Pioneer Scout Reservation
COSA
(Camping & Outdoor Skills Area)

When Baden-Powell founded the Scouting movement, he felt that any Scout who took the time and trouble to master certain Scoutcraft skills should be rewarded.

The Camp Outdoor Skills Area offers an exciting program which teaches these special skills and illustrates their usage in everyday life.

Merit Badges
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Cooking
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • First Aid
  • Hiking
  • Orienteering
  • Pioneering
  • Wilderness Survival

Other COSA Programs Offered

Totin' Chip Will be offered in C.O.S.A. on Monday at 3:00 PM. Skills taught must be demonstrated to the Scout's Scoutmaster, who will sign off the Totin' Chip card.

Firem'n Chit Safety rules and regulations are covered as well as fire fighting and fire safety procedures, and the Outdoor Code. A card will be issued upon successful completion. Visit the C.O.S.A. Area at 3:00 PM.

Paul Bunyan The Paul Bunyan Woodsman is directed toward older Scouts who are proven proficient in the use of woodsman tools. The Scout is required to share his knowledge of the use of these tools with other Scouts earning their Totin' Chip. Also, the Scout needs to either spend time cleaning trails, preparing downed trees for other uses, or building a retaining wall as part of a conservation project. A card will be issued upon successful completion and a patch is available in the Trading Post by presenting your card. Available during 3:00 and 4:00 PM, at Open Program.

Wilderness Survival and Camping Outpost Join the Outdoor Skills Staffs and learn the basic techniques of the patrol camping method or being stranded with little supplies. These Outposts will teach all the basics needed and is required for Scouts taking Wilderness Survival and Camping Merit Badges. The Outposts are from 4:00 PM Thursday til 6:00 AM on Friday. Individuals can sign up at Frontier Headquarters until Wednesday, 2:00 PM.

Adventure
Last Updated: November 5, 2008
Pioneer Scout Reservation - Camp Frontier - 07 371 Rd. S Pioneer OH, 43554 (419) 459-4962