H I S T O R Y When did it begin? Where did it begin? Why did it begin?

PHILOSOPHY

PHILOSOPHY: The Adventurer program was created to assist parents in their important responsibilities as a child's primary teacher and evangelist. The program aims to strengthen the parent/child relationship and to further the child's development in spiritual, physical, mental, and social areas. The Adventurer Club was created to give children an opportunity to belong to an organized peer group. To join, children are invited to participate in various activities which will improve their social skills. The Adventurer club involves children in grades Pre-K - 4 and their parents. The programming and planning for Adventurers should be simple and short, but creative.

P U R P O S E To support parents and care- givers in leading and encouraging their children in a growing, joyful relationship with Jesus Christ.

OBJECTIVE To provide a meaningful and exciting experience as the children look forward with anticipation to some day being Pathfinders.

IMPORTANT The key to a successful club, or any organization, is WELL-TRAINED and DEDICATED leadership.

O R G A N I Z E Come prepared Start on time End on time

UNIFORMS Navy blue skirt or jumper for girls Navy blue pants for boys Blue or white collard shirt – must be uniform within the club Burgundy scarf – grades 1-4 Light blue – Little Lambs Green – Eager Beaver` Class C – Any shirt, as long as uniformity is kept within the club

WORKBOOKS Designed to help children better understand their class requirements Provide a means through which parents or instructors can identify and explain the values taught in each requirement

PARENT PIN This pin acknowledges Adventurer parents who are members of the Family Network and who actively support their child/children in the Adventurer program.

REQUIREMENTS Be enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten or be 4 years of age by September 1 of the year you begin. Memorize and recite the Adventurer Pledge and Law. Have someone read to you a story from each of the following categories: A. Bible Story B. Nature Story C. Character-building Story D. Family Story Learn how to properly salute the American Flag and say the pledge of allegiance.