Drill Team & Parade March

The Pathfinder Club is interested in seeing that each junior youth develops his/her individual initiative and personality, that he/she learns to stand tall and straight physically and spiritually. This individuality must not be suppressed, but it is also important that all learn to work together, play together, and live amiably together in the community.

Good sportsmanship, fairness, self-control, cooperation, regard for the rights of others, and loyalty may be taught through stories and sermons, but carefully selected group activities in a Pathfinder Club can greatly hasten the process. Pathfinders learn largely by doing, and while they appreciate discipline and order, they prefer these in terms of marching feet rather than in orders to "sit still and be good."

Simple drill and marching are necessary for orderliness and for getting the Pathfinders into position for various activities. Pathfinder drill is a game to be enjoyed and should be used regularly at club meetings. It should not be prolonged to the point where the youth tire of it.

Drilling and Marching is a very important aspect in the Pathfinder Ministry. It teaches uniformity and discipline. You can see drilling and marching in parades and in the army. We have color guards to hold flags and drill teams for exhibitions. Drilling and marching also consists of conducting proper ceremonies and uniforms. And we follow, but don't limit ourselves to, the North American Division Drill Manual.