Xtreme Youth Resources International was first conceived in 2001 by Randy Raynes, and was originally known as X-treme Pathfinder Resources. The intent was to assemble years of collected resources and experience to be used as a set of guides and training materials for Pathfinder Leaders, as well as to benefit his own's club's operation. The project soon snowballed into a web-based resource center and included the development of written resources manuals.

In 2003, the concept was expanded to reach a larger group, by offering more general resources to all youth leaders. Xtreme Youth Resources International is the result of these efforts; an ever-expanding and developing collection of resources for the youth leader and volunteers in all areas of youth service and ministry. Pathfinder Resources will still be a very important part of this effort. We will continue to develop and provide insightful and unique resources and ideas for Pathfinder Clubs and their leadership.

Our vision is simple: to provide user-friendly resources that will aid youth leaders in their efforts to provide quality programs to young people. It is our hope that you will benefit from what we have to offer.