Below you will find all of the information you need as a Pioneer group leader! Please read through it all carefully and if you have any questions please contact Katherine Lutz.

LEADER REGISTRATION COST:

Each pioneer group is required to have at least one Pioneer Leader. The maximum leader to camper ratio is 1 leader : 10 campers. The cost per Pioneer Leader is $50. This includes adult lodging, linens, 14 meals and background check cost. 

EXPECTATIONS OF THE PIONEER GROUP LEADER:
The Pioneer Leader serves as the liaison for their group as they prepare for their time at Camp Lone Star. Pioneer Leader will need to advertise and promote their selected week at Camp Lone Star, reserve the campers spots using the Pioneer Reservation Form, and guide camper families in the registration process after receiving a code to be used during registration. 

During the camp session, you are required to meet with your Pioneer group for a designated hour at least twice throughout the week (Monday through Thursday). During this time, the camp staff will not be involved with your youth. You may decide to lead a Bible study, take a hike, play a game or use this time as you deem appropriate to connect with your group.

We encourage you to take this week as an opportunity it engage with your students during their daily activities; however, you are also welcome to use this week for personal growth and renewal.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PIONEER GROUP LEADERS:
You and other Pioneer Group Leaders will stay in separate quarters with private bathrooms and linen service. Please bring your own towels for swimming and lakefront activities. Campers are not to be in the facility used by Pioneer Leaders. (Private rooms are not guaranteed.)

CAMPER EXPERIENCE:
The youth you bring to Pioneer Camp are integrated into regular cabin groups and supervised by college-aged counselors. The groups consist of no more than ten campers of the same gender and similar ages. Generally, no more than three or four individuals from the same congregation are likely to be placed in the same cabin. Each group generally participates in typical camp activities, such as swimming, Bible study, canoeing, archery, challenge course, and campfire devotions.

The week concludes on Friday with the closing program at 10:45 am. Campers depart after the program.

A church group leader will initiate the registration process by reserving spaces with a deposit. All registration must be complete by May 1, 2024. Upon receiving registration form and deposit, the group leader will receive detailed instructions for completing their groups registration. Camp Lone Star will bill the church for the final payment which is due two weeks before check-in.