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Who is Pathfinder, Inc?
Pathfinder, Inc. is a non-profit organization that helps youth, adults, and parents create a more positive and fully engaged learning community. Because our emphasis is community, participants learn new skills for greater problem solving, effective collaboration and responsibility for themselves and each other. Through our exciting, hands-on curriculum, participants feel energized for learning while having fun in the process.
Why we do it...
Pathfinder's mission is to provide experiential programs in a supportive environment, promoting increased social and personal responsibility. The staff and Board of Directors believe that consciously teaching character and building community is a vital part of the lifelong learning process and helps to create a safer, more productive and happier world.
How we do it...
Pathfinder programs are grounded in a tradition of experiential education. All programs, regardless of the age or ability of the participants, the length of time or the location, are hands-on, interactive and fun with a solid, non-competitive curriculum. All activities incorporate the themes of developing character and community. Most programs take place outdoors, not only because it's more fun, but because we have found this more effective in meeting our client's goals.
Pathfinder primarily partners with schools and organizations serving to offer:
- Youth programs
- Educator training sessions
- Parent and family programs
- Corporate communities
- Special programs and events
Businesses and other non-academic professional communities benefit from Pathfinder teambuilding retreats available at your location or ours, lasting from one to five days.
Youth programs last from one to seven days at any of our five beautiful locations throughout Florida. Group leaders choose from more than 40 curriculum options, specially designed to combine hands-on experience with education to provide lasting benefits.
Educators and parents can participate in their own curriculum that supports professional development and provides tools to continue guiding their youth. They may choose to participate while attending with their children, or during intensive workshops at their site or Pathfinders.
Pathfinder continues to support our learners through introductory and refresher programs at your site, intergenerational and family programs, and special programs and events.
Who facilitates...
Pathfinder facilitators have expertise with learners of all ages and abilities. They ensure the safest possible physical and emotional environment for learners to participate in activites and guided discussions that address indentified goals. A variety of challenges are tailored to particpants' skills, abilities, previous experience, cultural diversity, learning abilities, and organizational goals. All facilitators have, at minimum, extensive experience in the areas they facilitate (most have a BA or MA in a related field) and current training in First Aid, CPR, and Water Safety.
Pathfinder, Inc. is a non-profit Florida corporation, established in 1993 by Marcia Lane and governed by a Board of Directors. Every year Pathfinder serves over 5,000 participants. Accredited by the Association for Experiential Education, our staff includes 25 highly skilled, professional educators.
Status: Florida non-profit Mission: Pathfinder’s mission is to develop effective learning communities - providing high quality, activity-based programs that engage, challenge and transform. Accreditation: Association for Experiential Educators (AEE) Core Values: Caring, Cooperation, Choice, Fun, Growth, Integrity, Respect Year established: 1993 Number of annual participants: Approx. 5,000 Founded by: Marcia Lane Fiscal year: July 1- June 30 Number of staff members: 27 Annual budget: Approaching $1 million Funded by: Fees, grants, sponsors, memberships Governed by: Board of Directors