Where Grit Grows in the Wild

Go beyond merit badges—choose your own epic adventure at Camp Pioneer!

Nestled high in Oregon’s Cascade wilderness, Camp Pioneer is where creativity meets challenge. Whether you’re battling through tabletop quests at Cascade Chronicles or summiting peaks on a backcountry Pioneer Trek, this is where GRIT grows in the wild.

With alpine lakes, rugged trails, and unforgettable story-driven programs, Camp Pioneer offers older Scouts a summer like no other—filled with growth, leadership, and legendary adventure.

At over 5,000 feet in elevation, Camp Pioneer has been a launchpad for adventure since 1936, perched on the shores of Pine Lake beneath the towering presence of Mount Jefferson. Its remote alpine setting and stunning natural beauty make it unlike any other Scout camp. Here, it’s not about packed merit badge schedules—it’s about non-traditional summer experiences that push Scouts to think bigger, go farther, and connect deeper.

Pioneer is where the ordinary ends and the epic begins. Whether you’re questing through immersive roleplay or trekking across volcanic ridgelines, every path leads to personal growth. It’s a place where you’ll crawl through frigid ice caves, summit mountain peaks, or spend hours strategizing around a tabletop—and somehow, it all builds the same Scout skills: teamwork, resilience, and leadership. At Camp Pioneer, you don’t just attend camp—you live the adventure.