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 – Varying days each month at 7:30 PM at 970 West Julian Street, San Jose (Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council Service Center) Topics listed at bottom of the page.
Pioneer District Newsletter
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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 10th. Mandatory weigh-in is February 7th.
Weigh-in and Registration: Wednesday February 7, 2018
All Scouts: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Race Day: Saturday February 10, 2018
Tiger Scouts: 9:00 AM Check-in, 9:30 AM Race
Cub Scout/Webelos: 1:00 PM Check-in, 1:30 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:$8.00 entry fee per car (due at weigh-in).
Flyer & Official Rules– CLICK HERE
Online Registration:CLICK HERE
District Camporee – Mountain Man Adventure
Come on out and join other Mountain Men in a weekend of skills and games. Hone your logging, 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).
April 27-29, 2018
Camp Cheeseborough
Register Here: https://fs10.formsite.com/svmbc/form1048/index.html
2018 Camporee Leader Guidebook (please download and review as many of the games and activity are new this year): 2018_Camporee_Guide_Book
Questions? Email Garry Allen at gman01195@gmail.com
Pioneer District Calendar
District BBQ –August 8, 2018 Register Here
WeST Fair – November 14, 2018
District Dinner– November 16, 2018 Register Here
District Pinewood Derby – February 7, 2018 Weigh-In; February 10, 2018 Race
District Camporee – April 27-29, 2018
2018 Roundtable Topics
| Date | Cub Scouts Topic | Boy Scouts Topic |
| 12/13/2017 | Recognition/Advancement Tracking/Pinewood Derby | Trail to Eagle |
| 1/10/2018 | Blue and Gold Planning | Sea Scouts |
| *2/15/2018 | Cub Camping/Hiking | Leave No Trace |
| 3/14/2018 | Duty to God/Religious Emblems | Eagle Project Review for Committee Members |
| 4/11/2018 | Guide to Safe Scouting/Cub Scout Supplemental Training | Guide to Safe Scouting/Boy Scout Supplemental Training |
| 5/9/2018 | Outdoor Cooking and Gear Swap | |
| 6/13/2018 | Planning for the Coming Year | Troop Resource Program |
| 7/11/2018 | Campfire Etiquette/Enjoying Nature | |
| 8/8/2018 | District BBQ Register Here | |
| 9/12/2018 | Building Your Den Box | High Success Scout Meetings |
| 10/11/2018 | Working as a Team/Getting Volunteers | Merit Badge Counselor Training |
| 11/14/2018 | WeST (Webelos to Scout Transition) Faire | |
| 12/13/2018 | Recognition/Pinewood Derby/Advancement Tracking | Trail to Eagle |
| Questions? Contact Debbie Pappadakis (debbie.pappadakis@gmail.com) | ||
| *Note: February’s Roundtable meeting has been moved from Valentine’s Day to Thursday, February 15th | ||
