The Ranger Kids Advancement Trail is based on the needs, interest and characteristics of boys in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. The Trail is a plan of advancement through learning—from both experiences and activities—and being recognized for their learning. It is designed to offer every boy adventure and fun. The Trail is more than an interesting course of action; it is a new experience—a new achievement. It is a Ranger’s opportunity to grow through new abilities, knowledge, and desires.
The Ranger Kids Advancement Trail is made up of three trails: Elk, Wolverine, and Cougar
To earn each trail’s patch, the Ranger Kid must earn the four awards along the trail. For example, once a Ranger Kid has earned the Antelope Award, the Ram Award, the Caribou Award, and the Buffalo Award, he receives the Elk patch. The boys can earn these awards in any order because they are all of equal value, not based on previous requirements. The individual steps that the Ranger Kid must take to earn each award are directed to help him grow PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY, and SOCIALLY.
After completing each step toward earning the award, the achievement is noted in the Ranger Kid’s Handbook and workbook with the commander’s signature and the date.
Physical: help the commander set up and clean the room for one month make a patrol flag.
Spiritual: memorize John 3:16, Zephaniah 3:12, and John 20:31 John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Zephaniah 3:12: But I will leave within you the meek and humble. The remnant of Israel will trust in the name of the Lord.
John 20:31: But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
Mental: learn the pledge to the Bible learn the Gold point physical and the red point healing.
Pledge to the Bible: I Pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word. I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path and will hide its words in my heart that I Might not sin against God.
Gold point physical: The four GOLD points represent the four ways a boy grows. The Royal Rangers program has been designed to help boys grow mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially.
Red point Divine healing: The four RED points represent the four core beliefs of the Church: Salvation, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Divine Healing, and the Second Coming of Christ.
Social: learn the names of all commanders in your outpost go to one outpost activity.
Jesus teaches self-control: Matthew 5:38-42
Noah and the ark: Genesis 7
Gods Promises to Abraham: Genesis 15:1-21; 21:1-7
Isaiah’s Vision of God: Isaiah 6:1-3
David and Jonathan are Friends: 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Baby Moses is Kept Safe: Exodus 2:1-10
The Only Way to Heaven: John 3:16,36 Romans 6:23, 10:9; 1 John 1:9
Obeying Rules: 1 Timothy 3:14,15; 4:12,13
Jesus Had Friends, and So Should We: Luke 10:38-42
Fishing for Men: Matthew 4:18-22
Requirements Day
Physical: Do a chore at home for one month. Make a poster of your church-it’s people, ministries, and building.
Spiritual: Memorize the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) Matthew 6:9-13: 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us today our daily bread.12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Mental: Learn the long “Trust and Obey.” Learn the red point Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the gold point Mental.
Red point Baptism in the Holy Spirit: The four RED points represent the four core beliefs of the Church: Salvation, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Divine Healing, and the Second Coming of Christ.
Gold point Mental: The four GOLD points represent the four ways a boy grows. The Royal Rangers program has been designed to help boys grow mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially.
Social: Name three disciples during the group meeting. Go to one outpost activity.
Jesus is born (Luke 2:1-7)
Jesus performs a miracle (John 21:2-14)
A women washes Jesus’ feet (Luke 7:36-50)
Jesus grows up (Luke 2:40-42)
God loves us (1 John 4:7-10)
Jesus chooses His apostles (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16)
Baptized in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:3-8, 2:1-4)
Listening to the wrong voice (Genesis 3:1-13)
A man is healed through Peter and John (Acts 3:1-10)
TBD
Requirements Day
Physical: Pick up trash around the church for one month. Make a walking stick.
Spiritual: Memorize Psalm 119:105, Matthew 6:26, and James 1:17.
Psalm 119:105: Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Matthew 6:26: Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
James 1:17: Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Mental: Learn the song “Ready”. Learn the gold point Social and the red point Second coming.
Gold point Social: The four GOLD points represent the four ways a boy grows. The Royal Rangers program has been designed to help boys grow mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially.
Red point Second coming of Christ: The four RED points represent the four core beliefs of the Church: Salvation, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Divine Healing, and the Second Coming of Christ.
Social: Name the closest National forest. Go to one outpost activity
God is strong (Genesis 1:27 to 2:25)
Jesus heals (Mark 5:22-43)
Our help comes from God (Acts 9:36-42)
God makes plants (Genesis 1:11-13,29-31,2:16)
God made animals (Genesis 1:24-26)
God made fish and birds (Genesis 1:20-23)
God rested (Genesis 2:1-3)
God’s creation (Genesis 1:1-10)
God wants up to have fun while we learn (Genesis 1:24-26)
God gave us trees (Genesis 1:11-13)
Requirements Day
