Bishopdale Pathfinder Club
Enlarging their windows on the world and building a relationship with God are the dual objectives of this club, which is designed for children ages 10-15. With nearly 2 million members around the world, this Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored club accepts any youth who promises to abide by the Pathfinder Pledge and Law regardless of their church affiliation.
Pathfinders offer a wide range of activities including, but not limited to:
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Camping, hiking & survival skills
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Grade appropriate leadership training
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Activities promoting community pride & involvement through outreach activities such as helping in downtown soup kitchens, collecting food for the disadvantaged, cleaning & maintaining city and county parks, visiting and encouraging the elderly, and MANY more
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Interactive training in a variety of recreational, artistic, nature, conservation, vocational, and outreach areas, with awards (honors) given for successful completion of the interactive training modules
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Personal care and encouragement by caring staff.
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Once finished the courses, there are options for leadership training.
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Opportunities for putting leadership into action by becoming a
junior counsellor.
Friend – 10 years old
Companion – 11 years old
Explorer – 12 years old
Ranger – 13 years old
Voyager – 14 years old
Guide – 15 years old
Master Guide - 15+
PLA - 15+ (Pathfinder Leadership Award)