Pathfinder Clubs in Santa Catarina — 262 clubs

Clubs

262

Pathfinders

8.790

Avg/club

Average age

15 years

New · 5 yrs

Elite 10⭐

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Largest club

Eldorado

124pathfinders

When the clubs were founded

262 clubs with a recorded date · grouped by decade

1960s
5
1970s
6
1980s
11
1990s
23
2000s
35
2010s
109
2020s
73

Distribution by size

262 clubs · classified by member count

Smallup to 25
37%
98
Medium26-60
55%
143
Large60+
8%
21

Cities with the most clubs

Top 10 by number of clubs

Conferences with the most clubs

Top 2 conferences by number of clubs

Largest clubs

Oldest

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All clubs (262)

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About Pathfinder Clubs in in Santa Catarina

Worldwide movement · Seventh-day Adventist Church

Pathfinder Clubs are a worldwide youth organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, focused on boys and girls aged 10 to 15 years. The movement started in the United States in 1950 and today gathers approximately 2 million pathfinders in more than 150 countries, with Brazil being the largest worldwide hub.

How clubs work

Each club meets weekly, usually on Saturdays or Sundays, and offers activities such as camping, marches, drill, honors, first aid, regular classes (Friend, Companion, Explorer, Pioneer, Excursionist) and advanced classes. The motto is "The message of Christ in my generation" and the aim is "The love of Christ motivates me".

Organizational structure

Clubs are divided into units of 6 to 8 pathfinders, led by a counselor. Each club has a director, associate directors, and instructors. Clubs belong to a regional conference or mission, grouped into a union, and the worldwide system is coordinated by the Division. In South America, the main division is the SAD (South American Division).

"5-Star Club" Program

The 5-Star Club is the highest annual recognition given to clubs that achieve excellence in 5 areas: organization, activities, spirituality, community, and mission. Clubs that receive the title for 10 consecutive years join an elite group of "10× awarded" clubs, the cream of the movement.

How to find a club near you

Use the interactive club map to find the closest club to your home, or browse the pages of each city in Santa Catarina above on this page. Each club has a dedicated page with address, meeting time, founding date, member count, and current leadership.

Frequently asked questions

How many Pathfinder clubs exist in Santa Catarina?▼

262 active clubs in Santa Catarina, totaling approximately 8.790 pathfinders and directors registered.

What is the largest Pathfinder club in Santa Catarina?▼

The largest club in Santa Catarina is Eldorado, with 124 members (Florianópolis).

What is the oldest Pathfinder club in Santa Catarina?▼

The oldest club in Santa Catarina is Eldorado, founded in 1960 · Florianópolis.

How many 5-star clubs are there in Santa Catarina?▼

There are 1 awarded club with the 5-Star Club title in Santa Catarina. The standout is Corujão, with 10× awards.

What are Pathfinders?▼

Pathfinders is a youth club for boys and girls aged 10 to 15 from the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The worldwide movement has existed since 1950 and combines outdoor activities, honors (skills), community service, and Christian principles.

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