for candids, please limit use)

  • Pocket knife or multi tool

  • Extra rope/paracord/bailing twine (optional) – in addition to what stake provides

  • 2-3 rolls paper towels

  • 4 garbage bags

  • Clorox wipes

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Extra Toilet Paper (1-2 rolls)

THE STAKE WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

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  • 2 large tarps for shelter (12’X16’ with rope, poles, and stakes)

  • Shelter poles and stakes

  • Propane canisters or white gas for stoves

  • Boards to prepare food and cook on

MA AND PA FAQ'S

  • We will be traveling to Mosida in several large buses. We will have bus assignments, so trek family units travel together.

  • No. We will not be using tents at trek. Each family will be provided with tarps and poles to create a structure for sleep and shade.

  • Trek at Mosida consists of walking 4-8 miles a day. Prepare for this by walking regularly in the weeks leading up to trek. Break-in your trek shoes in the weeks leading up to trek as well. 

  • Each ma and pa are the stewards over their trek family. Pray for the youth in your family. Participate in temple work for the dead, to feel closer to pioneers and God. Spend time in the scriptures - focus on "faith in every footstep" narratives from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants, along with pioneer stories. Research handcart pioneers and personal family history to understand their sacrifices and faith. Familiarize yourself with the trek's specific themes and expectations. Strive to “walk with Him” in your daily activities by living Christ's teachings and having the Holy Ghost present in your life. 

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