Boy Pioneers  (Grades 3-8) 

 

When one thinks of Lutheran Pioneers in the past, this is the program that often comes to mind.  It was our initial program founded in 1951 and continues to be widely used by many

congregations today.  There are 6 main units of study containing a total of 26 sub topics of instruction.  The Main Units and Sub Topics are:

God's Wonerful Creation

     Environmental Awareness

     Recycling

Christian Leadership and Citizenship

     Lutheran Pioneer organization

     Church Structure

     Citizenship (for your country)

     Service

 

 

 

 

Camping

     Knots

     Compass

     Mapping

     Measuring

     Firebuilding

     Camp Tools

     Camp Cooking

     Camping Sites and Equipment

     Canoeing

 

 

 

Additional topics are also offered as time and interest is available.  Materials, ideas, plans and instruction guidelines are provided for volunteers as they work with the program.

 

Boys move through a series of 3 levels or ranks, in the Boy Pioneer program.  They begin as Recruits in the 3rd - 4th grades, become Campers in the 5th - 6th grades and then finish the program as Frontiersmen in the 7th - 8th grades.  Boys continuing in the program past 8th grade become Junior Leaders and may be part of a Trooper program if one exists in their area.  

 

A variety of uniform options are available from a formal uniform shirt with a neckerchief, or ascot, to a polo shirt with the neckerchief.  Emblems and certificates are available to show progression through the program and recognition of efforts.

First Aid

Safety

     Bicycle Safety

     Fire Safety

     Water Safety

Skills for Independent Living

     Personal Cleanliness

     Clothing

     Cooking in the Home

     Home Repairs and Carpentry

     Budgeting

     Etiquette