With over 60,000 participants traveling to Gillette, we’re grateful to report that all our clubs arrived and returned safely! The week was filled with adventure and excitement: new friendships thrived, memories were made, pins were traded, and honors earned. But, the biggest win? Lives were forever changed for God’s kingdom.
The theme “Believe the Promise” couldn’t have been more fitting for this year’s International Pathfinder Camporee! Even with intense storms, adjustments to our activities, and a scaled-down Sabbath service due to weather forecasts, our Pathfinders and leaders remained resilient, trusting that God was still in control.
Here are a few standout moments:
- Shout out to Calgary Bridgeland Drum Corps took home 2nd place in the drum & drill exhibition.
- Red Deer Hawks Pathfinders had the privilege of singing on the main stage during the closing night.
- Twelve of our Pathfinders were baptized, and many more made commitments to follow Jesus.
Thank you to our incredible leaders:
- Huge thanks to our Alberta Conference Administrators for their unwavering support.
- Without our Club Ministries Leader, Janeth Vasquez, this Camporee wouldn’t have run so smoothly. Janeth and her team dedicated years to meticulous planning and attention to detail, ensuring that Alberta was outstandingly represented.
- A BIG thanks to Sophie Sibanda and Chris Ohlmann, our Pathfinder & Master Guide Executive Coordinators for their leadership and guidance. Thank you to our Arrival-Team for setting up early, our local club directors and staff, our pastors, and our incredible pathfinders.
The Arrival-Team
These champions went above and beyond! They arrived early, drove the equipment U-Haul to Gillette, and set up everything from our Alberta Conference entrance to the nurse station. They organized the site for each club, facilitated programming, and made sure everyone was well taken care of every step of the way.
- Janeth Vasquez - Club Ministries Director
- Sophie Sibanda - Pathfinder Executive Coordinator
- Chris Ohlmann - Master Guide Executive Coordinator
- Ceri Grant - Pathfinder Area Coordinator - North
- Samantha Tshuma - Pathfinder Area Coordinator - North
- Leisa Aflick - Pathfinder Area Coordinator - South
- Bobby George - Adventurer Area Coordinator - North
- Uzzie Buhia - Adventurer Area Coordinator - South
- Divina Buhia - Adventurer Area Coordinator - South
- Pastor Jacques Moise Alexandre - Camporee Chaplain
- Thaksheela Dorelus - Social Media & Content Creator
Alberta Conference Pastors
I’m so grateful for our amazing pastors who attended Camporee! Not only did they offer spiritual support to their local Pathfinder clubs, but they also connected with our youth, shared in the fun, and assisted with some of the baptisms.
- Pr. Tyler Rosengren - AB Conf. Ministerial
- Pr. Jason Williams - Wetaskiwin
- Pr. Julio Davila - Calgary Mountain View
- Pr. Samuel Cadiz - Calgary Metro
- Pr. Jonathan Deximo - Calgary Central
- Pr. Girleanu Ghena - Calgary Central
- Pr. Marc Leslie - Calgary Bridgeland
- Pr. Dan Wilson - Grande Prairie
- Pr. David Hamstra - Edmonton Central
- Pr. Jacques Moise Alexandre - Edmonton Central
- Pr. Keith Samuels - Edmonton North
- Pr. Derek Richter - Edmonton South
- Pr. Enock Okwaro - African Fellowship
- Pr. Joseph Batiancila - Edmonton Filipino
- Pr. Wesley Szamko - Ponoka
Social Media Team/ Photographers
This dream team captured every amazing moment in Gillette, making sure everyone could share in the excitement, even if they couldn’t be there in person.
- Thaksheela Dorelus - Social Media/ Videography and Photography
- Nahum Batiancila - Photographer
- Pr. Jonathan Deximo - Social Media
Our Local Pathfinder Club Directors & Staff
Our local club directors and staff are the heartbeat of it all. They keep everything running smoothly and are a true blessing. From driving and cooking to supervising, praying, and leading our young people, they do it all with dedication and heart. THANK YOU!!!!
Roberson Dorelus
Director | Youth & Young Adults
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