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2026 Calendar

JULY
  • 24-26 PATH/ADV Leadership Convention (Fort Myers)
  • 26 YMMS Closes – 1:00pm (resets/reopens in 24 hours)
  • 27 YMMS Opens – 1:00pm (must reactivate/request account)
    AUGUST
    • 15 Club YMMS Registratin Deadline – COY Deadline #1
    • 24 New Club Year- Director Orientation #2 8pm – Zoom
      SEPTEMBER
      • 25-27 West and North Adventurer Family Campout (CK)
        OCTOBER
        • 1 Club of the Year Requirements Deadline #2
        • 25 Central Area Adventurer Fun Day
          2025 - 2026 Calendar

          Events Updates

          Leadership Convention 2026

          FLC Leadership Convention – July 24-26, 2026
          Ft. Myers, FL
          Regular registration is NOW CLOSED in YMMS!
          Late Online Registration: July 12 – 13, 2:00 pm – rate ($201/person).
          The hotel rate of $179/room is guaranteed until – July 3.
          This is for ALL club staff and leaders in Pathfinders and Adventurers.
          It is a great time to network, make new friends, worship, grow, learn, recharge, and ask God to bless you in the new club year.

          Here is the link to the one-page doc with all the info: Click Here

          Visit the official website! Click Here

          Anyone looking for a male roommate for the Leadership Convention? Please contact us at path.adv@floridaconference.com.

          Leadership Convention 2026 – Spanish Translator Needed

          Spanish translator needed for translating the sermons at the Leadership Convention. Please contact the Pathfinder Adventurer Department at path.adv@floridaconference.com. This is a volunteer opportunity.

          Club of the Year

          Congratulations! The COY ribbon will be given at Leadership Convention 2026. If you have any further questions, please contact Karen Rivera at the Florida Conference.
          Clubs of the Year 2026:

          North

          • Hope Springs of Ocala

          South

          • Cape Coral
          • First of West Palm Beach
          • Margate
          • Miami Springs
          • Northwest Dade
          • Port Charlotte

          West

          • Bradenton Sp
          • Brandon Sp
          • Riverview Sp

          Central

          • South Orlando
          • Whole Life
          • Winter Park Sp
          Honor Clubs of 2026:

          South

          • Fort Myers
          • Fort Myers Sp
          • Maranatha

          West

          • Brandon
          • Plant City Sp

          Central

          • Kissimmee
          • Melbourne
          • Orlando Central

          Worthy is the Lamb

          We are excited to share a new creative activity for our children featuring the 2026 Florida Conference theme, “Worthy is the Lamb.” This coloring page is designed to be more than just a pastime; it is a fun, spiritually uplifting craft to help our kids understand that Jesus is alive and coming soon! Click Here to download.
          Please feel free to distribute this to families in your church and school communities. (See file attached)
          Let’s share the Gospel together: When your child finishes their artwork, we’d love to see it! Parents can send us a photo of the finished drawing to @florida.adventists on Instagram. We will be featuring their art to encourage our community and share the love of Jesus.

          Leadership Development Training

          G300 is a Leadership Development training presented by Florida Conference Pathfinder and Adventurer Department. This course is offered to all Florida Conference Club Directors, Secretaries, and other staff members. In addition, all our Officially Appointed Volunteer staff (OAVs) and Medical Cadets (part of FLC MCC).
          We are only providing a Level 2 training this year.
          Registration will open in August for the next season of training leaders.

          PAD Announcements

          OFFICIAL – FLC Response to VENEZUELA Earthquakes

          Many have asked how to help.
          Here is the official response from FLC – so you will know how to help if you can – click here.
          We are saddened to hear the stories and watch how this has impacted so many.
          Thank you for your prayers and support of this nation as they grieve and start recovering.

          Special Feature

          We are pleased to introduce to you Pastor Rolando (Roly) Morgado, the NEW Associate Director for the FLC Pathfinder and Adventurer Department.
          He started with the FLC PAD on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.  We are excited to welcome him to the team.
          He has moved to Orlando with his wife, Nacira, and their children – Alejandro, Ethan, Lucas, and Grace.
          We welcome them to our department and thank Pastor Roly for 15 years of service as a pastor in FLC. He most recently served in the Lakeworth, Jupiter, and Norwood Spanish churches.
          We thank the Morgado family for joining our team and look forward to how God will use them in Club ministries here in FLC.

          Important Announcement

          Pastor Pedro Perez, who has served as the FLC Pathfinder and Adventurer Director for the last 16 years, will have his last day as the FLC PAD Director on August 15, 2026. He has accepted a new position as the NAD International Pathfinder Camporee Director.
          Also, remember to pray for our new Associate PAD Director, Pastor Rolando Morgado, who will join the FLC PAD team officially on July 1, 2026.

          Hurricane Season 2026

          It is now June and officially the 2026 Hurricane Season. With that being said, the attached letter regarding Hurricane Preparedness is a helpful tool you can share with your family, fellow church members, and Florida Conference community.

          Click Here to view the letter.

          Christian Record Services

          Christian Record Services provides free accessible Bibles, Sabbath School lessons, and inspirational magazines in audio, braille, and large print for individuals experiencing vision loss.

          If you or someone you know is struggling to read or participate fully in worship, please contact Members Services at services@christianrecord.org or 402-488-0981 (Option 3) to learn more or request resources.

          Make Every Day A Bible Adventure with the Adventurer Bible!

          Every day is an adventure waiting to happen! With the Holy Bible Pathfinder Club Edition (NAD) (NKJV) – Hardcover, you can explore God’s Word, learn how to be honest, kind, and true, and discover ways to live like Jesus.

          What makes it awesome:

          • Red letters for Jesus’ words so you never miss what He says
          • Full-color maps to see Bible places come alive
          • Adventurer Pledge, Law, and Song to learn and practice
          • Step-by-step Investiture levels
          • Stars, Chips, and Awards to track your journey

          Available in English and Spanish.

          From stories to badges, this Bible turns learning about Jesus into a real-life adventure you’ll love!

          👉 Start your adventure now! Click Here

          Missions Minute

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

          July Ideas for Share Your Faith Activities 2026: Click Here for more information.

          To refer to last year’s list of 2025: Click Here

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

          IN EVERY CHURCH A CLUB

          Growing Club Ministries in Every Church in FLC!

          We are challenging ALL Churches that have Clubs to consider “sponsoring” a church that doesn’t have a Club to start a Club!

           

          PRAY – Pray to God to help your Club choose a church.

          PICK – Pick a church close by that doesn’t have a Club.

          ASK – Ask if they have interest in starting a Club.

          SUPPORT – Offer to do an event at their church with your Club kids or Invite the kids to your Club to check it out.

          PARTNER – Partner to help the church start a new Club.

          Introducing New Adventurer Club Awards

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

           

          More New Awards…

          Click the images below!

          ROCKET FUN
          CREATION
          PIÑATA CRAFT

          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

          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

          Florida Conference does not have a code with Advent Source. Please order from the official Florida Conference Store!

          online store

          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

          North Adventurer Cluster 4

          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 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

          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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          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

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          Saturday: Closed

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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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