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| Explorer/General |
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Requirement 1 |
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Be 12 years old and/or in Grade 7 or its equivalent. |
The Explorer level has been designed to be within reach of a person in the seventh grade or higher. It should be challenging, yet achievable for a child at this point in his or her formal education.
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Requirement 2 |
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Be an active member of the AJY Society or Pathfinder Club |
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Requirement 2 |
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Be an active member of the AJY Society and Pathfinder Club |
Pathfinder Pledge
| Pledge | Meaning |
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| By the grace of God | Only as I rely on God to help me can I do His will |
| I will be pure, | I will fill my mind with that which is right and true and spend my time in activities that build a strong, clean character. |
| I will be kind | I will be considerate and kind, not only to my fellow men, but also to all of God’s creation. |
| I will be true | I will be honest and upright in study, work, and play and can always be counted upon to do my very best. |
| I will keep the Pathfinder Law | I will seek to understand the meaning of the law and will strive to live up to its spirit, realizing that obedience law is essential in any organization. |
| I will be a servant of God | I will pledge myself to God first, last, and best in everything I am called to do. |
| and a friend to man. | I will bless others and do to them what I would have them do to me. |
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Requirement 3 |
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Learn or review the meaning of the Pathfinder Law and demonstrate your understanding by participating in one of the following: role play, panel discussion, essay, or prepare a project of your choice. |
An illustration is something that clarifies or proves a point. Its literal meaning is "to cast light upon." Jesus illustrated many truths through His parables - stories which helped people to understand His message. The requirement to illustrate the meaning of the Pathfinder Pledge is an opportunity for the Pathfinders to use their imaginations. There are many approaches to illustration, including:
- Art projects
- Drawing
- Painting
- Diorama
- Sculpture
- Comic book
- Collage
- Poster
- Drama
- Skit
- Movie
- Puppet show
- Mime play (silent acting with narration or music)
- Other
- Photography slide show
- Sign Language
- PowerPoint or compatible multimedia presention
- Blog post with text and pictures
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Requirement 4 |
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Read the book "The Happy Path" if not previously read. |
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Pathfinder Emblem Meaning
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Requirement 5 |
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Have a current Book Club Certificate and write at least a paragraph of review on each book. |
Advanced 
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Requirement 1 |
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Know the composition and proper use of the Pathfinder Flag and Unit Guidon. |
