new department. The name was adopted for the program "Youth Club - Missionary Volunteer". Between 9–11 October 1953, the Southern Association of New England promoted the first Pathfinder Camporee in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Since then camporees has been the main camp and form of interaction between Pathfinder clubs worldwide. Since the formalization of the movement as the SDA program, it has undergone some upgrades, the most significant being: (1958) Development of progressive classes; (1959) Development of physical classes (gold and silver medals); (1976) Addition of honor "Master Awards" to the curriculum of the club; (1982) The global emblem Missionary Volunteer is replaced by the Pathfinder world emblem, and the name Missionary Volunteer falls into disuse; (1988) A major overhaul of the Pathfinder curriculum to modernize the teaching methods; (2012) The second general review of the Pathfinders curriculum is carried out; In January 2018, there were more than 1.5 million Pathfinders and 40,000 clubs, spread over more than 150 countries. Philosophy and objectives The Pathfinder Club is centered in the "physical-mental-spiritual tripod", which develops activities to meet the needs and interests of children and adolescents between 10 and 15 years old, with a specific focus on the religious activities of this age group. Much of the Pathfinder Club program is built around physical activities. According to the Pathfinder club manual, this focus is explained because "young people between 10 and 15 years old are at a stage of growth and very rapid physical development." According to the philosophy, many of the club activities involve action, adventure, challenge and group activities, which "provide opportunities for the development of new attitudes and skills that produce personal growth, team and community spirit,". These are part of the tripod of the philosophy to work towards "citizenship and loyalty" and that preach respect for "God, His creation, and His church." While the Pathfinder Club exists primarily for the youth, one of its primary purposes is to also meet parents and church members through an active involvement with the club. The purpose of this involvement is to correct (or suppress) the gap between generations approaching youth and adults. And to work and have fun together in a bond of common experience. The whole philosophy of Pathfinders is built on the premise that "juveniles and children learn best by example, instead of the precepts." The way they see the leaders and parental values is used as a spiritual and