Pathfinders

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 including 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)