Pathfinders Research Paper

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My most committed extracurricular activities I have done for the past four and a half years is Pathfinders. Pathfinders is a Seventh-Day- Adventist Christian youth program from ten to sixteen years. Pathfinders are like your average scouting group but with Christian elements and morals. In Pathfinders there six classes, starting Friend, Companion, Explorer, Ranger, Voyager, and ends with Guide. I am currently a Voyager and am planning to become a Guide by January 2019. I listed Pathfinders as the first most committed extracurricular activities because I have had some of the best times in my life in this program. I learned so much from my teacher and my fellow Pathfinders. I have also traveled all over the country with Pathfinders (Arizona,

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