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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 TLT Operations Training (West Coast Christian Academy) – 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
  • 31 Area Level PBE
    • South Zone A & B (1st SDA of WPB) – OPEN
    • South Zone C & D (Miami Temple) – OPEN
    • North & West (Hope Spring of Ocala) – OPEN
    • Central (Orlando Filipino) – OPEN
February
  • 1 Club of the Year Requirements – Deadline #3
  • 22 One Day – West eTracker Reveille (Brandon English) – OPEN
  • 22 Central Area Cook-out (Orlando Spanish) – OPEN
  • 28 State Level PBE (FLEC – Central FL)
March
  • 1 Central EEE (eTracker) (Jungle Adventures)
  • 8 ONE DAY – South eTracker Reveille (C.B. Smith Park) – OPEN
  • 13-15 North Reveille – eTracker & Varsity (CK) – OPEN
  • 15-21 Show Your Colors
  • 15-21 Week of Prayer
  • 21 Global Youth Day (By Clusters)
  • 22 West EEE (eTracker) (Tampa Aquarium)
  • 28 Union PBE (GCA)
Click Here for 2025 - 2026 Calendar

Pathfinder Bible Experience – PBE

Registration is NOW OPEN in YMMS.
NOTE: ONLY the PBE team members Must Register.

For more information on PBE 2026, please visit the official PBE website – Click Here

CLUB OF THE YEAR

NEXT DEADLINE: January 24
  • YMMS Practice Event II – Early Bird Registration
Upcoming Deadline: February 1 
  • requesting/reactivating an account in YMMS for 20 points
  • Calendar entries in YMMS Club Calendar
  • YMMS Practice Event II – Regular Registration
  • YMMS Quiz for 10 points
If your club still has not requested or reactivated an account in YMMS, please follow the guidelines here – 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. (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.

Reports are up in YMMS for:

  • Share Your Faith I & II
  • Club Evaluation
  • Drill Evaluation
  • NEW! Uniform Inspection

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

SHARE YOUR FAITH Event Registrations I & II: 

  • 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.

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

    IN EVERY CHURCH A CLUB

    On August 2nd, the Tampa Spanish Pathfinder Club (TSPC) had the privilege of bringing a special Pathfinder Sabbath program to our sister church in North Tampa.  They haven’t had an active Pathfinder Club in their church for many years, so we were there to encourage them and to share with them the blessing of having a Pathfinder Club. God-willing, they will be starting a Pathfinder Club soon, so please keep North Tampa Spanish in your prayers. We want to thank Pastor Simo and his leaders for the invitation and for understanding the importance of having a club.

    PAD ANNOUNCEMENTS

    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

    Visit our website: Click Here

    Please Note: You can still attend without registering in YMMS, but your attendance will not qualify for Club of the Year points. The registration done in YMMS qualifies the club for Club of the Year points. 

    Central Area Pathfinder Cook-Off 2026

    Date: February 22, 2026
    Location: Orlando Spanish SDA Church
    Registration: NOW OPEN in YMMS
      For more information: Click Here

      West E-Tracker Reveille

      Date: February 22, 2026
      Location: Property of Brandon SDA Church
      Registration: NOW OPEN in YMMS
        For more information: Click Here

        South E-Tracker Reveille

        Date: March 8, 2026
        Location: C.B. Smith Park
        Registration: NOW OPEN in YMMS
          For more information: Click Here

          North E-Tracker Reveille

          Date: March 13-15, 2026
          Location: Camp Kulaqua
          Registration: NOW OPEN in YMMS
            For more information: Click Here

            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!

            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

             

            NEW PATHFINDER HONORS

            Take a look at some new Pathfinder honors!

            Arboriculture

            Cryptography

            Early Adventist Missionaires

             

             

             

             

            Noah’s Flood

            Search and Rescue

            Wildfire Preparation and Prevention

            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.

            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 Pathfinders

            To get your Club Started Click Here

            The Pathfinder Club Quick Starter Guide has everything you need to Lead!

            For more details Click Here

            Pathfinder Basic Staff Training Certification – Now being offered!

            For more details: Click Here

            ** ONLINE STORE  **

            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 at  https://flpathfinderstore.3dcartstores.com/

            STORE HOURS

            OUR STORE IS OPEN DOING INTERNAL WORK

            (Shipping orders, calls, emails, etc.)

            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

            Contact information:

            -phone: 407-644-5000 x2424

            -email: elizabeth.bence@floridaconference.com

            Required For ALL Volunteers 

            All Volunteers (18+) must complete the Adventist Screening Verification (ASV).
            All adults must clear the background check PRIOR to serving in the local Club and/or attending events.

            Verify your volunteers today!

            More Info: Click HERE

            Medical Cadet Corps

            The Florida Conference Medical Cadet Corps (MCC) is open for new recruits! Are you looking for an adventure? Do you want a place to belong and serve? Consider Joining MCC!  We want you to be a part of the team! For more information, visit the website: https://floridaconference.com/medical-cadet-corps-mcc/

            A letter from the Brigade Commander Pedro Perez – Click Here

            Become an Officially Appointed Volunteer

            We have opening as a/an…..

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

            North Pathfinder
            Cluster 2
            Cluster 4

            Central Pathfinder 

            Zone A Cluster 3
            Zone B Cluster 5
            Zone B Cluster 6
            South Pathfinder
            Zone C Pathfinder Administrator

            West Pathfinder
            Cluster 3

            ANNOUNCEMENTS

            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.

            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 Pathfinder Page – Click Here

            iRed Zone 2020 Honors Library – Click Here

            iCamporee 2020 Honors Library – Click Here

            iRed Zone 2021 Honor Library – Click Here 

            Director Resources 

            Parent Resources

            About Us

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            A Better Choice
            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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