LUTHERAN PIONEERS, INC.

RECRUIT, CAMPER AND FRONTIERSMAN OBJECTIVES

 

Unit 1 - GOD'S WONDERFUL CREATION

CHAPTER 1 - AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENT

Recruit

  1. Identify 5 of each of the following found in your area. Stale the characteristics of each and their possible uses.

            a. Trees b. Birds c. Mammals

Camper

  1. Identify 5 of each of the following found in your area. Slate the characteristics of each and their possible uses.

    2. a. Fish b. Amphibians c. Reptiles

    Frontiersman

  2. Identify 5 of each of the following found in your area. Stale the characteristics of each and their possible uses.

            a. Wildflowers b. Insects

CHAPTER 2 - RECYCLING

Recruit

  1. Given a variety of recyclable items, sort them into the proper groupings.

Camper

  1. Set up a recycling center at your home and/or take care of it for one month. Report back to the Train on your experience.

Frontiersman

  1. Identify and show examples of items made from recycled materials.
  2. Demonstrate how to make an item from recycled materials.

 

UNIT 2 - CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP

CHAPTER 1 - LUTHERAN PIONEER ORGANIZATION

Recruit

  1. State your Train number.
  2. Give the name and duties of each of the following;

    3. a. Train Chaplain b. Trainmaster c. Buckaroo Leader d. Trooper Leader e. Senior train Leader f. Junior Train Leader

    g. Wagonmaster h. Quartermaster i. Recorder j. Wagon Leader k. Wagon Driver

  3. Define the following term's;

    4. a. Wagon b. Train

  4. Give the name and yell of your Wagon.

Camper

  1. Give the name and duties of each of the following

    2. a. Train Council Officers b. Pow-wow c. District d. National Council Officers e. National Commander

    f. National Vice Commander g. National Train Advisor

  2. State the location of the Lutheran Pioneer National Office and locate it on a Map.

Frontiersman

  1. State and explain the mission and purpose of Lutheran Pioneers.
  2. Explain how Lutheran Pioneers fits into the ministry of your church.
  3. Fill one of the leadership positions in your Train.
  4. Write to the National Office of Lutheran Pioneers to have a question answered.
  5. Participate in or report on a National Activity.
  6. Complete a timeline showing the growth of Lutheran Pioneers.

 

CHAPTER 2 - CHURCH STRUCTURE

Recruit

  1. State the name of your church and give its location.
  2. Show the location of your church on a map.
  3. Name the chief officer of your church (president, chairman).
  4. Name your pastor/s.

Camper

  1. Name the elected and appointed offices of your church and duties of each.
  2. List the regular meeting dates of your church's voters.
  3. Give a brief history of your church.
  4. Make a chart showing the membership changes in your church.
  5. State the name of your synod,
  6. State the location of your synod's office and locate it on a nap.
  7. List the foreign mission fields in which your synod is currently operating.

Frontiersman

  1. Diagram the structure of your church listing the titles and names of people currently filling those positions.
  2. Explain, using a diagram if possible, the procedure to use to have something acted on by your congregation's voters.
  3. List the Chief officers of your synod and give their duties.
  4. State the location of your synod operated schools and locate them on a map.
  5. Give a short history of your synod,
  6. Make a chart showing the membership changes In your synod,
  7. Write to a foreign missionary to have some question answered and report back to the Train.

 

CHAPTER 3 - CITIZENSHIP

Recruit

  1. Recite the first verse of the "Star Spangled Banner." 2. Correctly fold the flag.
  2. Correctly raise and lower the flag.
  3. Correctly raise and lower the flag to halt staff.
  4. State the name of your local government area. (City, village, township, etc.)
  5. State the location of your local government offices; and locate it on a map.

Camper

  1. Demonstrate the proper display of the U.S. flag.
  2. Demonstrate the proper care of the U.S. flag.
  3. Explain how to show proper respect for the U.S. flag.
  4. State the type of local government you have.
  5. Give the title and name of the chief officer of your local government.
  6. Give the population of your local government area,
  7. Give the size, in square miles, of your local government area.

Frontiersman

  1. Draw a diagram of your local government listing the titles and names of persons currently filling those positions.
  2. Interview a member of your local government and report back to the Train. Explain the requirements, responsibilities, problems being worked on and goals of the person.
  3. Attend a meeting of local government and report back to the Train on the actions taken at the meeting.
  4. Write to the head of your local government expressing your views on a subject currently facing the government.

 

CHAPTER 4 - SERVICE

Recruit

  1. Participate In a service project for your church,

Camper

  1. Participate in a service project for your church.
  2. Participate in a service project for your community.

Frontiersman

  1. Participate in a service project for your church.
  2. Participate in a service project for your community.
  3. Help in the planning of a service project.
  4. Teach a subject from the Lutheran Pioneer Handbook to a group of Train members.

 

UNIT 3 CAMPING

CHAPTER 1 - KNOTS AND LASHING

Recruit

  1. On a piece of rope, point out each of the following:

    2. a. Working end b. Standing part c. Bight

  2. Use a piece of rope to show each of the following;

    3. a. Overhand loop b. Underhand loop

  3. Tie each of the following and state their proper uses:

a. Square knot. b. Two half hitches.

Camper

  1. Whip a 1/2" rope.
  2. Demonstrate the four ways to tie a rope and explain when each is used.
  3. Tie each of the following and state their proper uses:

    4. a. Overhand knot. b. Bowline knot. c. Sheet Bend

    d. Clove hitch e. Timber hitch, f. Short splice.

  4. State the size of line or rope you would use to lash together each of the following: a. Limbs or branches up to 1 1/4" in diameter. b. Limbs or branches up to 3" in diameter. c. Limbs or logs over 3" in diameter.
  5. State the length of rope needed to lash together each of the following:

    6. a. 5" diameter log to a 2" diameter limb. b. A 6" diameter log to a 3" diameter log, c. A 2" diameter limb to a 1" diameter limb.

  6. Make a simple piece of camp equipment using at least two basic lashings.

Frontiersman

  1. Tie each of the following and state their proper uses;

    2. a. Fisherman's knot. b. Pipe hitch. c. Miller's knot. d. Eye splice.

  2. Name and tie two versions of sheer lashing.
  3. Name the three principle method's used to stabilize larger lashing projects and demonstrate one of them.
  4. Make at least two camping or fun items using the lashing principles you have learned.

 

CHAPTER 2 - COMPASS

Recruit

  1. Define the following terms:

    2. a. Degree b. Cardinal points

  2. Name the 8 major points of the compass and give their degree readings.
  3. Orient a compass and follow a course of one-degree reading.

Camper

  1. Name the two basic types of compasses and demonstrate their use.
  2. Define the following terms:

    3. a. Magnetic North b. True North c. Magnetic Declination. d. Azimuth e. Back Azimuth.

  3. Follow a compass course of at least 3-degree readings.

Frontiersman

  1. Demonstrate the use of each of the following:

    2. a. Azimuth. b. Back Azimuth c. Deliberate error. d. Triangulation.

  2. Follow a compass course of at least 5 degree readings that also goes around an obstacle.

 

CHAPTER 3 - MAPPING

Recruit

  1. Define the following terms:

    2. a. Map. b. Symbols.

  2. Draw the map symbols for each of the following;

    3. a. Marsh. b. Road. c. Railroad d. Stream. e. Lake. f. Buildings

    g. Woods, h. Spring. i. Telephone line. j. Trail.

  3. Align a map to North.

Camper

  1. Define the following terms:

    2. a. Latitude. b. Longitude.

  2. Draw a map of your neighborhood.
  3. Locate given places using the grid lines on a nap.
  4. Follow a route on a map drawn by another Lutheran Pioneer.

Frontiersman

  1. Define the following term:

    2. a. Contour lines.

  2. Explain what a topographic map is and demonstrate its use.
  3. Explain what a map scale is and demonstrate its use.
  4. Use triangulation on a map to identify a location.
  5. Draw a map of a hiking path of at least 3 miles & have another Lutheran Pioneer follow it.

 

CHAPTER 4 - MEASURING

Recruit

  1. Define the following term;

    2. a. Pace

  2. Determine the length of your pace and demonstrate how to measure using your pace.
  3. Prepare a list of your personal measurements.

Camper

  1. Prepare a list of your personal measurements.
  2. Make a walking stick marked off in inches and/or centimeters.
  3. Demonstrate the inch to foot method of measuring height using your walking stick..
  4. Demonstrate the similar triangle method of measuring distance.
  5. Demonstrate the hand on the horizon method of telling time.

Frontiersman

  1. Prepare a list of your personal measurements
  2. Demonstrate the tree felling method of measuring height.
  3. Demonstrate the stick method of measuring height.
  4. Demonstrate the compass method of measuring distance. 5. Demonstrate the Napoleon method of measuring distance. 6. Make a sundial and demonstrate its use.

 

CHAPTER 5 - FIREBUILDING

Recruit

  1. Define each of the following terms and show an example of each:

    2. a. Tinder b. Kindling c. Firewood

  2. Correctly prepare an area for a fire.
  3. Demonstrate the building of a simple tire.
  4. Demonstrate the proper method to put out a campfire.

Camper

  1. Name the best type of wood for each of the following and show an example;

    2. a. A cooking fire b. A quick fire for heat

  2. Build each of the following fires and demonstrate their use:

    3. a. Teepee b. Lazy man c. Council d. Keyhole

  3. Demonstrate how to correctly light a fire and keep it going.

Frontiersman

  1. Prepare an area for, build, light, use and extinguish each of the following types of tires:

a. A teepee fire b. One other type of tire

 

CHAPTER 6 - CAMP TOOLS

Recruit

  1. Demonstrate the proper method to open and close the various blades on a camp knife.
  2. Demonstrate the proper method of passing a camp knife.
  3. Use a camp knife to whittle some shavings for a campfire.
  4. Use a sharpening stone to sharpen the blade of a camp knife.
  5. Dig a hole using the shovel and hoe of a camp shovel.
  6. Use a saw to cut some small diameter pieces of wood for a fire.

Camper

  1. Make a sawbuck and, with a saw, use it to cut some large diameter logs.
  2. Use a file to sharpen some teeth of a saw.
  3. Make a bow saw sheath.
  4. Use an axe to cut a small diameter log into pieces.

Frontiersman

  1. Use an axe to cut a large diameter log into pieces.
  2. Use an axe and chopping block to split a saw cut log.
  3. Use an axe and chopping block to split an axe cut log.
  4. Use a file and dry sharpening stone to sharpen an axe.
  5. Demonstrate good judgment in the understanding use, care and safety of all of the camp tools. (Knife, Axe, Saw, Shovel)

 

CHAPTER 7 - CAMP COOKING

Recruit

  1. Name the four food groups and give examples of each.
  2. Put together a Trail Food mix for your Wagon.
  3. Name five different types of cooking and explain each.
  4. Write a prayer for use at mealtime during a campout.
  5. Name the best type of wood for a cooking fire.
  6. Prepare cooking pots and pans for open wood fire cooking.
  7. Create 2 different types of cooking utensils using aluminum foil.
  8. Prepare and cook a dinner using aluminum foil.

Camper

  1. Make a list of 15 food items you may take on an overnight or weekend campout.
  2. Make a list of 15 food items you may take on a backpacking wilderness trip.
  3. Plan a menu for a weekend campout for a Wagon of at least 6.
  4. Make a shopping list for your menu, including amounts, cost per person and total cost.
  5. Demonstrate different types of food storage for different foods.
  6. Prepare a duty roster for cooking responsibilities.
  7. Demonstrate the use of the palm count method to measure the temperature of your cooking fire.
  8. Prepare and cook a shis-kebab dinner.

Frontiersman

  1. Pack a dinner for a wilderness-backpacking trip.
  2. Prepare and cook a one-pot meal over a one-burner camp stove.
  3. Construct and use a reflector oven.
  4. Build a cocking fire and regulate the temperature of the fire at 300-400 degrees F for several minutes.
  5. Bake a type of bread using one of the various campfire methods.
  6. Prepare and cook a desert over a campfire.
  7. On a camping trip with your Train or family, cook, for a wagon or your family, a full breakfast and a full dinner/supper, using five different types of cooking.
  8. Find 10 verses in the Bible which each speaks of a different type of food.

 

CHAPTER 8 - CAMPING SITES AND EQUIPMENT

Recruit

  1. Define the following term;

    2. a. Camp

  2. List 3 types of camping.
  3. Correctly wash dishes at a campout.
  4. List the requirements for an "ideal" campsite.
  5. Correctly choose and prepare a location for your tent,

Camper

  1. Prepare a checklist of personal gear for a campout.
  2. Name 3 rules of camp safety and explain why they are important.
  3. Prepare an equipment check list of Train gear for a campout.
  4. Correctly position cooking, eating, cleaning, tent, firewood, garbage and latrine areas at a campsite.
  5. Correctly pitch a tent.

Frontiersman

  1. Prepare a campout activity schedule for a weekend campout.

 

CHAPTER 9 - HIKING AND BACKPACKING

Recruit

  1. List the proper clothing and equipment needed for a hike and explain why each is important.
  2. List the safety rules for hikers and explain why each is important.
  3. Take a 5-mile hike keeping a journal.

Camper

  1. List the rules for proper backpacking safety and explain why each is important.
  2. Make a personal equipment list for an overnight backpacking trip.
  3. Take a 10-mile hike keeping a journal and drawing a map of your trip when it is completed.

Frontiersman

  1. Plan a one-week backpacking trip including the following

    2. a. Hike route (including maps) b. Equipment (individual and group) c. Food (menus and quantities) d. Daily devotions

  2. Take a backpacking trip of at least 1 days.

 

CHAPTER 10 - CANOEING

Recruit

  1. List the rules for canoe safety.
  2. Label the parts of a canoe.
  3. Define the following terms:

    4. a. Bow b. Stern c. Bowman d. Sternman

  4. With another Lutheran Pioneer, correctly launch a canoe.
  5. Demonstrate the proper position for paddling.

Camper

  1. Define the following terms:

    2. a. Fore b. Aft c. Leeward d. Painters e. Trim

  2. Demonstrate each of the following;

    3. a. Bow stroke b. Sweep stroke

  3. Make a personal equipment list for a week Long canoe trip.

Frontiersman

  1. Define each of the following terms;

    2. a. Bailer b. Carry c. Draft d. Tracking

  2. Demonstrate each of the following:

    3. a. J stroke b. Diagonal draw c. Draw and push over d. Starboard pivot e. Port pivot f. Jam or stopping g. Reverse strokes.

  3. Plan a one-week canoe trip including the following:

    4. a. Canoe route (include map) b. Equipment (individual and group) c. Food (menus and quantities) d. Daily devotions

  4. Take a canoe trip of at least two days involving at least one portage.

 

UNIT 4 - FIRST AID

Recruit

  1. Define First Aid
  2. Demonstrate the correct method for treating each of the following;

a. Bruise b. Small cut c. Nosebleed d. Minor burns

Camper

  1. State the three main things to check when administering First Aid and demonstrate the treatment for each.
  2. Demonstrate the correct method for treating each of the following;

a. Insect bites b. Blisters c. Splinters d. Burns e. Bleeding from large wounds f. Fainting g. Internal poisoning

h. External poisoning i. Sprain j. Sunstroke k. Ticks

Frontiersman

  1. 1. Demonstrate the correct method for treating each of the following;

a. Earache b. Eye injury c. Fracture d. Frostbite e. Hypothermia f. Heat exhaustion

g. Puncture wound h. Severe bleeding i. Snakebite

 

UNIT 5 - SAFETY

CHAPTER 1 - BICYCLE SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

Recruit

  1. Identify the following traffic signs by their outline and explain what they mean:

    2. a. Stop sign b. Railroad crossing sign c. Yield right-of-way sign

  2. Demonstrate the following hand signals;

    3. a. Right turn b. Left turn c. Stop

  3. Demonstrate two ways to safely make a left turn in traffic.
  4. Explain the hazards of sewer grates and railroad crossings.
  5. Name four safety devices and then uses.
  6. Demonstrate the use of verbal warnings to other riders and explain their meaning and importance.
  7. Explain the importance of wearing a bike helmet.

Camper

  1. Repair a flat tire.
  2. Prepare your bike to pass the bike safety Inspection in A Boys Handbook.
  3. Explain and demonstrate the following:

a. Brake adjustment b. Chain cleaning c. Front wheel service:

d. Bottom bracket service e. Headset service

 

CHAPTER 2 - FIRE SAFETY

Recruit

  1. Explain the importance of sleeping with the bedroom door closed.
  2. Demonstrate the proper way to check to see if it is safe to open a closed door if a fire is suspected in the home.
  3. Demonstrate crawling low in a smoke-filled room and explain why it is important.
  4. Explain what is meant by an alternate escape route.
  5. Draw a simple floor plan of your home or apartment, showing all of the ways out of the house and a safe meeting place outside where everyone meets once they have escaped.

Camper

  1. Explain the two types of smoke/fire detectors.
  2. Explain where smoke/fire detectors should be placed in the home.
  3. Demonstrate the testing of a smoke/Fire detector and explain how often the testing should be done.
  4. Demonstrate the proper maintenance of a smoke/fire detector.

Frontiersman

  1. Name the four classes of fires and give an example of each.
  2. Explain how to properly identify a fire extinguisher.
  3. Explain how to properly use a fire extinguisher on a fire.
  4. Give four reasons when not to try to extinguish a fire.
  5. Explain the difference between a flammable and combustible liquid and give two examples of each.
  6. State the safety precautions needed for flammable liquids.
  7. Conduct a flammable liquids inventory of your home.

CHAPTER 3 - WATER SAFETY

Recruit

  1. Attend a swimming seminar in which safety rules are taught and demonstrated.
  2. State the safe times to swim.
  3. State safe places to swim.
  4. State hazards and dangers to avoid when swimming.
  5. Name and demonstrate the main points of a safe swimming plan.
  6. In the water, demonstrate the following non-lifeguard rescue technique;

    7. a. Reaching b. Throwing c. Going with support

  7. List several important rules to follow when swimming. B. List several important rules for waterfront safety when on the shore and when on a pier.

Camper

  1. Attend a boating seminar in which safety rules are taught and demonstrated.
  2. State the boating laws that must be obeyed in your area.
  3. List the proper equipment needed for a boating outing.
  4. Demonstrate proper boat preparation for a boating outing.
  5. List safe tines to go boating.
  6. List safe places to go boating.
  7. Demonstrate the proper techniques for the following;

a. Boarding a boat from a pier b. Boarding a boat from shore

Frontiersman

  1. Demonstrate the proper techniques for the following;

    2. a. Debarking b. Loading and trimming c. Changing positions while in a boat. d. Basic handling of a boat on the water.

  2. Describe and demonstrate safe rules for meeting and passing another boat.
  3. Explain the meanings of buoys and markers.
  4. State the hazards and dangers to avoid on the water.

 

UNIT 6 - SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

CHAPTER 1 - PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Recruit

  1. Explain the importance of bathing and washing your hair regularly.
  2. Demonstrate the proper cleaning and trimming of fingernails.

Camper

  1. Name several different types of deodorants and explain their use.

Frontiersman

  1. Demonstrate various shaving techniques.
  2. Name different ways to care for skin blemishes.

 

CHAPTER 2 - CLOTHING

Recruit

  1. Demonstrate the proper way to told and store clean clothes.
  2. Demonstrate the proper way to tie a tie.
  3. Demonstrate the proper way to thread a needle.

Camper

  1. Demonstrate the proper way to sort clothes for washing.
  2. State what clothes would be proper for the following situations:

a. A campout b. Church service c. Doing yard work d. Going to a movie with friends

e. Attending a birthday party

  1. Make a list of clothing to take on a campout.
  2. Demonstrate the correct way to sew on a button.
  3. Demonstrate the correct way to clean and/or polish a pair of shoes.

Frontiersman

  1. Demonstrate the proper way to wash and dry clothing.
  2. Demonstrate the proper way to do simple Ironing.
  3. Demonstrate the proper way to pack for a trip or Campout.
  4. Demonstrate the correct way to mend a rip.

 

CHAPTER 3 - COOKING IN THE HOME

Recruit

  1. Demonstrate the proper use of the following kitchen utensils and appliances:

    2. a. Measuring spoons b. Measuring cup c. Spatula d. Mixing spoons e. Microwave oven

  2. Cook a simple snack using the utensils above and a microwave oven.

Camper

  1. Demonstrate the proper use of the following kitchen utensils and appliances:

    2. a. Hand beater b. Blender c. Spatula d. wire whip e. Stove top

  2. Cook a simple Meal using the utensils above and the oven cooktop.

Frontiersman

  1. Demonstrate the proper use of the following kitchen utensils and appliances:

    2. a. Oven b. slow cooker

  2. Follow a recipe to make a desert requiring baking.
  3. Cook a meal for your family using the utensils above.

 

CHAPTER 4 - HOME REPAIRS AND CARPENTRY

Recruit

  1. Demonstrate the proper use of the following tools:

    2. a. Hammer b. Hand saw c. Screwdriver d. Pliers

    e. Measuring tape f. Adjustable wrench

  2. Demonstrate the correct way to repair the: following problems;

a. Squeaky door b. Clogged toilet

Camper

  1. Demonstrate the proper use of the following tools:

    2. a. Staple gun b. Block plane c. Hack sow d. Level e. Chisel f. Square g. Socket wrench

  2. Demonstrate the correct way to do the following projects:

a. Hanging pictures b. Caulking

  1. List the tools that should be in a basic toolbox.

Frontiersman

  1. Demonstrate the proper use of the following tools:

    2. a. Electric hand drill b. Electric screwdriver c. Electric glue gun

  2. Demonstrate the correct way to repair the following problems or carry out the following projects:

    3. a. Sticky door b. Leaky faucet c. Hang shelving d. Install a lock

  3. Complete a project that includes the skills you have learned and uses roost of the tools you have learned about.

 

CHAPTER 5 - BUDGETING

Recruit

  1. Explain the difference between needs and wants.

Camper

  1. Make a list of your needs and wants.
  2. Put your wants in order of importance to you.

Frontiersman

  1. Develop a personal budget based on your current income, needs and wants.

 

CHAPTER 6 - ETIQUETTE

Recruit

  1. Demonstrate the proper way to answer a phone.
  2. List ways to show respect to parents and other adults.

Camper

  1. Demonstrate ways to show respect to an adult.

Frontiersman

  1. Demonstrate the proper way to conduct yourself In the following locations:

a. Church b. Restaurant (not fast-food type)