Pathfinders
Club events and activities required by each progressive Investiture Achievement class. Requirements are drawn from the official Record Journals — tap a class to open its journal (PDF).
Share Your Faith — Christmas Behind Bars
Florida Conference Pathfinder events
Sep 19, 2026
Induction & World Pathfinder Day
11 am–1 pm. A special event rather than a club meeting, combined with our Induction Service. Class A uniforms. No school conflict — OACS Education Sabbath is Sep 12.
Oct 14–18, 2026
Southern Union Camporee — Camp Kulaqua
Regional camporee in High Springs. Plan uniforms, transport & lodging early.
Nov 22, 2026
Drill Training — by Areas
Drill training organized by area ahead of the drill competition. Central area meets at Solid Rock Orlando SDA, Orlando.
Dec 4–6, 2026
Drum Camp
Florida Conference drum corps camp — Fri–Sun.
Dec 11–13, 2026
Varsity Spiritual Retreat
Conference Varsity weekend retreat.
Jan 10, 2027
Central Area Council Meeting — Adventurers & Pathfinders
4–7 pm at the Florida Conference office. Directors & staff attend.
Jan 30, 2027
Area Level PBE — Central
Central area Pathfinder Bible Experience at Orlando Filipino SDA. First level of the PBE ladder.
Feb 21, 2027
Central Area Cook-Out
Area-wide Pathfinder cook-out hosted at Orlando Spanish SDA.
Feb 27, 2027
State Level PBE
Conference-level Pathfinder Bible Experience at FLEC, Central Florida. Teams advancing from the area level.
Feb 28, 2027
Central EEE (eTracker)
Central area eTracker event — Emergency, Endurance & Exploration.
Mar 27, 2027
Union Level PBE
Southern Union Pathfinder Bible Experience at Highland Academy, Portland, TN.
May 28–30, 2027
RED ZONE — Camp Kulaqua
Florida Conference camporee closing the club year.
Date TBD
Drill & Drum Competition
Follows Drill Training and Drum Camp — confirm date & venue.
Investiture Achievement classes
Friend
Grade 5
Class
Events to schedule
- Weekend campout — pitch a tent & cook a meal outdoors
- Nature hike with field observation
- Complete a community service project
- Earn 2 honors as a club (one from Nature)
- Baptismal / Bible-study emphasis
Companion
Grade 6
Class
Events to schedule
- Overnight campout with advanced camp skills
- Day hike or backpacking trip
- Community outreach / service hours
- Earn 2 honors as a club
- Nature field trip
Explorer
Grade 7
Class
Events to schedule
- Progressive camping trip
- Swimming / water-safety activity
- Community service project
- Earn recreation & vocational honors
- Nature or STEM outing
Ranger
Grade 8
Class
Events to schedule
- Backpacking or canoeing expedition
- Wilderness first-aid skill session
- Mentor / lead younger Pathfinders
- Community service project
- Earn 2 honors as a club
Guide
Grade 10
Class
Events to schedule
- Leadership practicum — lead a unit
- Advanced outdoor expedition
- Teach an honor or skill to the club
- Major community service project
- Earn 2 honors as a club