About Us

The Manning Area Pathfinders (MAPS) club is a non-profit youth organization operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pathfinders is supported by the Taree, Wingham, Forster and Gloucester churches. It is a place where your child can learn about God and make life-long friendships, learn practical skills and develop the confidence that comes with the success of achieving new things. Children can attend camping trips where experienced, qualified volunteers will teach them survival skills, camping craft and help them discover the exciting wonders of the outdoors.

Engaging lessons give the children an opportunity to learn about crafts and hobbies, as well as offering them a taste of future professions the children may one day like to pursue. Pathfinders may also get involved in services that benefit the community. On completion of the year’s activity children will receive an achievement award along with honour badges as a reminder of all the activities they have participated in and learned about during the year.

All staff members are volunteers who donate not only their time, but also personal resources to the club. Staff members are screened and trained in child protection matters as outlined in the NNSW Conference Child Protection Policy.