Classwork Terminology

Many clubs use "classwork" as a curriculum to help train pathfinders in a variety of educational, spiritual, and physical areas. For many clubs "classwork" forms the "template" or "lesson plan" for the year. Many staff enjoy the structure provided by "classwork," since it helps them create a organized plan of fun activities without spending many needless hours in "prep time." Instead, they are able to take the classwork framework and let loose their creativity in making the classwork exciting and interactive for their pathfinders.

There is some terminology used in Pathfinders to describe classwork:

  • Friend -- Fifth Grade

  • Companion -- Sixth Grade

  • Explorer -- Seventh Grade

  • Ranger -- Eighth Grade

  • Voyager -- Ninth Grade

  • Guide -- Tenth Grade

  • Master Guide -- for those ages 16-99

  • PLA (Pathfinder Leadership Award) -- Continuing Education for Master Guides

  • PIA (Pathfinder Instructor's Award) -- Continuing Education for Master Guides