Pathfinder Uniform
Pathfinders wear gray or blue campaign shirts with their group necker. The shirts should be button-up and have pockets on both sides of the upper chest. Pathfinders may also wear a campaign hat, beret or carry a staff as part of their uniform.
Pathfinders wear the tenderfoot badge on the left side, and the WFIS badge on the right. A detailed example with info on how to wear all the badges is included in the Badge Guide and the new handbook.
Pathfinder Handbook!
The 4th Edition Pathfinder Handbook is available for purchase and download.
You can purchase the 500+ page handbook from the Quarter Master Store. Or you can download a copy.
The handbook includes tons of great information about Pathfinder badges and skills. But it includes so much more information. It is a great resource for all kinds of things from how to plan a campaigning adventure and first aid basics to how to clean your room and manage your personal finances.
We also have a PDF of the Pathfinder Badges and Awards in this document here. This document includes the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class, as well as all the badges.
Leader Guide
This Pathfinder Leader’s Guide is a great resource for understanding the Patrol Method, the new badges, how to prepare scouts for their First Class Journey and so much more. Check it out!
Moving Up to Rovers Ceremony
Do you have a Pathfinder that is ready to move into Rovers? This short ceremony, originated by the 971st Great Blue Herons, is a great way to note the occasion with a little bit of ceremony and celebration.
More Great Ideas and Info
The Articles on this site are full of lots of great information about running a Pathfinder section. Check them out!
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