Pathfinder Camporee

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SECC’s Pathfinder Camporee is the largest gathering of our Pathfinder clubs who camp, participate in activities, and develop their leadership. This year, Pathfinders can take part in the Pacific Union Camporee at Lake Skinner. Click here to visit their website.

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PaTHFINDER CAMPOREE

Lake Skinner • November 6-9, 2025

We are
PATHFINDER STRONG.

And we are proud. Gather with your friends and gain honors. This weekend is full of activities and fellowship that you won’t want to miss. More details are coming soon!

We are
PATHFINDER STRONG.

And we are proud. Gather with your friends and gain honors. This weekend is full of activities and fellowship that you won’t want to miss. Introducing this years Theme “Servants & Friends”, with our guest speaker Pr. Laffit Cortes bringing a powerful message.

Lead Pastor - Escondido SDA

Laffit Cortes

Pastor Laffit Cortes is a passionate leader that eagerly spreads God’s love. He was born and raised in the Bronx and accepted his call to become a minister at the age of 27, after a career in tech. He pastored his first two churches in New York City and then served as the New Jersey Conference Youth Director for eight years before he became the Campus Chaplain of Pacific Union College. He spent several years as Lead Pastor of Miami Temple before returning to the West Coast to serve the Escondido community.  He is married to his sweetheart, Lynda, and they share two beautiful children.

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Location

Lake Skinner Recreation Area
37701 Warren Rd,
Winchester, CA
92596

Parking Information

Registration will take place in Campground B. Follow the directional signs. All clubs and attendees must visit registration before setting up in the assigned campground. Please advise all campground signs, directions from camp rangers, and SECC employees.

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Isaac Kim

Youth Director / Associate Director, Family and Children's

Pastor Isaac Kim grew up in Atlanta, Georgia but has lived in SoCal and worked in SECC at Calimesa SDA for 20 years. He attended Atlanta Adventist Academy where his chaplain/bible teacher made a huge impact in his life where he discovered he wanted to do the same. While at the Calimesa church, Isaac served in various capacities including Children and Family Ministries for 12 years. He likes to work collaboratively with ministry teams, cheerleading ministry leaders, and creating space for people to share life together. Isaac and his two boys enjoy sports, both playing and watching. They are Falcons, Warriors, and Braves fans. Isaac strives to be the best dad that he can be by modeling the love of Jesus and believes that the message of the Gospel shows up in different ways along our journey. The most recent time the gospel was real to him was during his wife’s health journey.

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Judi Jeffreys

Office Manager

Judi Jeffreys has been a part of the SECC Youth Ministries for 20+ years serving as the office manager and working alongside the team to keep youth ministries thriving in SECC. Judi uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others and is inspired daily by those with whom she serves.The gospel message became real to her as a young adult when she accepted the Adventist message and truly grasped the love of God. Judi’s motto is, "Change brings growth, growth brings growing pains, and growing pains brings change." Originally born in Colorado, Judi was raised a Southern California girl and loves all types of foods, but her taste buds fancy Asian foods, especially Thai and Indonesian. Judi married her high school sweetheart, Greg, and is proud of their adult children, Leigh, Mark, and Megan. When not working, Judi can be found riding a motorcycle, scuba diving, relaxing with yoga, taking long walks, or just spending time with her family.

Aren Rennacker

Youth Director

Aren Rennacker was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. He became an Adventist as a teenager thanks to the incredible influence of his church and academy. After graduating from Pacific Union College with a degree in Journalism, he served as a youth and young adult pastor at two wonderful SECC churches, Calimesa and Oceanside, while completing his Masters of Theological Studies from La Sierra University. In 2019, Aren became Director of Youth Ministries for the SECC, a position he cherishes. Aren loves connecting with pastors, speaking to young people, and serving the youth ministries leaders of our conference. His greatest passion is to empower youth and young adults to live the Gospel in new and relevant ways. Aside from ministry, Aren also enjoys basketball, stories, and a fresh bowl of oatmeal. He and his lovely wife Paige were married in 2020.