Pathfinders
For those who are familiar with it,
“Pathfindering” conjures up images of marching, camping, curious
hobbies, bugs and bats. 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.
Leadership
The volunteer leadership, skilled in a
myriad of unusual abilities and interests are, first and foremost,
strong believers in Jesus Christ and are sure of the road they are
taking towards eternal life. They consider the Pathfinder club an
experimental laboratory where growth and learning are synonymous with
fun. Failure is not expected, but rather all activity becomes a tool for
learning.
Activities
The imagination of its leadership and
members are the primary limiting factors of a club's abilities.
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.
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