Busy Bee is a class for 6 year olds, it is the 3rd class in the Adventurer Curriculum
To receive the Busy Bee Class Pin, Adventurers must complete the Basic Requirements, as well as, at least one section from My God, My Self, My Family and My World groups
Many Clubs choose the sections that include an Adventurer Award badge, Adventurers love collecting badges! Remember Adventurers cannot do required awards from a higher class.
Use the links under each requirement group for resource documents
Class Cards are available from the South Pacific Division through your local Youth Department. A sign off version of the class card in A4 format is available in the Class Resource document link
Busy Bee Class Resources
Basic Requirements [complete both sections]
I. Responsibility
A. Repeat from memory and accept the Adventure Pledge
II. Reinforcement
Obtain the Busy Bee Reading Certificate
The Busy Bee Reading Certificate is awarded to children who read or have read to them either:
1. The Book Club selection available from the ABC each year;
OR
2. Two books, selected from the following categories:
* Creation, Jesus' care for children, or heaven * Feelings * Staying safe * Friends * Missions
These reading requirements are directed specifically toward the topics the children will be covering in the Busy Bee curriculum. Choose books from the ABC or Christian book stores, which fit into the categories of your choice.
Busy Bee - Basic Requirements
MY GOD [choose at least one section]
I. His Plan To Save Me
A Create a story chart showing the order in which these stories took place:
- Creation, Sin & Sadness begins, Jesus cares for me today, Jesus comes again, Heaven
B Draw a picture or tell about one of the stories above to show someone how much Jesus cares for
you
II. His Message To Me
Earn the Bible I Adventurer Award
III. His Power In My Life
A Spend a regular quiet time with Jesus to talk with Him and learn about Him
B Ask three people why they pray
Busy Bee - My God Requirements
MY SELF [choose at least one section]
I. I am Special
Make a booklet showing different people who care for you as Jesus would
II. I Can Make Wise Choices
Name at least four different feelings. Play the ‘Feelings’ game
III. I Can Care For My Body
Earn the Health Specialist Adventurer Award
Busy Bee - My Self Requirements
MY FAMILY [choose at least one section]
I. I Have A Family
Draw or cut out a picture showing something special about each member of your family
II. Families Care For Each Other
A Discover what the fifth commandment [Exodus 20:12] tells you about families
B Act out three ways you can honour your family
III. My Family Helps Me Care For Myself
Earn the Safety Specialist Adventurer AwardBusy Bee- My Family Requirements
MY WORLD [choose at least one section]
I. The World Of Friends
Tell how you can be a good friend. Use one of the following: Role Playing, Puppets, Other
II. The World Of Other People
Tell about the work people do in your church. Find a way to help them
III. The World Of Nature
Earn the Friend of Animals Adventurer Award
Busy Bee- My World Requirements