2021 PROGRAM GUIDE Updated 5/17/2021 SUBJECT TO CHANGE SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2021 CAMP PIONEER PROGRAM GUIDE UPDATED MAY 17, 2021 SUBJECT TO CHANGE 1 Who We Are Camp Pioneer is a true mountain camp, offering a combination of rustic, traditional scout camp experiences with a modern twist. Perched at an elevation of 4,526 ft. and located along the edge of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area, we are proud to be the “Jewel of the Cascades.” At Pioneer, your troop will discover that the opportunities for outdoor exploration are endless – as are the activities our top-quality staff offers for those wishing to remain in camp. Pioneer was founded in 1936 by local Oregon Scouts and carries a tradition of being built “by Scouts, for Scouts.” With a strong sense of community, our staff welcome you to our Scouting family and are here to support your unit’s needs, leading them through a great week and strengthening them for the other 51 weeks of the year! To this end, we focus on team- building, rank advancement, certifications, games and hands-on learning. We want you and your Scouts excited about the material covered in classes so they will be ready to apply what they learn! Table of Contents Before Camp 2 Program Overview 8 Arriving at Camp 2 Outbounds & Wilderness Use 9 Rules at a Glance 4 Merit Badge Schedule 13 Health and Safety 4 Daily Schedule 14 Facilities 6 Contact Us 15 Dining Services 7 Camp Map 16 Before Camp Arriving at Camp Merit Badge Pre-Registration: No pre-registration is Physical Address: required this summer. As cohorts rotate through each 62681 Twin Meadows Rd, Idanha OR, 97350 program area, they are able to take any of the merit badges From Salem, follow Hwy 22 to milepost 70, offered, and even work on others. We will do our best to Directions: where you will turn onto Twin Meadows Road. From provide the equipment and expertise to help our campers there, follow the paved road all the way to the top (5 learn. miles). Pioneer’s gravel parking lot is through the gate SUBJECT TOon the left. CHANGEA printable highway map to Pioneer can be found later in this guide and on the council website. Parking: Our parking lot is very small; we strongly encourage carpooling. Often, cars will have to be triple parked. Each car will be issued a parking permit with the owner’s name, troop #, and campsite so they can be easily tracked down if the vehicle needs to be moved. No vehicles are permitted past the parking lot. RV’s and Tent Trailers are not permitted during the summer.2 Check-in Process: A check in time will be assigned 1. A copy of your unit roster AND cohort roster for the prior to your arrival at camp to help keep cohorts camp to have on file, detailing all youth and adults separate. Staff members will be available in the parking (including drivers) that will be coming to camp this lot to greet you at your check-in time and help make week. this the easiest, fastest, and most efficient check-in 2. All receipts (or copies) for camp payments. process you’ve ever experienced. 3. Current youth and adult medical forms. Ensure that all 1. Due to limited parking, please plan to carpool by medical forms are current and signed by both a physician cohort. and parent/guardian before coming to camp. 2. You will be guided by staff to a parking spot. After parking, gather your troop at the edge of the parking Early/Late Arrivals: All cohorts arriving at camp other lot away from traffic and await further instructions. than their scheduled Sunday time are to contact the 3. A member of the staff will be assigned as your Troop Portland Service Center Camping Department at Guide and be your campsite host for the week. Your 503.226.3423 to make arrangements for arrival. Early Troop Guide will assist and lead your troop arrival times are only available for those traveling more throughout the entire check-in procedure. than 250 miles. Saturday arrivals, if approved, pay a $75 4. Be prepared to walk up to ½ mile, carrying your fee as described in the Planning Guide. personal gear to your campsite. Please assist your Scouts in loading their packs efficiently, with If you are scheduled to arrive on Saturday, plan to arrive at comfortable weight distribution. You will have time 6pm or later. Check the door to the Camp Office later to return to the parking lot for multiple trips. for campsite assignments and notifications upon arrival 5. Pack swimsuits and towels in an easily accessible (staff will not be available to guide check-in or place for swim checks. Be sure to bring all medical supervise until Sunday). As such, all program areas are forms and medicines with you. You will need to closed and units are asked to stay in their campsites until present a copy of everyone’s medical form at the check-in on Sunday. Unfortunately, we do not have medical re-check station. facilities available to store or prepare your food. The first 6. After Med Checks, Swim Checks, and the tour are in-camp meal is Sunday dinner, please plan accordingly. complete, carry all troop and personal gear to the campsite. Vehicles are not allowed in camp beyond Check-out Our goal is to dismiss camp by 10am on the parking lot. Saturday. Units wishing to check-out Friday must do 7. At least one adult leader should attend the first Adult so before 10pm. All gear must be loaded in vehicles and Leaders Meeting at 3:30pm. ready to go if wishing to depart directly after campfire. Please do not return to your campsite once checked out Camp Tour Your unit’s Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and by a staff member. Troop Guide will lead the hike to your campsite. The Unit Leader will check-in with the Business Director to update the unit roster, confirm all fees have been paid, and attend the Scoutmaster meeting at 3:00pm. When you arrive at camp, please have the following items available: Rules at a Glance: CLOSED TOE SHOES: There are many stumps, rocks SMOKE AND TOBACCO: Smoking and tobacco use and smalls sticks at camp that can cause is never permitted on camp property. Smoking & damage to an unsuspecting foot. Open toed shoes tobacco use is permitted only in the camp parking lot, may only be worn in the waterfront and shower house, preferably by the gate, and only by individuals 21+. This includes electronic cigarettes and vape pens. STAY ON THE TRAILS: Our goal is to keep SUBJECT TOCamp Pioneer CHANGE feeling like as much a part of the SWIMWEAR: Swimming attire must be modest. wilderness as possible. Please protect that experience by For males, tight fitting swim briefs or swim bottoms staying to the designated trails and fishing docks. short enough to cause exposure are not allowed. For females, bikinis are not allowed. Modest tankinis or BUDDY SYSTEM: In keeping with YP guidelines, one piece swimsuits are appropriate. the buddy system should be used by all Scouts. BARBLESS FISHING HOOKS: Sometimes fish CHECKING IN & OUT: Please check out with aren’t the only things stray fishing lines catch. Barbless the camp office before leaving camp boundaries. hooks are far less painful to remove. 3 IF CAMPFIRES ARE ALLOWED, THEY LEAVE THE WILDLIFE ALONE: Remember, you SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN WAIST-HIGH are guests in their home - so please leave the chipmunks, birds, eagles, deer and elk, be. This includes all forms of SERVICE PROJECTS: Need to be approved by feeding, chasing and trapping (regardless of how clever a commissioner or ranger prior to starting the project. or elaborate the trap you’ve built is). The only exception Our lease with the USFS is very specific about what to this rule is trout when fishing. we can and cannot do with regards to projects. Health and Safety The Oregon Health Authority and Boy Scouts of America have strict rules and procedures that must be followed to keep our Scouts safe. Please read the following section carefully. Health Office Located on the north end of the QM Medications building next to the camp office, the health office is Containers Under Oregon Health Regulations, any Pioneer's main first-aid station for injuries and illnesses Scouts bringing medication to camp must bring it in the at camp. The camp is staffed 24 hours a day by our original pharmaceutical container with the Scout’s trained camp medic, working under care guidelines name, dosing information, and prescribing provider approved by a supervising physician. If the camp medic listed. is out and about the camp, please go next door to the Pill reminder containers are not permitted without camp office for assistance. original containers. Medical Care We are equipped to handle injuries at Storage Per Council policy, all youth medication and the Basic Life Support Level (BLS). Parents or herbal supplements must be stored in a locked location guardians will be notified of any serious illness or throughout the week. Pioneer has lock boxes available injury as soon as practical, by the unit leader whenever for storage in your campsite. If you have medications possible. If parents will be away from home during the requiring refrigeration, they may be stored in the week of camp, unit leaders must know where to reach Health Office refrigerator. Any adult bringing them and current phone numbers must be listed on the medication must secure and lock their medication as medical form.