Pathfinder Structure

PATHFINDER CLUB STRUCTURE & ORGANIZATION

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The Pathfinder Club is a worldwide program organized and directed by the Youth Department of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It offers a wide range of learning experiences for young people 10 to 16 years of age and is operated by the local Seventh-day Adventist church under the direction and control of the local conference Jr. Youth Director.

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Each Pathfinder Club is administered by a club director, deputy directors, counselors, instructors, chaplain, secretary, and treasurer. The club is divided into separate units, each unit averaging between six to eight Pathfinders, including a captain and scribe.

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Pathfinder Chart Organization

 

• Pathfinder Club Members

• Counselors & Instructors

• Directors & other support staff

• Club Director

• Local Church Board

• Area Coordinators

• Local Conference Pathfinder Director

• Union Pathfinder Director

• Division Pathfinder Director

• General Conference Pathfinder Director

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The Pathfinder Club has a flag, bearing the Pathfinder’s Club Emblem. The flag is flown at local and conference Pathfinder programs and activities. There is a specially designed full-dress uniform and also a field uniform.

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

The club operates on a 9, 10, 11, or12 month calendar year, with a weekly or biweekly program of at least 1, 2, or 3 hours’ duration. Within this 1, 2, or 3 hour period the Pathfinders perform drill and marching, crafts and/or hobbies and games, as well as taking part in devotional activities and classwork.

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There are six classes, with given names, which begin at 10 years of age and conclude at 15 years. Each class is represented by a chosen color as listed.

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• Friend   –   10 years – Blue

• Companion   –   11 years – Red

• Explorer   –   12 years – Green

• Ranger   –   13 years – Silver

•  Voyager.  –   14 years – Burgundy

• Guide   –   15/16 years – Gold

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At the completion of the classwork requirements, the Pathfinder receives insignia

as an award consisting of a pin, Pathfinder Class pocket strip, and chevron at a

special Investiture service.

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Note: Information taken from GC Youth Ministries website.

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