By 1928 the YMCA was  working with the group Christian Citizenship and their youth material Christian Quest. The new Pioneer program kept some references to the older YMCA Comrades and Pioneers programs (see other webpage) but produced a less complicated handbook and materials.

The age level for YMCA Pioneers was 12 through 15 years old boys.

The Purpose of A Pioneer: "To follow the trail blazed by the Great Pioneer in a life of service and of growth in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man."

Pathfinder Pioneer rank pin - bronze

Trailblazer Pioneer rank pin - silver

Guide Pioneer rank pin - gold, this pin shows "notching" as a way of recording achievements. Literally the pin was notched at the "Y"s around the pin, one for each of the 24 achievements needed to progress to the next level. In this case, 12 notches indicate the Pioneer was half way to Master Pioneer level.

A less complicated way to measure results than the older YMCA Pioneer program.

AIMS OF A PIONEER

As a Pioneer, I AIM to:

1) Seek Health

2) Do my Whole Duty

3) Play a Team Game

4) Play with Game Clean

5) Be Self-Controlled

6) Be Self-Reliant

7) Be Absolutely Reliable

8) Be Thorough

9) Be Always Kind

10) Be Reverent

11) By Loyal in All my Relationships

Each Pioneer Club was encouraged to make a monetary contribution to missionary projects overseas, and therefore be part of the World Brotherhood.