| Camp Pioneer is inspected by the county and state health departments, OSHA experts, and, toughest
of all, the Boy Scouts of America. Last year, Camp Pioneer earned the highest rating given by the BSA
inspection process. All parts of camp met or exceeded all necessary standards for facilities, health and
safety, staff, and program.
Several roll calls are made each day to assure the safety of each Scout. A qualified medic on the camp
staff attends to injuries or sickness. A fire and disaster plan is explained to all leaders and Scouts. A
mobilization is practiced by the total camp at least once each week.
All Scouts must use the buddy system when swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, etc.
Camp Pioneer has made provisions in recent years to make all of the main camp areas accessible to
the physically handicapped. The terrain of the camp is fairly rough, and some areas are spread out.
Arrangements can be made for transportation for handicapped Scouts through the Camp Office.
MEDICAL FORM AND INSURANCE
Medical forms must accompany each Scout and leader to camp. Each form must be signed by both
parent or guardian and physician. The examination must be completed by a physician prior to camp
but no earlier than one year prior to camp attendance dates. Arkansas law requires this.
Youth and adults less than 40 years of age must use the BSA Form No. 34414 for health history and
physical examinations. Adults 40 years of age and older must use the BSA Form No. 34412.
All medical forms must include a copy of the insurance card that includes the parents’ medical
insurance information (or the leader’s own medical insurance information). The primary insurance for
any medical services by a hospital or emergency room will be the family insurance. A written
statement will be required of all individuals that have no family insurance. The camp insurance covers
amounts over and above what the family insurance covers, up to $4,000.
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