Teen Institute

When

Frist weekend in October; this year it is September 30 - October 2, 2011.

Decsription

This institute provides an opportunity to increase the teens’ awareness of the responsibilities they can perform in their local Pathfinder Club, for their fellow man, and for God.

Attendance

It is not necessary for those attending to have completed all Teen Counselor requirements; however, they should be teens who are serving in local clubs and acting as Teen Counselors and are planning to complete Teen Counselor requirements by the end of the year. Teens must be acting or invested Teen Counselors currently involved in a Pathfinder club.

Teen Counselor Application

Uniform

The uniform requirement is: Teen Counselor polo shirt for fully qualified teens and county t-shirt for those still working on the requirements.Wear full dress, Class A, uniform on Sabbath morning for worship and the group picture.

Fee

Churches may pay the fees for the director and teens, and other staff. Some clubs pay all or part of the fees from club funds. Talk it over with your pastor or local church leaders. Prices are subject to change. The fees can be billed to the church if not paid at the time of the event.

A $35 cancellation fee will apply if cancellation occurs after the registration deadline. Same gender substitutions are acceptable, but must be done before arrival.

Registration

The club director or secretarymust submit the online registration forms fifteen (15) days before the institute. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 15. If space permits, any registrations received after the deadline will be charged an additional $20 per person.  Also, any changes made after the deadline will incur a $5 fee.

There are different ways to stay at Pine Springs Ranch: lodge, cabin, RV or tent. When staying in the lodge or cabins, all your meals are included. For RVs and tents you needselect which meals you want. In the lodge, your linens and towels are provided. If staying in the cabins, you must bring your own linens, i.e., sleeping bag, pillow, towel, etc. Use the links below based on how you want to stay to register your club or yourself for the convention. 

Fill out a club registration with your order. This lets us know which club you are with. Then select your accommodations. When registering your attendees in a lodge or cabin, select their group designation for roommate assignment, i.e.: John Doe and Susan Doe are Lodge 1, Joe Shmoe and Greg Adams are Lodge 2, etc.

If you are wanting to pay by church check, at the door (cash or church check), or bill the church, please select "show other payment options" and then "Pay Offline."  The choices are at the end of the registration page.   

Directions

The convention is held at Pine Springs Ranch which is nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains east of Hemet. For directions, click here.