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Pathfinders
I will be a servant of God and a friend to man.
Pathfinder Achievement Class Manuals
The Pathfinder Achievement Class Curriculum is for Pathfinders in grades 5-10 or their equivalent. Throughout the curriculum, special focus is given to creating a series of age-appropriate requirements that are sequenced to build from year to year, allowing Pathfinders to build on the skills previously learned. You are encouraged to use the best practices in education to meet the Pathfinder ministry goals.
The curriculum is divided into six levels: Friend, Companion, Explorer, Ranger, Voyager, and Guide. Requirements are divided into seven tracks:
The curriculum is divided into six levels: Friend, Companion, Explorer, Ranger, Voyager, and Guide. Requirements are divided into seven tracks:
- Personal Growth
- Spiritual Discovery
- Serving Others
- Making Friends
- Health and Fitness
- Nature Study
- Outdoor Living
This curriculum is designed to create an ongoing learning environment. To maximize the success for each Pathfinder, club directors, instructors, and all Pathfinder staff must intentionally:
- Inspire and motivate Pathfinders.
- Emphasize quality, not quantity, of learning.
- Build on knowledge that has been gained in earlier levels.
- Allocate time to practice new concepts and skills.
- Aim for understanding rather than memorization.
- Consider developmental and individual abilities of each Pathfinder.
- Employ effective and flexible strategies to aid learning.
- Use concrete and meaningful activities.
Friend Achievement Class Manual
10
Companion Achievement Class Manual
6
Explorer Achievement Class Manual
7
Ranger Achievement Class Manual
3
Voyager Achievement Class Manual
8
Guide Achievement Class Manual
3