For many years, students of AIMS have participated in the Pathfinder and
Adventurer clubs. They enjoyed moments with their friends during hikes, camps, and many other activities. These moments came with life lessons that have changed their lives without them even knowing it. These clubs teach students about basic survival and life skills. They also learn useful information about nature and life in general. For most students, they do not really see its impact beyond what they have been doing in the club. It seems to be just another requirement that they need to fulfill at school.

To understand the purpose of these clubs, here are their curriculum and objectives:
Adventurer Objectives:

• children will, at their own level, commit their hearts and lives to Jesus Christ.
• children will gain a positive attitude toward the benefits, joys, and responsibilities of living a Christian life.
• children will acquire the habits, skills, and knowledge needed to live for Jesus today.
• parents and other primary caregivers will become more confident and effective as co-laborers with Christ for their children. (clubministries.org/adventurers)

Pathfinder Objectives:

• • to understand that God loves them, cares for them and appreciates them.
    to encourage Pathfinders to discover their God-given potential.
  • to be physically fit.
  • to build in each Pathfinder a healthy appreciation and love of God’s creation.
    to give an opportunity for Pathfinders to develop and enlist leadership
  • to seek to foster the harmonious development of the physical, social,  intellectual, and spiritual life of the Pathfinder. (pathfinder.org.au)

These clubs assist in developing the body, mind, and spirit of the students. With these  abilities, the youth can carry on with the work of bringing others to the feet of Jesus. The Adventurer Club focuses on developing the social skills and preparing the young people for their walk with Jesus, while the Pathfinder Club nurtures and guides teenagers in their spiritual growth.

The immense influence of these clubs on the mindset of modern-day teens or children is immeasurable. It is unsurprisingly easy to get lost in the temptations and evils of this world, so teenagers and children need to always be prepared and on guard.

These are the fundamental philosophies of both clubs, to build up the students’ character and to provide them a sense of community.

These young people may not realize it yet, but the Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs are slowly transforming them into becoming globally minded citizens who care for the world and the people around them. (aims)