What Parents Want to Know About Pathfinder

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Alert - April 2008
Will Pathfinder Boys Need US Passports This Summer?
Yes for air travel, no need if road travel!
Currently, US border policy is that American citizens returning by AIR to the US from Canada must have a valid passport. Americans returning to the US from Canada by ROAD (e.g. camp bus or parent car), a passport is not required, only a birth certificate at this time. Adults should have both proof of citizenship and a valid photo i.d.
If you decide to obtain a US passport, fees for kids under age 16 are about $80 and the wait time is 4-6 weeks. Fees for adults age 16+ are $95, or you can pay about $120 for a quick turnaround and have the passport in 3 weeks.
Here are press releases on the subject from State Dept. and Homeland Security.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2007/dec/96151.htm
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1206635771151.shtm
What Parents Think of Pathfinder

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Pathfinder enjoys a loyal and active parent community. Please feel free to contact the Camp Director at any time, to receive a list of parents who are happy to discuss details of the Pathfinder experience.
I want to thank you a billion times over for providing Charlie with such an exceptional camp experience. He came out of camp a different kid -- strong physically and emotionally, and most importantly confident in himself. It seemed as though all of a sudden I saw the man in the boy. It was really cool ..
Lauren C.
Russ had an awesome time this summer! Kudos and many thanks and appreciation for how well his trip counselors handled him. Please let them know we thought it was a job well done. Great job.
Laurel B.
Phil and Joe had a great time this year at Pathfinder. Thanks again for making their camp experience so special.
Jim and Pam D.
We want to thank you for allowing us to be a small part of this chapter of Pathfinder's great history since 2000. Patrick and Conor are 'hooked' and committed for the future. The world around us seems to be more disheveled and troubling daily. Camp continues to teach the critically important basic values that the young men who are fortunate to be part of the experience will be able to rely on in the tough times they will encounter in their lives. Thank you and Noonway!
Peter and Mary H.

- Friends for life, back from the trip.
We really enjoyed our visit. Pathfinder is awesome! We are so happy were able to see this wonderful place Peter has called home for the past month. It is beautiful and full of adventure. Just from our brief visit we were able to see how well run the camp is ... great role models for the boys. Enjoy the rest of your summer. I can't wait to visit again, and I'm looking forward to hearing all about Peter's fun times.
Carolyn W.






