Pathfinders

Pathfinders range from 12 to 14 years of age. Their program theme is "For Fun and Opportunities". This branch of Guiding was created in 1979 for girls who are ready to venture into a wider world of discovery, challenge and service. All members of the Pathfinder Unit have an equal voice in all decisions whether large or small. A member of the Unit may take on specific responsibilities such as telephone convenor, social convenor, secretary, photographer, treasurer or chairperson.

Working together provides opportunities to learn and develop attributes such as co-operation, communication, consideration, concern, commitment, companionship and confidence. The Guiders in the Unit are there to guide the girls along the paths of self-discovery and self-reliance. The program is composed of seven Emblems: Be Prepared, Camping, Community, Home, Leadership, Outdoors and the World. The last six of these consist of three levels each; bronze, silver and gold. The Camping and Leadership Emblems involve a progression of skills.

The other Emblems offer a wide range of choices of challenges which are evaluated by the members of the Pathfinder Unit. The challenges may be done as a group or as individuals, depending on the interests of the girls. When the Be Prepared Emblem, the Gold Camping Emblem or the Gold Leadership Emblem and the Gold level of all the other Emblems has been achieved, a Pathfinder will be awarded the Canada Cord. The Pathfinder Program is firmly based on the Guide Promise and Law.

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