	Explorer/General

Requirement 1

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.

Requirement 2

Be an active member of the AJY Society and Pathfinder Club

The requirement to be an active member of the club is easy to brush over, but consider what it means. An active member is a youth that participates in the spiritual, mental, physical and service activities. It means showing up for meetings and completing the classwork and honors expected. It means following the Pathfinder Law and being a good representative of the club.

Requirement 3

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.

Requirement 4

Read the book "The Happy Path" if not previously read.

The Happy Path is a 128 page book of stories by Lawrence Maxwell published by the Review and Herald. There are 16 chapters themed to the lines of the Pathfinder Pledge. Pathfinders can read it for themselves or use the book in club worships. The book should be available through your conference youth department. It is also available for free in pdf in these and other locations:

Requirement 5

Have a current Book Club Certificate and write at least a paragraph of review on each book.

The book club reading list is regularly updated with new books released by Adventist publishing houses. Check with your conference youth department or see here

Advanced

Requirement 1

Know the composition and proper use of the Pathfinder Flag and Unit Guidon.

Achievement Classes/Explorer/General

Advanced