Pathfinders

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 worldwide, 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:

  • Camping, hiking & survival skills
  • Grade-appropriate leadership training
  • 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
  • Interactive training in a variety of recreational, artistic, nature, conservation, vocational, and outreach areas, with awards (honours) given for successful completion of the interactive training modules
  • Personal care and encouragement by caring staff.
  • Once finished the courses are completed, there are options for leadership training.
  • 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)
Pathfinders