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unfortunately due to double booking by the council we have to relocate the location for the pathfinder fair day. we will now be at Rosford Street Reserve, Rosford Street, Smithfield.
what is pathfinders?
Pathfinders is an activity based organisation especially designed for 10 - 15 year olds. It is an International Uniformed organisation that is sponsored by the local Seventh-day Adventist churches for the community.The local Pathfinder Club program is operated by trained volunteers. The program provides:Opportunity to develop self worth in a fun, safe and caring environmentAppreciation of Christian spiritually and it's role in personal lifestyleDevelopment of leadership and positive group skills teamwork and fun problem solving experiences.Experiencing and developing skills in outdoor and environmental issues through practical camping, hiking, nature study and other outdoor adventure activities.Exposure to a wide range of skills, crafts, arts and other practical skills.Awareness of the satisfaction of serving others and understanding the opportunities of community needsEncouraging a good healthy lifestyle that says no to any drugs or any other harmful substances.
Pathfinders is an activity based organisation especially designed for 10 - 15 year olds. It is an International Uniformed organisation that is sponsored by the local Seventh-day Adventist churches for the community.
The local Pathfinder Club program is operated by trained volunteers. The program provides:
Opportunity to develop self worth in a fun, safe and caring environment
Appreciation of Christian spiritually and it's role in personal lifestyle
Development of leadership and positive group skills teamwork and fun problem solving experiences.
Experiencing and developing skills in outdoor and environmental issues through practical camping, hiking, nature study and other outdoor adventure activities.
Exposure to a wide range of skills, crafts, arts and other practical skills.
Awareness of the satisfaction of serving others and understanding the opportunities of community needs
Encouraging a good healthy lifestyle that says no to any drugs or any other harmful substances.
Basic Outline of Pathfinder Class CurriculumsThe Pathfinder organisations in Australia and New Zealand have three different types of Pathfinder Curriculums that could be chosen by a Pathfinder club. These curriculums are not the Pathfinder program but they do influence how the Pathfinder club will operate. Each curriculum has the same class names and can receive the appropriate badges when they have completed the requirements of the curriculum for that class.The Card SystemThis is the original Pathfinder Curriculum method that the Pathfinder organisation began with. The current card requirements were revised in 1980.The curriculum is made up of six separate sets of requirements that are appropriate for the age group. They are:Friends 10 Yr oldCompanion 11 Yr oldExplorer 12 Yr oldRanger 13 Yr oldVoyager 14 Yr oldGuide 15 Yr oldEach class covers different aspects of Pathfindering including Spiritual, Outdoor and Recreational skills. Each class includes advanced work that can be completed by the Pathfinder.ResourcesThree major Resource Books have been developed.Blue Junior Class Resource BookGrey/Silver Teen Class Resource Book.South Pacific Division Staff Manual (provides outline of Honours, Marching, and how to run a Pathfinder Club)These are all available from the ABC.Other CommentsThis curriculum requires a separate teacher for each class. The card must be signed off as soon as it is completed. The teacher needs to be creative in teaching the class.Special Pathfinder ProgramThis Pathfinder Curriculum was developed to provide more outdoor activities, allow the Teens some choices and bring the whole club together in some of their learning experiences.The Junior Classes (Friends, Companion and Explorer) still have their own separate classes with a set curriculum. The choice is whether to do advance or not.The Teen classes (Ranger, Voyager and Guide) meet altogether with one teacher. They can have some opportunity to choose their class work within boundaries of the skills of the club leaders. They choose from a range of specialties (bush craft, camp craft, drill, ceremony, first aid, communications, personal development, nature, recreation, wilderness living, craft). They also have to complete a different core unit for each of the years they are in teens.The options for the Teens are:Two Specialties and Core orOne Specialty, 2 Honours and Core orFour Honours & coreThe Teen must complete the years choices & will be invested for that class year depending on their age (13=Ranger, 14=Voyager, 15=Guide). The whole club completes the club activities together. Teens also have a choice to do the advanced in each class.What is RequiredThe club needs to keep the following recordsThe Director Dairy - Records what Specialties the club does for each year.The Pathfinder Record Book - Kept up to date by the class teacher.ResourcesSouth Pacific Pathfinder Staff Manual (Red Book) - Provides outline of Honours, Marching methods and how to run a Pathfinder Club.Junior Teachers Resource Book (Blue Book) - The above are available from the ABCResources from the Youth Department :Junior Class OutlineTeen Speciality requirements and resource materialHow to run the speciality programPathfinder DiaryOther CommentsThis program saves on staff. Only need 4 teachers. The best way of running the program is that the Teens Choose ONE Specialty & Two Honours. It is easiest if all of the Teens are doing the same specialty (at least). Large groups may be able to have more choices at the one time.These can be ordered from the Adventist Book Centre (ABC).Way to Go ProgramThis is the latest Pathfinder Curriculum and is based on the concept of activity based learning theory, that the best learning is in the debriefing of the activity that the Pathfinders have just gone through.The program has its own unique language explaining each of the features but the Pathfinders are still invested for each badge according to their age group.The program is based on the completion of pursuits that are chosen by the club from a wide selection that is available on a CD. The selection includes CORE pursuits that must be done each year. (See CORE PURSUITS document)The selection of pursuits is based on a unique balance of Pathways, levels and time. It requires serous planning by the club to create a workable curriculum that meets the needs of Pathfinders as the other Pathfinders. The learning takes place in the process of debriefing and journaling that happens after the activity.ResourcesSouth Pacific Pathfinder Staff Manual (Red Book) - Provides outlines of Honours, marching methods and how to run a Pathfinder Club.Way to Go CD Version 2. This is available form the ABCOutline of Core Pursuits - Full detail are in the 2006 Pathfinder PackWay to Go Journals - All of these are available from the ABCThings to rememberThis is not a new Pathfinder Club program. It is only the Pathfinder class curriculum.There are core pursuits that have to be done.The club chooses the rest of the curriculum according to the formula that the program is based on.Positive FeaturesThe program works well where leaders put time into developing their club curriculum. It requires less staff. It requires only one teacher for each level.There is an extensive resource available that is very comprehensivePathfinders really enjoy itActive learning is a great way to learn.NegativesTakes more staff time to prepare for each activity and you needs to watch timeHave to use each available class time in the club program to meet the requirements.Lacks flexibility if a Pathfinder is unable to come for a Pathfinder program. Especially if they miss a camp.Requires people who are able to successfully debrief.The journaling can be a bit of a challenge for some Pathfinders. Especially if they struggle with expressing themselves through writing.What ever system you use they all meet the goal of Pathfinders. Each of the required materials are available from the Youth department.
Basic Outline of Pathfinder Class Curriculums
The Pathfinder organisations in Australia and New Zealand have three different types of Pathfinder Curriculums that could be chosen by a Pathfinder club. These curriculums are not the Pathfinder program but they do influence how the Pathfinder club will operate. Each curriculum has the same class names and can receive the appropriate badges when they have completed the requirements of the curriculum for that class.
The Card System
This is the original Pathfinder Curriculum method that the Pathfinder organisation began with. The current card requirements were revised in 1980.
The curriculum is made up of six separate sets of requirements that are appropriate for the age group. They are:
Friends 10 Yr old
Companion 11 Yr old
Explorer 12 Yr old
Ranger 13 Yr old
Voyager 14 Yr old
Guide 15 Yr old
Each class covers different aspects of Pathfindering including Spiritual, Outdoor and Recreational skills. Each class includes advanced work that can be completed by the Pathfinder.
Resources
Three major Resource Books have been developed.
Blue Junior Class Resource Book
Grey/Silver Teen Class Resource Book.
South Pacific Division Staff Manual (provides outline of Honours, Marching, and how to run a Pathfinder Club)
These are all available from the ABC.
Other Comments
This curriculum requires a separate teacher for each class. The card must be signed off as soon as it is completed. The teacher needs to be creative in teaching the class.
Special Pathfinder Program
This Pathfinder Curriculum was developed to provide more outdoor activities, allow the Teens some choices and bring the whole club together in some of their learning experiences.
The Junior Classes (Friends, Companion and Explorer) still have their own separate classes with a set curriculum. The choice is whether to do advance or not.
The Teen classes (Ranger, Voyager and Guide) meet altogether with one teacher. They can have some opportunity to choose their class work within boundaries of the skills of the club leaders. They choose from a range of specialties (bush craft, camp craft, drill, ceremony, first aid, communications, personal development, nature, recreation, wilderness living, craft). They also have to complete a different core unit for each of the years they are in teens.
The options for the Teens are:
Two Specialties and Core or
One Specialty, 2 Honours and Core or
Four Honours & core
The Teen must complete the years choices & will be invested for that class year depending on their age (13=Ranger, 14=Voyager, 15=Guide). The whole club completes the club activities together. Teens also have a choice to do the advanced in each class.
What is Required
The club needs to keep the following records
The Director Dairy - Records what Specialties the club does for each year.
The Pathfinder Record Book - Kept up to date by the class teacher.
South Pacific Pathfinder Staff Manual (Red Book) - Provides outline of Honours, Marching methods and how to run a Pathfinder Club.
Junior Teachers Resource Book (Blue Book) - The above are available from the ABC
Resources from the Youth Department :
Junior Class Outline
Teen Speciality requirements and resource material
How to run the speciality program
Pathfinder Diary
This program saves on staff. Only need 4 teachers. The best way of running the program is that the Teens Choose ONE Specialty & Two Honours. It is easiest if all of the Teens are doing the same specialty (at least). Large groups may be able to have more choices at the one time.
These can be ordered from the Adventist Book Centre (ABC).
Way to Go Program
This is the latest Pathfinder Curriculum and is based on the concept of activity based learning theory, that the best learning is in the debriefing of the activity that the Pathfinders have just gone through.
The program has its own unique language explaining each of the features but the Pathfinders are still invested for each badge according to their age group.
The program is based on the completion of pursuits that are chosen by the club from a wide selection that is available on a CD. The selection includes CORE pursuits that must be done each year. (See CORE PURSUITS document)
The selection of pursuits is based on a unique balance of Pathways, levels and time. It requires serous planning by the club to create a workable curriculum that meets the needs of Pathfinders as the other Pathfinders. The learning takes place in the process of debriefing and journaling that happens after the activity.
South Pacific Pathfinder Staff Manual (Red Book) - Provides outlines of Honours, marching methods and how to run a Pathfinder Club.
Way to Go CD Version 2. This is available form the ABC
Outline of Core Pursuits - Full detail are in the 2006 Pathfinder Pack
Way to Go Journals - All of these are available from the ABC
Things to remember
This is not a new Pathfinder Club program. It is only the Pathfinder class curriculum.
There are core pursuits that have to be done.
The club chooses the rest of the curriculum according to the formula that the program is based on.
Positive Features
The program works well where leaders put time into developing their club curriculum. It requires less staff. It requires only one teacher for each level.
There is an extensive resource available that is very comprehensive
Pathfinders really enjoy it
Active learning is a great way to learn.
Negatives
Takes more staff time to prepare for each activity and you needs to watch time
Have to use each available class time in the club program to meet the requirements.
Lacks flexibility if a Pathfinder is unable to come for a Pathfinder program. Especially if they miss a camp.
Requires people who are able to successfully debrief.
The journaling can be a bit of a challenge for some Pathfinders. Especially if they struggle with expressing themselves through writing.
What ever system you use they all meet the goal of Pathfinders. Each of the required materials are available from the Youth department.
Staff Training - MG & PLAThe Master Guide CourseThe Master Guide course designed by the General Conference Youth Department is recognised internationally as the premium Youth leadership course in the Seventh day Adventist church and was designed to prepare leaders to function at all levels of youth leadership.In the early eighties, the SPD Youth Department responded to some urgent needs in regards to a scarcity of junior Pathfinder staff by making some significant reductions to the Master Guide requirements in view of attracting and training more junior leaders. The revised version of the Master Guide curriculum primarily focused on skills development and minimized the personal spirituality and Adventist heritage components contained in the original.While that action that was taken by the Youth Department has served its purpose, it is felt that a review of the SPD Master Guide program is warranted. In the current climate where there is a great need for a new generation of leaders to be fully conversant with issues pertaining to Adventist identity, it is felt that every opportunity ought to be taken to pursue that objective.The upgraded SPD Master Guide course that you have in your hands reclaims much of the personal spirituality and Adventist Heritage aspects of the original course, while maintaining all the current skills requirements. It is our view that this upgraded course brings us back closer to the General Conference program and will serve to train leaders who will be well acquainted with the essence of the Gospel as well as our Church heritage. Graduates of this SPD Master Guide course will receive the same recognition and insignia as conferred by the General Conference Youth Department.New Elements of the SPD Master Guide CoursePre-RequisitesCandidates for the Master Guide course are required to be baptised members of the Seventh-day Adventist church or in preparation for baptism.I. In-Service TrainingThe opportunities for in service training has been expanded to included the Adventurer, Pathfinder, Ambassador and Youth clubs.II. Personal and Spiritual GrowthA strong emphasis is placed on spiritual formation, the integration of Bible knowledge and service. Acquaintance with specific Seventh-day Adventist teachings and Adventist identity also featureprominently.III. New Skills DevelopmentThe resources for teaching the 10 hour Conference sponsored seminars are supplied.IV. Leadership DevelopmentA number of contemporary resources are recommended for reading and several opportunities for leadership practicum have been added.V. Fitness Lifestyle DevelopmentThis new category that has been added brings the course back online with the General Conference MG.Implementation TimeThe Upgraded SPD Master Guide program will commence operation on 1 January, 2009Completion Time FrameIt is anticipated that the SPD Master Guide will take two years for completion; however, this is only a guide. The determining factor will be the satisfactory fulfilment of all requirements.Transitioning to the SPD Master Guide ProgramGraduates of the Previous Master Guide ProgramFor graduates of the previous MG who wish to transition to the Upgraded SPD MG, the following process is recommended:Graduates of the previous Master Guide program will present their blue record book to their Club Director or the District Director with the view of a mapping out exercise with the Upgraded SPD Master Guide requirements. Credits towards the SPD MG will be given for all In-service Training, Personal and Spiritual Growth, New Skills, Leadership and Personal Fitness Development requirements completed.The Club Director or District Director will plan with the SPD MG candidate for the completion of the outstanding requirements.Candidates Currently Involved in the Previous Master Guide Training ProgramCurrent trainees in the previous MG training program will present their blue record book to their Club Director or District Director with the view of a mapping out exercise with the SPD MG requirements. Credits towards the SPD MG will be given for all In-service Training, Personal and Spiritual Growth, New Skills, Leadership and Personal Fitness Development requirements completed.The Club Director or District Director will plan with the SPD MG candidate for the completion of the outstanding requirements.This information was taken from the Master Guide Orientation (Oct 08) Document. If you would like the complete document please see below this text box.Pathfinder Leadership AwardWe welcome you to an exciting new experience in Pathfinder Leadership.This Pathfinder Leadership Award (PLA) is being introduced as the entry level training package for all Pathfinder leaders and staff members throughout the South Pacific Division as from 1st January, 2009.This PLA is a combination of the Pathfinder Basic and the previous PLA training programs as it incorporates most of the training requirements of both. In addition, it will include a number of units that will specifically equip leaders for outdoor activities.This PLA will enable all training participants to develop a thorough understanding of the philosophy and practice of Pathfindering. It will provide comprehensive and quality training in various aspects of club structure and function, spiritual formation, programming, indoor and outdoor activity coordination, Occupational Health and safety as well as involvement in Conference/Mission events.The introduction of this PLA has major implications for the Pathfinder Basic and the previous PLA training schemes - both will cease to operate on 31 December, 2008.Rationale for the Pathfinder Leadership AwardThe Pathfinder Basic program was originally designed to be the entry level training package for new Pathfinder club leaders and staff who did not have any previous experience in Pathfindering. At the end of the training, the participants were considered to have fulfilled all the basic requirements to function as staff in a local club. Essentially, the completion of the training meant that they had in actual fact covered all the fundamentals in Pathfindering and achieved an introductory leadership Award.However, it was felt that the nomenclature Basic' did not seem to recognize that achievement and did not convey the status and recognition that was rightly deserved. In fact the term Basic' tended todowngrade that achievement. Consequently, after careful consideration, the SPD Youth Ministries Planning Committee took an action in February 2008 to eliminate the nomenclature Basic' from thePathfinder training scheme.All the training requirements contained in the Basic' are incorporated in this PLA being introduced. The majority of the training requirements of the previous PLA will also be included in this PLA. In addition, this PLA will contain four Units of training that are specifically designed t equip outdoor leaders.This information was taken from the PLA Orientation (Oct 08) Document. If you would like the complete document please see to the right of this text box.
Staff Training - MG & PLA
The Master Guide Course
The Master Guide course designed by the General Conference Youth Department is recognised internationally as the premium Youth leadership course in the Seventh day Adventist church and was designed to prepare leaders to function at all levels of youth leadership.
In the early eighties, the SPD Youth Department responded to some urgent needs in regards to a scarcity of junior Pathfinder staff by making some significant reductions to the Master Guide requirements in view of attracting and training more junior leaders. The revised version of the Master Guide curriculum primarily focused on skills development and minimized the personal spirituality and Adventist heritage components contained in the original.
While that action that was taken by the Youth Department has served its purpose, it is felt that a review of the SPD Master Guide program is warranted. In the current climate where there is a great need for a new generation of leaders to be fully conversant with issues pertaining to Adventist identity, it is felt that every opportunity ought to be taken to pursue that objective.
The upgraded SPD Master Guide course that you have in your hands reclaims much of the personal spirituality and Adventist Heritage aspects of the original course, while maintaining all the current skills requirements. It is our view that this upgraded course brings us back closer to the General Conference program and will serve to train leaders who will be well acquainted with the essence of the Gospel as well as our Church heritage. Graduates of this SPD Master Guide course will receive the same recognition and insignia as conferred by the General Conference Youth Department.
New Elements of the SPD Master Guide Course
Pre-Requisites
Candidates for the Master Guide course are required to be baptised members of the Seventh-day Adventist church or in preparation for baptism.
I. In-Service Training
The opportunities for in service training has been expanded to included the Adventurer, Pathfinder, Ambassador and Youth clubs.
II. Personal and Spiritual Growth
A strong emphasis is placed on spiritual formation, the integration of Bible knowledge and service. Acquaintance with specific Seventh-day Adventist teachings and Adventist identity also feature
prominently.
III. New Skills Development
The resources for teaching the 10 hour Conference sponsored seminars are supplied.
IV. Leadership Development
A number of contemporary resources are recommended for reading and several opportunities for leadership practicum have been added.
V. Fitness Lifestyle Development
This new category that has been added brings the course back online with the General Conference MG.
Implementation Time
The Upgraded SPD Master Guide program will commence operation on 1 January, 2009
Completion Time Frame
It is anticipated that the SPD Master Guide will take two years for completion; however, this is only a guide. The determining factor will be the satisfactory fulfilment of all requirements.
Transitioning to the SPD Master Guide Program
Graduates of the Previous Master Guide Program
For graduates of the previous MG who wish to transition to the Upgraded SPD MG, the following process is recommended:
Graduates of the previous Master Guide program will present their blue record book to their Club Director or the District Director with the view of a mapping out exercise with the Upgraded SPD Master Guide requirements. Credits towards the SPD MG will be given for all In-service Training, Personal and Spiritual Growth, New Skills, Leadership and Personal Fitness Development requirements completed.
The Club Director or District Director will plan with the SPD MG candidate for the completion of the outstanding requirements.
Candidates Currently Involved in the Previous Master Guide Training Program
Current trainees in the previous MG training program will present their blue record book to their Club Director or District Director with the view of a mapping out exercise with the SPD MG requirements. Credits towards the SPD MG will be given for all In-service Training, Personal and Spiritual Growth, New Skills, Leadership and Personal Fitness Development requirements completed.
This information was taken from the Master Guide Orientation (Oct 08) Document. If you would like the complete document please see below this text box.
Pathfinder Leadership Award
We welcome you to an exciting new experience in Pathfinder Leadership.
This Pathfinder Leadership Award (PLA) is being introduced as the entry level training package for all Pathfinder leaders and staff members throughout the South Pacific Division as from 1st January, 2009.
This PLA is a combination of the Pathfinder Basic and the previous PLA training programs as it incorporates most of the training requirements of both. In addition, it will include a number of units that will specifically equip leaders for outdoor activities.
This PLA will enable all training participants to develop a thorough understanding of the philosophy and practice of Pathfindering. It will provide comprehensive and quality training in various aspects of club structure and function, spiritual formation, programming, indoor and outdoor activity coordination, Occupational Health and safety as well as involvement in Conference/Mission events.
The introduction of this PLA has major implications for the Pathfinder Basic and the previous PLA training schemes - both will cease to operate on 31 December, 2008.
Rationale for the Pathfinder Leadership Award
The Pathfinder Basic program was originally designed to be the entry level training package for new Pathfinder club leaders and staff who did not have any previous experience in Pathfindering. At the end of the training, the participants were considered to have fulfilled all the basic requirements to function as staff in a local club. Essentially, the completion of the training meant that they had in actual fact covered all the fundamentals in Pathfindering and achieved an introductory leadership Award.
However, it was felt that the nomenclature Basic' did not seem to recognize that achievement and did not convey the status and recognition that was rightly deserved. In fact the term Basic' tended to
downgrade that achievement. Consequently, after careful consideration, the SPD Youth Ministries Planning Committee took an action in February 2008 to eliminate the nomenclature Basic' from the
Pathfinder training scheme.
All the training requirements contained in the Basic' are incorporated in this PLA being introduced. The majority of the training requirements of the previous PLA will also be included in this PLA. In addition, this PLA will contain four Units of training that are specifically designed t equip outdoor leaders.
This information was taken from the PLA Orientation (Oct 08) Document. If you would like the complete document please see to the right of this text box.
Here you will find all the forms you will need to run your Pathfinder Club. You can either download the PDF above or sign in to Google Doc's, request access from stephaniearnold_adventist.org.au and be able to download and adapt (non PDF file formats) all Pathfinder Forms, Reports, Manuals, Class Workbooks etc.docs.google.com
Here you will find all the forms you will need to run your Pathfinder Club. You can either download the PDF above or sign in to Google Doc's, request access from stephaniearnold_adventist.org.au and be able to download and adapt (non PDF file formats) all Pathfinder Forms, Reports, Manuals, Class Workbooks etc.
docs.google.com
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