The Pioneer program is designed for Scouts who have recently entered the Boy Scout program or are working toward achieving their First Class rank.   The program will focus on the requirements of Scout through First Class ranks.   Each Scout will work on the requirements needed to advance to his next rank.   The Scouts will work in each program area to achieve requirements. The Pioneer Program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have not obtained the rank of First Class.  Scouts are assigned to groups in a two-tier program using the patrol method.  This allows for personal goal setting, achievement in the regular camp program and personal advancement.   Swimming merit badge or swim instruction, scoutcraft, camping and a host of other skills are basic to this outstanding five-day activity.   The program runs during the entire morning program from 9 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Pioneer Program scouts will participate in an evening outpost camping experience and are encouraged to bring a back pack (or pack frame), ground cloth, sleeping bag, and flashlight for that purpose. Pioneer program scouts should bring a pair of long pants, belt, socks & shoes, and a button up long-sleeve shirt for clothing inflation as part of the Swimming merit badge requirements.