A shirt that
leads somewhere real.
Pathfinders is a real-world five-level exploration program for kids roughly ages 4–12 (Pre-K through 8th), designed to grow with them through age-appropriate missions and real places to explore. The shirt is the key — it unlocks missions, destinations, and discoveries in the world around them. Not a screen. Not a game. The real world.
Kids are built to
explore and discover.
Pathfinders was built around a simple idea: curiosity needs a direction. When kids have a mission — a real place to find, a real detail to notice, a real thing to discover — they go farther, pay closer attention, and remember what they find.
This program gives that structure to exploration. Each level opens new missions. Each mission leads somewhere real. The shirt is how it starts.
Reserve Your
Pathfinder Shirt
Production begins soon. Reserve your explorer's shirt with a $5 non-refundable deposit.
Your deposit secures a place in the first production run and is applied to the final purchase price. Early explorers receive first shipment.
Current pricing reflects our pre-order program. By collecting orders in advance, we can produce in bulk and offer lower launch pricing. After the pre-order window closes, individual order pricing will be higher and those orders will be fulfilled only after all pre-order customers have received their complete Pathfinders kits.
Deposit applied at final checkout
What kids actually do.
Discover
Visit real places and uncover hidden details that most people walk right past. Every mission has a destination — a landmark, a clue, something to see or hear or smell - always something worth finding.
Unlock
The shirt is your key to unlocking Level 1. Completing 10 destinations unlocks the next level of exploration. Each mission builds on the last — the world slowly opens wider.
Belong
Pathfinders who complete levels become part of a growing explorer community. Their progress is real. Their discoveries are their own. Their chapter becomes part of the Pathfinder story. Families can form their own Pathfinder Chapters — groups of explorers completing missions together.
The shirt is the
starting key.
The Pathfinders shirt is built for movement and made to be worn in the real world — to libraries, trails, parks, museums, farms, playgrounds, and places still waiting to be discovered.
The front has a compass needle, the explorer identifier, and the Pathfinders word mark symbolizing thier part of a larger team of explorers.
The shirt unlocks Level I. Upon completion of Level I, the program unlocks and the family chooses the next level to pursue.
As mission levels are completed, free iron-on badges are awarded. Your Level I patch ships with the shirt.
The map on the back of the shirt becomes a record of where your child has been. As you add the badges, the shirt grows with them.
Chapter sets available for scout units, youth groups, school groups, church groups and family chapters etc. Reach out for details.
Build your Pathfinder kit
Base Pathfinder Kit
Includes everything needed to complete the Pathfinders program. No future purchase is required to participate, progress, or finish.
Included
- •Pathfinders shirt — the starting key to the program and the base layer for the journey.
- •Badge progression system — the first badge ships with your shirt. Additional badges are mailed between the 5th and 10th of each month based on levels completed by the end of the prior month.
- •Access to all program levels — including the destination lists; interesting facts; age appropriate activities and downloadable PDF print materials.
Also included
- •Capstone Atlas Framework — a reflective journal system accessible after Level 1 that helps children document discoveries across their entire Pathfinder journey.
- •Visual signal kit — a simple field signaling system children can use to mark discoveries, request breaks, or signal readiness for the next step in a mission.
- •No additional purchase required — optional add-ons deepen the experience, but the core program is complete as purchased.
Some families move fast. Others venture across seasons. What matters is that children are present — in real spaces, noticing what’s around them, building something tangible. The shirt becomes part of their story.
Add-Ons & Personalization Options
Everything below is optional. The base Pathfinder Kit is complete on its own.
Simple from the start.
Order the shirt
The Pathfinders shirt ships with your explorer's mark and access point included.
Receive your Pathfinder Pack
Your Pathfinder Pack arrives with everything needed to begin: mission guide, access code, and Level I destinations.
Begin Level I
Real places. Real missions. Go find what's waiting at each Point of Origin.
Unlock what's next
Each level completed opens the next. The program grows with your explorer.
Five themed levels
Below are examples. Full destination lists unlock after login with your access code shipped with your shirt. Each location includes three age-appropriate activities so families with multiple explorers can complete missions together.
Level 1 — Our Everyday World
Safety, awareness, and learning your surroundings.
Public Library — curiosity and independence.
Crosswalk / Intersection — real-world safety awareness.
Local Park — movement, play, and observation.
Full list: 15 destinations.
Complete any 10 to finish the level.
Activities: Three age-appropriate activities per destination.
- • Ages 4–6 activity
- • Ages 7–9 activity
- • Ages 10–12 activity
Level 2 — Nature & Trails
Outdoor awareness and steady movement.
Easy Trail Loop — build stamina and attention.
Water Feature — observe patterns and sound.
Overlook — pause and describe what you see and which land features you notice.
Full list: 15 destinations.
Complete any 10 to finish the level.
Activities: Three age-appropriate activities per destination.
- • Ages 4–6 activity
- • Ages 7–9 activity
- • Ages 10–12 activity
Level 3 — Makers & Builders
Seeing how things are made and maintained.
Hardware Store — tools and materials.
Makerspace — hands-on curiosity.
Construction Site Viewpoint — how structures come together.
Full list: 15 destinations.
Complete any 10 to finish the level.
Activities: Three age-appropriate activities per destination.
- • Ages 4–6 activity
- • Ages 7–9 activity
- • Ages 10–12 activity
What you're actually
giving them.
Real-World Exploration
Missions happen outside. Kids visit actual places, find actual things, and come back with a real story.
Educational Value
Observation, navigation, history, and attention to detail — built into every mission, never labeled as a lesson.
Family Activity
Pathfinders works best alongside someone. Partner shirts exist for a reason. Go together.
Screen-Light Engagement
The program lives in the world, not on a device. Your kid puts the phone down because the mission requires it.
Start
your path.
Pre-order is open. Reserve before the window closes — your shirt will be built to order and ships with everything your explorer needs to begin.
Size
$5 deposit today. Remaining balance charged before shipment. Deposit is non-refundable.
Pre-order is open. Your shirt will be built to order and ships when production begins.
$5 deposit today. Applied to your final purchase price.
All items ship together. Add-ons included — no separate shipments.
Balance before shipment. You'll receive advance notice before the remaining charge.
Deposits non-refundable. Add-ons may be canceled until production begins.
Reserve Your Pathfinder Shirt
$5 non-refundable deposit secures your place in the first production run.
Complete Your Kit
Everything below is optional. Add-ons ship with your preorder when production completes.
Explorer Field Book
$29200 pages for notes, sketches, and destination reflections.
Pathfinder Field Tool Pen
$16Compass · flashlight · stylus · writing tip.
Explorer Coin
$10A collectible marker for the journey.
Badge Collector Sheet
$12A dedicated place to organize and display badge progress.
Enigma Signal Pen
$12UV-visible hidden messages and clue marking.
Priority Production Upgrade
$15First production group · USPS Priority Mail.
Add-ons ship with your preorder when production completes. No separate shipments.
Common Questions
Most destinations take 30–60 minutes, depending on the activity and the age of the explorer.