explorer tool: canteen

I did a treasure hunt for their next explorer tool: a canteen.
I gave them an envelope, on the outside it said "An expedition for courageous young explorers. Mission inside."

Clue #1: What is the MOST important thing to an explorer? Clue: look up 1 Nephi 11:25. Your next clue is where you get this important thing.  (Answer: water. the next clue is wherever they get water)

Clue #2: WATER! Do you feel thirsty? Get a drink! Then, go to a thing that lives in water! (our fish in the fish tank).


Clue #3: ALL living things need water. In Lehi's dream, what did the "living water" mean? Go to your bed to find out!

On their beds were their canteens ($4 at walmart in the camping section) and this note (shortened version for Nathan):


Dear Alex,
Here is another explorer tool: a canteen! It gives you water on your journey. Without water, you would die. To an explorer, food and water are the most important thing. In Lehi's dream, the "living waters" represented the love of God. God loves you SO much! He is the father of your spirit and YOU are HIS child! I feel the love that Heavenly Father has for you and I hope that you can feel it too. As you are an explorer this year, one of your most important things you need on your adventures is the love of God- to know it, to feel it and to believe in it! Every time you drink from this canteen, remember:
GOD LOVES ME!
Have fun exploring!
Love,
Mommy