Pioneering
Scouts at the District Scout Pioneer Weekend at Sherratts Wood building a bridge.
Pioneering is one of the most traditional and enjoyable Scouting based activities. It is all about using knots and lashes to create a structure using poles and rope.
Pioneering can be used for constructing small items such as camp gadgets up to larger structures such as bridges and towers. It can invoke hours of fun, from small projects to the very large.
Scouts at the District Scout Pioneer Weekend at Sherratts Wood building a tower.
Not only great fun, but pioneering is an excellent opportunity to teach team building, practical skills and problem solving.
The Cub, Scout and Explorer Programmes all have a Pioneer badge, which is a great way to inspire and reward young people to get involved in pioneering.
You don’t have to be an expert to pioneer, anyone can start with the core skills.
Check out some simple guides from Scout Adventures…
Ready to pioneer with your Section? Guides on teaching others from Scout Adventures…
Not sure where to start?
The pioneer team is available to support sections running pioneering as part of their programme. Contact the pioneer team with your meeting times and how they could help your section.
Programme Badges
Equipment Available
Equipment is stored at the District Headquarters at St. Peters Close. Please email the Pioneer Team book and arrange collection.
Ropes
- 32 Lashing Lines
- 8 mm Sisle Rope
- Sail Makers Whipping
- Specification
Mainline Hawser
- For Aerial Runways – Aerial Runways should comply with the Aerial Runway Code.
- 10.5 mm synthetic polyester rope
- 100-meter length
- Users will need to provide their own travelling block.
- Specification
Pioneering Poles
- For large constructions
- Various lengths
- For use onsite at Sherratts Wood Campsite
