Pioneer District serves the area of Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Redwood Estates, Cambrian Park and West San Jose.
If you live in any of the areas mentioned in Pioneer and would like to get information on joining a Cub Scout pack or Boy Scout troop, please contact District Executive Jeff Lindenmuth at 408.638.8350 or Jeff.Lindenmuth@Scouting.org
District Resources
Join us at our monthly Roundtable, on the second Wednesday of every month. Give us an hour and a half and we will save you much more than that each month planning den meetings, pack meetings and more! Come get some training and network with other unit leaders!
Roundtable – Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM at 925 Cera Dr., San Jose (Latter Day Saints Church) Topics listed at bottom of the page.
Pioneer District Facebook
District Events
District Pinewood Derby Race
On your mark, get set, GO! It is time again for Pinewood Derby! Make sure your Pack schedules your race before the end of January so the winners can go to the District race on February 9th. Mandatory weigh-in is February 6th.
Weigh-in and Registration: Wednesday February 6, 2019
All Scouts: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Race Day: Saturday February 9, 2019
Lion/Tiger Scouts: 9:00 AM Check-in, 9:30 AM Race
Cub Scout/Webelos: 12:30 PM Check-in, 1:10 PM Race
Location: Muslim Community Association, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Who: 1st and 2nd place Tiger Cubs and 1st and 2nd place Cub Scout/Webelos Winners from each Pack are eligible to enter the race. All Scouts and their families are invited to come and watch the representatives from their Pack. Only BSA Official “Grand Prix” cars allowed!
Race Fee:$9.00 entry fee per car if paid online, $11.00 entry fee per car if paid at weigh-in.
Flyer & Official Rules: 2019 Pioneer District Pinewood Derby
Online Registration: https://fs10.formsite.com/svmbc/pp4g0xweny/index.html?1547598292215
District Camporee – Viking Adventure
Come on out and join other Vikings in a weekend of skills and games. Hone your ship building, fire building, and other scouting skills. Patrols will be competing against each other. As well, there will be comradery with Troops from across Pioneer District. We look forward to seeing you there.
Camporee is entirely organized by and run by Scouts for Scouts so please come test your metal and come to Camporee. Register early to ensure your place in history! This event is open to Scout Troops, Crews, and Webelos (attending with a troop).
May 3-5, 2019
Camp Cutter
Registration is not yet open. Check back later.
Questions? Email Garry Allen at gman01195@gmail.com
Pioneer District Calendar
District BBQ –August 14, 2019
WeST Fair – November 13, 2019
District Dinner– November 15, 2019
District Pinewood Derby – February 6, 2019 Weigh-In; February 9, 2019 Race
District Camporee – May 3-5, 2019
2019 Roundtable Topics
| Date | Cub Scout Topic* | Scout Topic |
| 1/9/2019 | Duty to God/Ceremonies | Winter Camping/Bear Paw |
| 2/13/2019 | Aqua Cubs/Hiking with Cubs | Scouts BSA/Troop Program Resources |
| 3/13/2019 | STEM for Cubs | Boards of Review |
| 4/10/2019 | Why every Cub should go to Cub Camp! | How to run a successful Troop meeting |
| 5/8/2019 | Summertime Pack awards, Nova Awards and other special awards to earn | Becoming a great Eagle Coach |
| 6/12/2019 | It’s all about having fun, playing games and building teams. | |
| 7/10/2019 | It’s fun for your meetings for the whole year. 12 crafts 12 cheers and 12 ceremonies |
High Adventure/World Jamboree |
| 8/14/2019 | BBQ = Food, Fun, and Friends | |
| 9/11/2019 | Family camping for Packs (where to go and what to do)/Campfires and program (the highlight of camping) | Eagle Project Review |
| 10/9/2018 | Recruiting Adult Volunteers | Merit Badge Counselor Training |
| 11/13/2019 | WestFair | |
| 12/11/2019 | Pinewood Derby | TBD |
