Pathfinders

Matthew 28:19

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

A Christ-centered, recreational-spiritual program for both boys and girls ages 10-15. Extending on from ages 16-18 to the Teen Leadership Training program creates a deeper understanding of Christ and how it applies to their everyday lives.

Who are the Pathfinders?

Pathfinders are a worldwide organization of young people sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, though young people of any religious persuasion, or none at all, are welcome and encouraged to join the organization.

Activities encourage a range from community/civic service projects in their community and across the globe to nature and environmental conservation studies to camping and high adventure trips. Pathfindering challenges the unique talents of each member. Pathfindering is built on an age-specific curriculum of six levels along with approximately 350 specialized skill development topics covering arts and crafts, aquatics, nature, household arts, recreation, spiritual development, health, and vocational training. These often serve as a launching point for lifetime careers or hobbies.

Pathfinders use 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

These honors can include but are not limited to:

  • Camping Skills
  • Bible Marking
  • Photography
  • Red Alert (First Aid)
  • Softball
  • Cultural Diversity Appreciation
  • Knot Tying
  • Flower Arranging
  • Stewardship
  • Glass Etching
  • Child Care (Babysitting)
  • Biblical Archaeology
  • Cake Decorating

And many, many more!

While the Pathfinder Club exists primarily for youth, one of its basic purposes is to also bring together parents and church members through active involvement with the club and its members. Here the so-called generational gap disappears as young and old worship, work, and play together in a bond of common experience. Meaningful relationships are forged as leaders and counselors join with Pathfinders in sharing, building confidence, and working together.
The whole philosophy of Pathfindering is built on the premise that “children learn best by example, rather than precept.” As they see leaders and parents model spiritual and social values, they too will aspire to develop high moral principles, loving and caring attitudes, and determination to excel in all their various pursuits.

There is a specially designed full-dress uniform and also a field uniform. 

The Pathfinder Club has a Pledge and Law, highlighting the spiritual basis on which the club is built. 

Our club operates on a 12 month calendar year, meeting every 1st and 4th Saturday and 4th Sunday of each month.

Pathfinder Objectives
  1. Help young people to understand that God and His church love them, care for them, and appreciate them. As Pathfinders are accepted and affirmed they will begin to appreciate the love of God revealed through the church and its ministry, and feel a need to be more committed to and involved with its program.
  2. Encourage Pathfinders to discover their own God-given potential and to use their gifts and abilities to fulfill God’s expectations for them and the part they can play in the great plan of salvation.
  3. Inspire young people to give personal expression of their love for God by uniting them together in various outreach activities.
  4. Make the number one priority of our club the personal salvation of every Pathfinder. The Pathfinder age is a time when many decisions are being made that will affect their future relationships and their own personal development.
  5. Build into a Pathfinder’s life a healthy appreciation and love for God’s creation by enjoying outdoor activity (campouts, nature walks, nature honors, etc.). Pathfinders will experience a sense of wonder and worship as they observe and explore the beauty, the majesty, and the creative power in nature. Fellowship with God will become more meaningful.
  6. Teach Pathfinders specific skills and hobbies that will make their lives more meaningful and will occupy their time with profitable accomplishments.
  7. Encourage the Pathfinder to keep physically fit. Teaching them to care for their body and establish habits that will provide for their future happiness.
  8. Give opportunity for the development of leadership by encouraging club members to work together and share in leadership responsibility. This will teach them to learn the lessons of obedience, discipline, resourcefulness, patriotism and the processes of group dynamics.
  9. Seek to foster the harmonious development of the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual life of the Pathfinder.
Membership Requirements
  1. To be considered for Pathfinder Club membership the applicant must be at least 10 years of age and no more than 16 years of age.
  2. Application forms for membership available from the club director must be completed and returned to the club staff committee for consideration and induction as a club member.
  3. All members must pay registration and dues as required by the club executive committee.
  4. Each Pathfinder should have and regularly wear the complete Pathfinder dress uniform and a club field uniform where applicable.
  5. Pathfinders must come to meetings and club-sponsored events in the uniform as indicated by the club director.
  6. Members must be faithful in attendance. Our club has established limits on absences and tardies, and Pathfinders who do not comply with these regulations may be placed on probation or be asked to withdraw from club membership.
  7. Pathfinders must learn and keep the Pledge and Law.
  8. Club activities include crafts, outings, regular club meetings and Classwork, fund raising, camp-outs, outreach activities, honors, and other activities. The Pathfinder must agree before joining the club to participate and cooperate in these activities.
  9. The Pathfinder’s parents must be willing to cooperate with the regulations and activities of the club. At times they will be asked to supply money and time to support their child’s membership.
Dues and Registration (Online)

Your dues and registration fees will go in the Pathfinder Club box of the form.

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