The first Pathfinder camporee on record was held on October 9-11, 1953 by the Southern New England Conference at Camp Winnekeag in Ashburnham, Massachusetts and directed by W.E. 1 They came about through a growing recognition that the Adventist church needed a program similar to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts but one that provided a spiritual environment for young people to learn life skills and about God.Ĭamporees are gatherings in which Pathfinders camp outside and participate in activities such as Bible knowledge competitions, parades, earning honors 2 and outreach opportunities meant to positively impact the local community. Since 1950, Pathfinder Clubs have been an official component of the Seventh-day Adventist church’s youth ministry.
First held in 1953, Pathfinder camporees have expanded in scope to become the International Camporees that draw scores of thousands of young people to Oshkosh, Wisconsin every five years, where they showcase and develop their skills, engage in outreach and community service, and meet their counterparts from all around the world in an environment that cultivates spiritual growth and fellowship.
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