The Early Years and Their Challenges
Although the FSE was flourishing in Europe, in 2007, the F.N.E. was virtually unknown in the Catholic communities of North America. Starting a movement is a challenge, especially when trying to align with an established organization like the FSE.
Perceived as just another youth movement, the F.N.E. struggled to retain its members.
Another major challenge to overcome was understanding the ins and outs of the FSE method. It was during a summer camp when a FSE leader was invited that everything fell into place. Through dynamic training, the Explorers program was transformed, allowing the F.N.E. to improve all its educational programs. It was a laborious but beneficial process.
And There Were Two...!
In November 2011, a group of parents from New Jersey in the United States heard about the F.N.E. movement. They created a second group! Then came a third group, and more after that. In 2024, the F.N.E. has about 33 groups in North America with 2.500 members.
Unity is strength, and that's why F.N.E. groups share knowledge and experiences with one another, and camp together to progress as a whole. Simultaneously, the F.N.E. maintains its relationship with the FSE to benefit from advice, training, and educational documentation.
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