The Kettering Pathfinder Club is part of a worldwide, church-sponsored program for young people in grades 5–12. Pathfinders learn skills for life while growing in their relationship with Jesus and serving others.
Our goal is to help young people discover their God-given potential and live as committed disciples of Christ. Through camping, community service, outdoor activities, Bible study, and team-building challenges, Pathfinders develop leadership, responsibility, and a spirit of service. The club meets twice a month during the school year, with special outings such as campouts, service projects, and social events.
This ministry is important because it equips young people with the tools to live with purpose and courage in Christ. At Kettering, we believe Pathfinders is a powerful step in helping kids and teens become leaders in faith, church, and community.
Club Meeting Schedule
2pm–4:30pm at Kettering SDA Church
2026
- August 9- Club Ministries Sign Up Day (Pathfinders and Adventurers) from 12pm–3pm (drop-in)
- August 15 - Club Meeting
- September 12 - Club Meeting
- September 19 - Induction (combined with Adventurer Club)
- September 26- Club Meeting
- September 27 - SVA Fall Fest, Spring Valley Academy
- October 10 - Club Meeting
- October 24 - Nature Honors Day (Off campus location, TBD)
- November 14 - Club Meeting
- November 21 - Club Meeting
- December 5 - Club Meeting
- December 7 - Service Activity (Golden Buckeye Christmas Banquet)
- December 12 - Christmas Party and Service Project
- December 13 - Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
2027
- January 9 - Club Meeting (Pathfinder/Adventurer Sabbath Rehearsal)
- January 16 - Pathfinder and Adventurer Sabbath (10:15am during Sanctuary Service)
- January 23 - Club Meeting (PBE Area Level)
- February 20 - Club Meeting
- February 27 - Club Meeting
- March 13 - Club Meeting (PBE Union Level)
- March 27 - Club Meeting
- April 10 - Club Meeting
- April 11 - HOLD: Health Honors Day
- April 24 - Club Meeting
- May 8 - Investiture and Reception (combined with Adventurer Club)
Campouts:
- August 28-30, 2026 - Club Campout
- October 2-4, 2026 - OH Conference Camporee
- February 5-7, 2027 - Pinecar Derby / PBE Conference Level / Winter Campout
- April 30-May 2, 2027 - OH Conference Fair Campout
- August 4-8, 2027 - Columbia Union Camporee
