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'''Pioneering''' is the art of using ropes and wooden spars joined by [[lashing knot|lashings]] and [[knot]]s to create a structure. Pioneering can be used for constructing small items such as camp gadgets up to larger structures such as bridges and towers. These may be recreational, decorative, or functional.<ref>[http://www.scoutresources.org.uk/SR/pioneering_index.html Scouting Resources: Pioneering]</ref> <ref>[http://ajm.pioneeringprojects.org/pioneering/PioneeringProjects.pdf Pioneering Project: Big and small]</ref> | '''Pioneering''' is the art of using ropes and wooden spars joined by [[lashing knot|lashings]] and [[knot]]s to create a structure. Pioneering can be used for constructing small items such as camp gadgets up to larger structures such as bridges and towers. These may be recreational, decorative, or functional.<ref>[http://www.scoutresources.org.uk/SR/pioneering_index.html Scouting Resources: Pioneering]</ref> <ref>[http://ajm.pioneeringprojects.org/pioneering/PioneeringProjects.pdf Pioneering Project: Big and small]</ref> | ||
Pioneering is used to teach practical skills, teamwork and problem solving. It is widely used in [[Scouting]] and [[Girl Guiding]]. Many Scout and Guide groups train their members in pioneering skills and construct projects, both small and large. In camp, Scouts may construct functional items like tables, camp dressers and gadgets, as well as decorative camp gateways. | Pioneering is used to teach practical skills, teamwork and problem solving. It is widely used in [[Scouting]] and [[Girl Guide and Girl Scout|Girl Guiding]]. Many Scout and Guide groups train their members in pioneering skills and construct projects, both small and large. In camp, Scouts may construct functional items like tables, camp dressers and gadgets, as well as decorative camp gateways. | ||
The name comes from the 18th and 19th century military engineers who went ahead of an army to "pioneer" a route, which could involve building bridges and towers with rope and timber (for example the Royal Pioneer Corps). | The name comes from the 18th and 19th century military engineers who went ahead of an army to "pioneer" a route, which could involve building bridges and towers with rope and timber (for example the Royal Pioneer Corps). | ||
