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1. Drill Team/ Drum Corps Competitions
Deadline is May 30th, 2024.
Drill sign up here.More info... Contact Joel Hutchins
2. Sleeping Tent Tip for High Winds Put a cinder block or something heavy in all four corners. Check out Wyoming's weather in August.
3. Airport to Camporee Shuttle Options
Gillette, WY airport welcome host for Sunday August 4 to Tuesday August 6. Shuttle Options here (scroll to Airport Shuttle Service)... 4. Downtown Community parade Cancelled
The new community focus is to offer a FREE program at the main stage Sunday August 4, 2024 at 7:30pm.
More info...
5. Camporee Radio Station 24/7 at 95.7 FM
A. Clubs, be sure to bring a boom box that runs on batteries so in case of an emergency siren blast you can hear the latest information.
B. The boombox can also be used at your campsite to hear the evening main stage program in case of bad weather. More info... Contact Roger Wade.
6. World Record Updates
A. 4-Person-Tent World Record
Contact PJ Deming. Sign up here. B. Postcards World Record
Contact Marilyn Boismier. Sign up here.
C. Backpack World Record
Contact Nichole Mattson. Sign up here. D. Great Ball Contraption Lego World Record
Contact Marilyn Boismier.
More info. E. Contact over-all World Record Coordinator Norma Villarreal.
7. Host an international club or individual
A. See who is looking for a NAD host Club & see who is already hosted here. (Scroll to "Who's hosting who-view hosting report.)
B. The Campbell County Commissioner Chairperson, Mr. Del Shelstad, is sponsoring one international Pathfinder youth to attend Camporee. Thank you, Del!
C. A Colorado business man is sponsoring over 120 International Pathfinders from the Dutch & German Unions. Thank you, Mr. Anonymous!
D. Local couple has offered free lodging in their home for up to 4 Pathfinders from the Philippines!
More info... Contact Nestor Osman. | | 8. Medical Staff Needed
A. You can serve the "camporee city" by serving a 4 or 8 hour volunteer shift. B. You can volunteer one day or several days.
More info (scroll to medical volunteers special info)... Contact Pam Krueger
9. Charter or Private Planes to Gillette, WY?
The local airport manager wants to talk with you. Contact Todd Chattfield
10. Fork Lift Drivers with an Active License Needed
More info (scroll to services/facilities)... Contact Barry Becker
11. RV Parking & Parking Lot Coordinator Needed
More info (scroll to services/facilities)... For RV- Contact Barry Becker For Parking Lot- Contact Ken Scott
12. Food Court is Full with a Waiting List
A. Over 45 Food Vendors will be at camporee to offer you food from all over the world! B. The Food Court prices and menus will posted on the BTP Camporee website 30 days before Camporee.
More info... Contact Dan Burtnett.
13. Summer Camp Staff Come join the A-Team if you are age 18-35 and you can be in Gillette, WY for set up week, beginning Monday July 29 until take down, Tuesday August 13, 2024. Free food, tent, lodging, and scholarship! Contact Chad Bernard.
14. Baptism & Master Guide Investiture Forms A. Baptism Info & Forms Contact Craig Carr B. Master Guide info & forms
15. Watch Party Coordinator Needed!
You must have experience in creating , marketing and running a “watch party“ extravaganza for Pathfinders all over the world. Contact Ron Whitehead.
Coming in the June Newsletter...
- Backstage Tour Info
- Baptism Updates
- World Record Updates
- Walmart Equipment/Food Order Form
- List of Concessions & Exhibitors
- New App
- New Theme Song
- Next FB live June 23, 2024
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Please Note:
Volunteer application registration will close on July 4th, 2024, at midnight, after which you will no longer be able to initiate an application. July 4th, 2024, at midnight is also the deadline for the transferring of tickets through the CYE office. Contact the CYE office at (269)-471-8380 with any questions or concerns.
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LINKS FOR OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES SIGN UPS! | |
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Our directory of Camporee leaders and staff is meant to inform you of the many people who make the Camporee happen as well as get you in touch with the right person to answer any of your questions. More info...
Contact Kara Shepard. | | Daytime On-Site Activities |
There are hundreds of daytime on-site activities for you to participate in while at the Camporee. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new and exciting.
More info... Contact Eddie Heinrich.
| | Daytime Off-Site Activities |
Off-Site activities provides activities in the Gillette Community promoting educational, recreational and community service experiences.
More info...
Contact Greg and Kim Taylor. | | | |
Special Events may happen just a few times during Camporee. A few examples of theses are daily on-site parades, flag ceremonies, daily rodeos, and of course... World Records! More info... Contact Sherilyn O'FFill.
Contact Todd Casey. | |
The Nighttime Program is one of the most exciting parts of Camporee! Your Pathfinders can join the choir, orchestra, or Pathfinder talent presentations. Nights will be "cold" so bring a jacket!
More info... Contact Kathy Griffin. Contact Christian Lighthall. | |
The medical building will be staffed with physicians and nurses 24/7 as well as Paramedic/EMT teams that will be on golf carts roaming the grounds throughout the day and evening.
More info...
Contact Pam Krueger. | | | |
Everyone should review and be familiar with the safety guidelines. They will help keep you and others safe. These safety guidelines cover what to do during extreme weather, medical emergencies, missing/lost children, and much more. More info...
Contact Ken Scott.
Contact Lee Batton. | |
For your convenience, the Camporee offers many services for your camping needs. Please review all service and camping guidelines to help you have a safe and enjoyable time.
Contact Vern Byrd.
Contact Barry Becker.
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Pathfinder Today, the Camporee daily newspaper, is looking for your stories! 1.) How do you make the most of your camporee experience? If you've been to a previous camporee, let us know what you've found makes for a great and fulfilling camporee experience. (And if this is your first camporee, let us know what you're looking forward to.) 2.) What's the story of how your club is getting to Gillette? How did you raise money, recruit staff, prepare your Pathfinders, and get ready for this major event? What are your travel plans, and what challenges have you faced? 3.) Any other incredible Pathfinder stories should know about? Contact news@camporee.org.
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Each union (and then conference) was given a percentage of the 1000 total days passes based on the how many tickets their union had purchased from the total 60,000 Camporee tickets.
| | We have 75 bikes for sale, and already have 36 sold! The bikes listed on this digital form are the only ones we have left. Please contact me if you have any questions.
More info... Contact Charlie Thompson.
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Want a free Camporee pin? It's all yours...when you complete the Pathfinder Bible Study Challenge and personally attend the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee! Sponsored by the Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible School. More info...
Contact Discover Bible School.
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Each NAD conference AND union must have an On-Site Parade coordinator. These coordinators will help organize clubs in their domain on the day their union marches in the parade. If interested contact your union or conference director. More info...
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Andrews University Pathfinder Day
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On your way to Camporee, plan to spend a fun-filled day, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Andrews University! This special day of activities is designed for active Pathfinders. Space is limited to the first 1000.
More info (RSVP)... Contact Shelly Erhard.
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Kettering Hospital is calling all runners AND walkers! Whether you are wanting to see if you can break your own personal record, or wanting to start your day off with a little exercise there is no better place to be than to come take part in our very own Camporee 5k!
More info... Contact Victor Brown. | | Persons with Physical Disabilities
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Those needing extra help to move about the Camporee grounds should contact their local conference youth director, who have a limited number of golf carts to golf carts. No promises can be made. Persons with physical disabilities are permitted to bring a one-seat personal electric convenience scooter, as long as it is designed for use by a single person and is used in this way. Contact Shevie Barnes. | | FORMS FOR HOST/HOSTED CLUBS
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Every club is encouraged to bring two or more pathfinders that are ready and registered for baptism. Register here.
| Master Guide Workshops Available
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6″ tent stakes only may be driven into the ground in all locations of the camping area. Permission must be received from facilities director, Vern Byrd, before any stake longer than 6″ is driven (Cam-Plex requirement). NO EXCEPTIONS! Once you have permission you MUST call 811, to have someone come to check for underground utilities before placing any stakes longer than 6″. Failure to do this may be costly to you. Call 811 before placing stakes longer than 6″ in the ground at the Camporee. No digging holes or trenches in the campground or activity area is allowed at any time. NO EXCEPTIONS!More info... Contact Vern Byrd.
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Note from World Record Coordinator, Marilyn Boismier!
Texas and Florida would like to challenge the other conferences in the North America Division to participate in the Postcard Scavenger hunt! What is this? It is a scavenger hunt that will take place all over CAM-PLEX in Gillette. It enables pathfinders to collect postcards for their postcard honor from the different conferences. Each participating conference or union creates a postcard for the event. At the camporee, they will then give clues as to how the pathfinders can find them. These clues will be available at the World Record Postcard event space in Sprit Hall.
Contact here.
Those participating in the Lego Great Ball Contraption world record attempt should register their module. Please register here. More info. Would you like to participate in the great postcard exchange? Create your own postcard and print 50 or more cards. Cards should be 4 inches by 6 inches, with a printed back for a message and address. The picture on the postcard can be of anything that represents you or your club. More info. Contact here. You can trade these with other pathfinders and get your postcard honor. You will need 50 different cards for your honor. More about honor.
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You may only volunteer if you are an individual 18+ years of age with legal status in the United States or Canada. The price for a volunteer ticket is $225. | |
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Total Volunteer Applications: 744 Total who passed background check so far & ready for interview: 566 as of 5/21/24 | |
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Bleacher Coordinator – Make sure bleachers are placed where needed during set up week. Make sure bleacher safety is followed and trash is picked up daily.
Golf Cart Staffers– Maintain, fuel, and check in/out golf carts.
Trash Coordinator – Organize teams to pick up trash around general activity areas during Camporee.
Heavy Equipment Staffers – Experience with certification in heavy equipment such as Lulls, Bobcats, Forklifts, etc. Shower Deep Clean Staffers – Help maintain shower area, inside and out. Shipping Coordinator- Receive and organize incoming shipments for pickup.
Table/Chair Staffers– Distribute tables/chairs and pick them up at the end of the Camporee. Tool Coordinator – Help track and distribute tools in trailer as needed by crews. Trailer Coordinator – Secure parking location of semi trailers.
Trash Coordinator– Supervise trash removal from Cam-Plex property | |
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- Shuttle Bus Staffers-
-Bus staff will be assigned to manning gates, checking wristbands for appropriate ages, directing pathfinders to the correct gate and corral and more. -Hours will be Tuesday 11:30am -6:00pm and Wednesday- Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm. -Volunteers are responsible for their own ticket, meals and transportation. Tent and RV lodging spots are available in the volunteer camping area.
- First Aid Personnel For Off-Site: Are needed in each of the four facilities - the recreation center, sports complex, aquatic center & pronghorn center. If you are interested in helping, please email mmauk@swuc.org and cc hmoody@swuc.org
- Gillette College – Direct Pathfinders to their honor classrooms.
- Rockpile Museum – Direct Pathfinders entering the museum to activity options and assist museum director as needed.
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- Campbell County Rec Center & Sports Complex Staffers – Volunteers needed from 9am-5pm
- Supervise the various areas of the rec center to make sure Pathfinders are in the correct locations.
- Monitor showers in the rec center to ensure they are being used correctly by those that are participating in the rec activities.
- Monitor bus flow at the sports complex and answer questions about activities.
- Swim Meet Coordinator- Organize and manage a swim meet.
- Assist with indoor activities, manage the Welcome Desk/ Activities/ Honor Sign – Up, maintain traffic flow in designated areas and restrooms for all International Camporee campers. In addition, others supervise indoor activities, pool area(s), rock climbing wall, pickle ball, tennis, track, basketball, and volleyball. To sign up and receive more information, email
Lindsay.syeh@secsda.org or jnocka@protonmail.com.
- Pronghorn Center: Help with the 3 On 3 basketball tournament: signing in players and organizing games, etc. To sign up and receive more information, email Lafayette.trawick@gmail.com.
- Energy Capital Sports Complex:
- Volunteers to help with soccer email emartin@adventistontario.org
- Volunteers for softball email miniseeramona58@gmail.com
- Volunteers for baseball – coordinator needed.
- Volunteers for kickball – coordinator needed.
- Volunteers for fun play – create different games on a baseball field so many kids can play – coordinator needed.
- Volunteers are needed to watch and help with traffic flow.
- Volunteers are needed for the splash pad.
If you are interested in any of these areas that we are looking for coordinators, please email mmauk@swuc.org and cc hmoody@swuc.org.
- Campbell County Aquatic Center: Volunteers are needed to facilitate restrooms, traffic flow, safety, sign in and make sure the buses run timely etc. If you are interested in helping, please email mmauk@swuc.org and cc hmoody@swuc.org.
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General Registration Staffers – Assist people as they register at the Registration Building. Food Concessions - Food Concessions Assistant – Assists the Concessions Coordinator with the day-to-day field operations to ensure the cleanliness of grounds and safety for guests. Responsible for picking up trash while cleaning and disinfecting picnic tables. View volunteer job description.
- Ice Stations Sales Assistant – Assists the person in charge of Ice Sales with the day-to-day operation of the Ice Concessions for the Camporee. View volunteer job description.
- TLT Ice Sales Volunteers – Help at the Ice Sales locations. Email Mike and Kathy Rowe.
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Dispatchers – Experience with radio communication & will need to broadcast after the approval from the supervisor. Gate Watch – Secure gates into the Camporee grounds with your presence. Officers – Need sworn and experienced police, federal, probation, & state police. Phone Bank – Answer telephones from 911 operators and campers calling in. Log all phone calls. Receptionist – Man the front Safety office window to take reports and answer questions. | |
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- Physicians
- Pediatricians
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Dentists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses (RN/LPN)
- EMT
- Paramedics
- Certified Nursing Assistants
- Support staff
- Transportation – Unlicensed medical personnel to transport via provided golf cart, patients back to their camp site as directed by the medical staff.
- Clergy – Provide emotional and spiritual support to staff, patients, and others seeking help in the Medical Building.
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Information Ambassadors – Answer questions, give directions, know how to use an iPad, good communication skills, bilingual helpful but not necessary.
Radio Station Assistants – Clear speaking voice, will interview camporee attendees, exhibitors, dignitaries, etc.
Social Media Assistants/Photographers – Good communication skills & experience with Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.
Mobile PA System Assistants – Set up and tear down mobile PA units for events around the Camporee. Previous sound & PA experience required.
Post Office - Deliver mail to Conferences & clubs.Newspaper - Reporters/ Writers
Daytime Film Crew - Interview and film all the On-site Daytime Activity Leaders about their activity | |
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Photographers – Experienced photographers with large event & people photography background needed. Photographers need to bring their own camera equipment and several memory cards.Reporters/photography assistants – Assist in gathering news and finding stories of interest for the larger NAD audience, including off-site, non-church news market. They will also support photographers in gathering information for captions, and uploading images to our database. | |
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- Daily Onsite Parade (DOP)-Volunteers – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – three hours (8:30 am – 11:30 am)
-Assist with set up of signs for DOP -Direct Clubs to the right locations to get organized for the DOP -Stay with Clubs / Conferences to Answer Questions -Alert Clubs to know when to move ahead / stay put -Point out to Clubs where signs are with information -Assist Clubs with exiting DOP and to know where to go -Assist with Green Room Set Up -Assist with “on/off” stage guest and knowing where to go -Collect all signs / store away for next DOP Sabbath afternoon – three hours (2:30pm – 5:30pm) -Assist with set up of signs for DOP -Direct Clubs to the right locations to get organized for the DOP -Stay with Clubs / Conferences to Answer Questions -Alert Clubs to know when to move ahead / stay put -Point out to Clubs where signs are with information -Assist Clubs with exiting DOP and to know where to go -Assist with Green Room Set Up -Assist with “on/off” stage guest and knowing where to go -Collect all signs / store away for next D.O.P. Preferably the SAME volunteers every day – for the FOUR days of parade. MX Power Team Motorcycle Demo- Crowd Control/ need people to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance Daily Rodeo- Crowd Control- need people to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance Great Ball Contraption- Need people to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance Postcard Extravaganza- Need people to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance Top Chef- Need people to help set up and tear down equipment as well as helping the chef with organization of audience during event Fun Run- Need people to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance Wrangler Arena – Need people to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance Flag Ceremonies- Need people with basic knowledge of flag raising and lowering procedures. Need to be available daily 6:15am to 7:30am AND 6:15pm to 7:30pm
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- Flag Ceremonies – Volunteers needed with basic knowledge of flag raising and lowering procedures. Need to be available daily 6:15am to 7:30am and 6:15pm to 7::30pm. Contact Gene Clapp for more information.
- Top Chef – Volunteers needed to help with set up through tear down during the daily Cooking Competition. They will be setting up tables, camp stoves, and other equipment being used daily. They will need to report 1 hour before event starts and will be done 1 hour after event ends. Contact Chef Hulando Shaw for more information.
- MX Power Team Motorcycle Demo – Crowd Control/ Volunteers needed to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance.
- Daily Rodeo – Volunteers needed to guide audience into the seating area, and answer questions. Report time 1 hour before rodeo daily. End time 30 minutes after rodeo ends. Contact Delisa East for more information.
- Great Ball Contraption – Volunteers needed to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance.
- Postcard Extravaganza – Volunteers needed to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance.
- 5k and Fun Run – Volunteers needed to manage participants at the start line, provide guidance & encouragement throughout the route, and manage participants at the finish line. Daily report in at 6:00am. Finished at 8:00am. Contact Victor Brown for more information
- Wrangler Arena – Volunteers needed to help with crowd organization and movement/guidance.
- Wigs for Kids – Volunteers needed to assist participants in knowing when their scheduled hair cut time is and then get them to the proper chair. Report in at 8:30am Thursday. Finished at 6:00pm Thursday. Coatct Jo Ottinger for more information.
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AdventHealth
Get ready for an exhilarating journey at the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee! Find us at the Frontier Hall in the Wyoming Center for the AdventHealth Experience—an adventure filled with interactive and innovative activities designed to inspire and engage. AdventHealth Experience Immerse yourself in fun, educational simulations and engaging challenges that reflect our commitment to health and holistic wellness. This is a unique opportunity to ignite your passion for service and personal growth! Showcase Your Club Be part of a special global showcase! Submit a photo of your club to Pathfinders@AdventHealth.com and represent your team in a spectacular way that celebrates the global community of Pathfinders. New Honors at Camporee Add two new honors to your sash! · Health and Healing · Legacy of Healing With these honors, you’ll learn how Christ’s healing ministry from His time on earth connects to modern, faith-based health care today. You’ll also discover the many ways you can live a life in health care. Tune Into the Pathfinder Live Stream in July! Be sure to watch the next Pathfinder Livestream on July 7 as we unveil even more exciting details of what you’ll see from AdventHealth at Camporee. Don’t miss this thrilling live event! | | | |
Pinfinder
Ready to stand out at Believe the Promise? Create Your Custom Pin! Visit our website and click "Create Your Idea” today! Learn more... | | | |
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The Pathfinder Club Game: Friend: Celebrate the spirit of Pathfinders with this first-of-its-kind game by KabelTop Games. Designed for Pathfinder clubs and families, the Pathfinder Club Game introduces values and exciting activities that make the first year of Pathfinders a rich and fun experience. It plays in about 30 minutes and can support any number of players. Moreover, Scott of KabelTop Games would like to partner with clubs still fundraising for the International Camporee.
More info. Contact KabelTop Games. | | | |
Christian Record Services is excited to share the design of our brand new pin for the 2024 International Pathfinder Camporee. This pin includes the official Camporee logo, but adds braille in order to help our friends who are blind or visually impaired. Keep watching for more information for how you can get one of the unique pins! For more information about Christian Record Services, please visitwww.christianrecord.org.
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Three Angels’ Messages Be among the first to earn the new Three Angels Pathfinder honor. The free class will be taught on-site at the BTP Camporee. Space is limited, plan now to attend.
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Reformation Tour - Pan de Vida Travel Embark on an epic 11 day/9 nights transformative journey through history with our European Reformation Tour through 6 countries: Vatican, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany and the Czech Republic! Dive into the heart of Europe's cultural revolution beginning in Rome and ending in Prague. Uncover the stories that reshaped the world, from the iconic Wittenberg to the picturesque Geneva. Designed for the curious minds of youth but also available to older folk, this unforgettable adventure combines education with adventure. Ask Us how chaperones travel for free! Group pricing starting at only $2999 including round trip airfare, accommodations, bus transportation, meals, entrance fees, guides and more.Terms and conditions apply. Text/Call us at 914-804-5699.
Please visit us at booth 109 at the Camporee!
Visit our website here for more info: www.travel.ppvida.com | | | |
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There are approximately 25 million victims of human trafficking around the world. That is 450 times the size of this year's Camporee.
Child Impact International is the leading Adventist organization fighting human trafficking worldwide. Our Operation Child rescue program has 19 projects in 13 countries. Isaiah 58:6 challenges us to, Set free those who are held by chains without any reason and Untie the ropes that hold people as slaves, Set free those who are crushed and Break every evil chain.
Would you like to make a difference and break the chains to set captives free?
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Pathfinder Shirts
BTP Camporee 2024 Souvenirs Available. Avoid long lines - get them now and save! T-shirts, Hoodies, Caps, Pins, and more. International orders shipped to Host clubs.Friendship pins for many countries available. FREE gift with every order. | | | |
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Gospel Travel
Tour the sites of the Old World where the history of Christianity was written and connect with the one who originated it. Guided by our trained tour staff, you will get to know the most impacting places and events of biblical history. We specialize in personalized tours. We work with a group of pastors and lay leaders to organize tours for Bible study groups , parishioners, youth, ministries, and church institutions. We guarantee an unforgettable experience. | | | |
It Is Written
Get Pathfinders excited about reading the Bible! Read stories about Moses and his basket boat, the burning bush, crossing the Red Sea, and more as you Journey Through the Bible. A fun and rewarding Bible reading plan that keeps you connected with Jesus every day. Visit My Place with Jesus for other fun resources! (Spanish)
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COMFE Travel Air Pads
Our Air Pads are lightweight, suede top, anti-skid bottom, automatic inflates, and quickly deflates. Has a rechargeable battery, carries a 1-year warranty and easily fits into a carry-on, can fit in your tent, and is great for camping! | | | |
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Andrews Bible Commentary
We are very excited to offer this special discount of the Andrews Bible Commentary (the official Bible Commentary of The N.A.D. Pathfinder Bible Experience) exclusively to Pathfinder Clubs and families for the Believe the Promise International Pathfinder Camporee. More info... Contact Rebekah Gordan.
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