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2025-2026 Calendar

DECEMBER
  • 15-18 End-of-Year Inventory (Office/Store Closed)
  • 22-Jan. 4 Christmas Week (Office/Store Closed)
    JANUARY
    • 1-10 Days of Prayer (local churches)
    • 10 North Council Meeting (Gainesville SDA School) – OPEN
    • 11 Central Council Meeting (FL Conf) – OPEN
    • 16-18 South Adventurer Family Campout (Camp Tanah Keeta) – CLOSED
    • 24 South Zones A, B, & C Council Meeting (Maranatha) – OPEN
    • 25 South Zone D Council Meeting (Cape Coral) – OPEN
    • 25 West Council Meeting (Tampa Spanish Church) – OPEN
      FEBRUARY
      • 1 Club of the Year Requirements – Deadline #3
      • 6-8 Central Adventurer Family Campout (PLR)
        MARCH
        • 7 North Adventurer Bible Game (Hope Springs)
        • 7 Central Adventurer Bible Game (TBA)
        • 7 West Adventurer Bible Game (Brandon SDA)
        • 7 South Adventurer Bible Game (Ambassador)
        • 15-21 Show Your Colors
        • 15-21 Week of Prayer
        • 21 Global Youth Day (By Clusters)
        • 22 Central – ADV Zone A – Physical Fitness Challenge (South Orlando)
          2025 - 2026 Calendar

          Events Updates

          Area Council Meetings 2026

          Area Council Meetings are coming up in January 2026. Register now!

          Registration is NOW OPEN in YMMS!

          For more information: Click Here

           

          South Area Adventurer Family Campout

          Location: Camp Tanah Keetah

          Date: January 16-18, 2026

          Registration: CLOSED

          LATE ONSITE REGISTRATION:
          There is a late onsite registration from 3:00 pm until 5:30 pm on Friday evening ONLY, at an increased fee.
          Adults (18+) MUST be SV (background) cleared in YMMS to be allowed to stay.

          T-shirts – not available for purchase onsite.

          For more information: Click Here

          Club of the Year

          August 15 was the FIRST COY Deadline – Request or Reactivate your YMMS account. If your club still has not requested an account, please follow the guidlines below. The next deadline for requesting/reactivating an account in YMMS will be February 1, for partial Club of the Year points!
          For the Tutorial to know how to do this – Click Here

          NEXT DEADLINE: December 15 – Coordinator Visit I (Aug-Nov)
          • Reports are up in YMMS for:
            • Share Your Faith I & II
            • Coordinator Visit I

          (Not sure how to find the reports? Click Here).

          Quiz in YMMS: a short quiz on knowledge of YMMS. This is for BONUS points for Club of the Year. It is NOT mandatory. It is now ready in YMMS! (Not sure how to find the quiz? Click Here)

          • First Deadline has passed, October 1, for 20 bonus points.
          • Take the quiz by February 1 to receive 10 bonus points.

          SHARE YOUR FAITH Event Registrations I & II: NOW OPEN in YMMS

          • AT LEAST 60% of the club must be registered – ONLY get points if 60% in your YMMS Club Roster is Registered.
          • These points are in addition to the Calendar points and the report submission.

          Upcoming Deadline: February 1

          • YMMS Quiz for 10 points
          • Calendar entries
          • Request/reactivate Club in YMMS

          Please refer to the official COY document for dates and instructions: Click Here

          Leadership Development Training

          G300 is a Leadership Development training presented by Florida Conference Pathfinder and Adventurer Department. This course is offered only to our Officially Appointed Volunteer staff (OAVs), all Florida Conference Club Directors, Secretaries, and other staff members.

          We are pleased to also extend an invitation to members of Florida Conference Medical Cadet Corp (MCC), to join our Pathfinder and Adventurer team for this Leadership Development training.

          We are only providing a Level 1 training this year.

          Registration is NOW CLOSED.

          PAD Announcements

          Holiday Announcement – Office & Store

          Store HOLIDAY Schedule
          • CLOSED – December 11-18 (Store Inventory – NO Orders may be placed)
          • ONLINE ORDERS ONLY – December 19 – January 5 – Orders may be placed ONLINE, but won’t be filled/sent until after January 5

          PAD Team / OFFICE Schedule
          • PAD Office/Team – Closed – December 15-18 – Year end wrap up
          • PAD Office/Team – Closed – December 22 and reopens January 5, 2026!

          Hurricane Help

          Are you looking for a way to help those affected by the latest hurricanes that especially impacted Jamaica?
          Click Here – to find donation centers and how you can help.
          Thanks for doing what you can.

          Missions Minute

          CLUBS – this is a new section to help you intentionally be MORE mission minded.

          NEW! December 2025 Ideas for Share Your Faith Activities. Click Here for more information.

          Have ideas for mission activities in Clubs – email Judy, Mission Director – judy3187@aol.com

          Introducing New Adventurer Club Awards

          There are new Adventurer Awards! Refer to each icon or link below for more information.

           

          CHICKENS
          CANDLES
          LEGOS

          FLORIDA ADVENTURER CLUB FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

          UPDATE! Would you believe we are 50% to the fundraising goal for the container???
          Click Here to read more behind-the-scenes of this story!

          This year Florida Adventurer Clubs are joining nonprofit “From Hearts 2 Hands” to fill a village library with stories in their language—Swahili. Just $5 puts a Swahili book into the hands of a child. From joyful tales to books about Jesus and His love, each one opens the door to imagination, hope, and learning. Will you give the gift of reading?

          Click Here for more information on this mission project.

          LEAVE A LEGACY AT CAMP KULAQUA

          We invite you to build a legacy through – The Crossing – a gathering place of remembrance and promise right here at camp. By buying a legacy brick, you can leave your mark, honoring those who have journeyed with us and paving the way for those who will come.

          Click Here for more information.

          Get ready to Lead Adventurers

          To get your Club Started Click Here

          The Adventurer Club Starter Kit has everything you need to Lead!

          For more details Click Here

          Adventurer Basic Staff Training Certification – Now being offered!

          For more details: Click Here

          ATTENTION – IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT AND EMAIL

          Here is an email from FLC Administration.
          Immigration concerns some have expressed –  Click Here
          Here is the NAD article with guidelines – Click Here
          We continue to pray for our Clubs / leaders / young people.

          Required For All Volunteers

          The name of the Official Background Check System is now known as Adventist Screening Verification. This is just a name change NOT a company change.

          Please be sure your children are kept safe! Adults must be background checked prior to events.

          Verify your volunteers today!

          More Info Click HERE

          Become an Officially Appointed Volunteer

          1. Click Here to see the Grid of Churches
          2. Click Here to learn how to become an OAV
          3. Click Here for Cluster Coordinator Ministry Description

          North Adventurer Cluster 1

          North Adventurer Cluster 3

          Central Adventurer Cluster 1

          Central Adventurer Cluster 2

          Central Adventurer Cluster 3

          Central Adventurer Cluster 5

          Central Adventurer Cluster 6

          Central Adventurer Cluster 7

          Central Zone B Adventurer Administrator

          South Adventurer Cluster 1

          South Adventurer Cluster 2

          South Adventurer Cluster 6

          Church Accidents

          As you probably know, even small trips and falls in our churches can turn into law suits.  ARM recently published an article that is brief but informative on how to handle accidents at church functions.  See the link below.  Please feel free to share this with your Safety Committee and Board Members.

          Click Here to Read More

          STORE ORDERS

          We are here to help you.  Please place your order ASAP to avoid delays and frustration. We are excited to serve you at our maximum capacity.  Please visit our online store by clicking the button below.

          Contact information:

          -phone: 407-644-5000 x2424

          -email: elizabeth.bence@floridaconference.com

           STORE HOURS:

          • Monday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
          • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Walk-ins are welcome!)
          • Wednesday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Walk-ins are welcome!)
          • Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
          • Friday CLOSED
          online store

          Resources

          Club Director Quick Resources – Click Here

          Need help with YMMS? Click Here

          Resource Page – Click Here

          Florida Conference Adventurer Page – Click Here

          These awards are a variety on NAD and non-NAD.

          Director Resources

          Parent Resources

          About Us

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          Books • Deli • Natural Foods

          351 S. State Road 434

          Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-3824

          Phone: (407) 644-4255?•?Fax: (407) 618-0274

          View a virtual tour of this store

          Store Hours:
          Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
          Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
          Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
          Friday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
          Saturday: Closed

          Deli Hours:
          Sunday: Closed
          Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
          Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
          Friday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
          Saturday: Closed

          Camp Kulaqua General Store (ABC Branch)
          23400 NW 212 Ave.
          High Springs, FL 32643
          Phone: (386) 454-7956?•?Fax: (386) 454-7976

          Hours*:
          Sunday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
          Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
          Thursday: 9:00 am -7:00 pm
          Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
          Saturday: Closed

          *open for special events as needed

          Express Delivery Schedule
          Avoid shipping costs by placing an ABC order to be delivered to a location as scheduled below. Orders must be made by phone or e-mail before 5:30 p.m. on the Thursday before a scheduled Sunday delivery: (407) 644-4255  or FloridaABC@floridaconference.com

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          About Us

          The Adventurer Club is a Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored ministry open to all families of children in grades 1-4. Our mission is to support parents and caregivers in leading and encouraging their children in a growing, joyful love relationship with Jesus Christ.
          The first few years of a child’s life sets the stage for their future.  For parents/families of pre-K through fourth grade children, our Adventurer Clubs provide a safe place to encourage the development of the necessary social and interpersonal skills they need, in an environment that promotes Christian values and responsibilities.
          Families will learn a variety of topics together, from character building, nature, hobbies, safety, and much more. This club also has parenting tips and resources through the family network and is designed to help you be the best parent/caregiver you can be as you partner with your child and other families to grow your kids to be the best they can be. Most clubs meet twice a month.

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