Arden Pathfinder Club
Arden Pathfinder Club
Arden Pathfinder Club
Arden Pathfinder Club
Arden Pathfinder Club
Arden Pathfinder Club
Arden Pathfinder Club
Approximately 800 Pathfinders hailing from clubs across North and South Carolina converged at Nosoca Pines Ranch Youth Camp for the highly-anticipated 2023 “TAG HIS NAME” Carolina Conference Pathfinder Camporee.
Renowned Chicago street artist and Adventist pastor Milton Coronado took the stage as the featured speaker during the event. Coronado, known for his captivating artwork and spiritual insight, shared compelling stories from his life. Drawing a parallel between street art and faith, Coronado urged the attentive Pathfinders to display God’s tag in their lives each day. He also imparted wisdom by teaching several sections of the Street Art honor.
Pathfinders were given the opportunity to sign up for various honors, including Basic Rescue, First Aid, Orienteering, Geocaching, Christian Storytelling, Music, Dutch Oven Cooking, Wild Edibles, Seeds, Trees, and more. The event featured a slew of engaging activities such as soccer, volleyball, and basketball tournaments, a “swamp” walk, camping skills relays, knot tying challenges, fire building competitions, archery, tomahawk throws, human foosball, Frisbee tic-tac-toe, and even canoeing (which resulted in a few soggy Pathfinders). The Pioneer Village, a favorite among many, offered participants a glimpse into the past with guides in period clothing and a range of activities encompassing cooking, crafts, and survival skills. Amidst these activities, attendees had the chance to reconnect with old friends from across the Conference and establish new friendships, some of which are destined to endure for years to come. As the saying goes, “Once a Pathfinder, always a Pathfinder.” The Sabbath morning parade served as a poignant reminder of their shared commitment to Jesus and this global youth movement.
Youth and sponsors alike expressed gratitude for the nearly perfect tent camping weather that graced the event. Evenings after camporee worships saw individuals engaged in heartfelt conversations, singing songs, and perhaps even roasting veggie-dogs or s’mores around club campfires. A notable highlight was the cook-off challenge, expertly judged by Philip Thomas, Mount Pisgah Academy chef, and a panel of culinary experts, which showcased the culinary prowess of club cooks. Pathfinders extended their thanks to their local sponsors and lauded the outstanding leadership of Hector Gonzalez, Conference Pathfinder director; Vanessa Arana; and the dedicated members of the Pathfinder Council who worked tirelessly to orchestrate an unforgettable camporee.
Carolina | March 2024
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