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National Order of the Arrow Wilderness
Voyage
Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base - Ely, MN
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The program is a
fourteen-day experience inspired by the traditions of the French
and Canadian Voyageurs who ventured the northern wilderness
during the 1700-1800s. Traveling thousands of miles by water
and portage, these Voyageurs were hired to haul goods and furs
to trade with Native Americans and Europeans. In the spirit of
these adventurers, Arrowmen will embark on a voyage that is
twofold. One-half of the OA Northern Tier Wilderness Voyage
focuses on portage trail and campsite maintenance within the
Boundary Waters. The remaining expedition is spent on a canoeing
adventure that is planned and chosen by the participants in the
program. In other words, each crew plans their own voyage!
However, the program is not simply portage trail work, camping,
and canoeing. The OA Northern Tier Wilderness Voyage is
ultimately a journey that challenges Scouts mentally,
physically, and spiritually.
Portage trail work is tough and serious. The worksite
experience is full of long, strenuous days requiring a great
deal of physical effort. Participants are expected to work with
great diligence as the tasks being accomplished are designed to
benefit generations of Scouts and non-Scouts in the Boundary
Waters Wilderness. In addition to mastering portage trail
maintenance techniques, Scouts will strengthen their leadership
skills, learn advanced wilderness and low-impact camping skills,
learn wilderness safety techniques, participate in many
motivational activities, and receive special OA instruction. The
projects mission is to maintain, reinforce, and intensify the
purpose of the Order of the Arrow through Scout camping
traditions. Participants are expected to use their experience to
benefit their troop, chapter, lodge, and council programs.
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The Order of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage program
is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the principles
of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness, and Service in action.
Click here for more information on the National Order of the Arrow website.
Philmont Trail Crew
Philmont Scout Ranch - Cimarron, NM
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The
program is a fourteen-day experience. The first week focuses on
trail construction and maintenance under the guidance of
Philmont trail crew foremen. The second week is a seven-day
backpacking trek that is designed by the participants. The
program is not simply building trail and hiking through, the OA
Trail Crew is ultimately a journey that challenges Scouts
mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Trail building is tough. The worksite experience is
full of long, strenuous days requiring a great deal of physical
effort. Participants are expected to work with great diligence
as the trail that is being built is designed to last over 75
years and protect the beautiful landscape of Philmont Scout
Ranch. Other than trail building techniques, Scouts will
strengthen their leadership skills, learn advanced wilderness
and low-impact camping skills, observe and participate in group
wilderness safety, good judgment, and motivation activities, and
receive special OA instruction. The projects mission is to
maintain, reinforce, and enhance the purpose of the Order of the
Arrow by using Scout camping traditions. Participants are
expected to use their experience to benefit their troop,
chapter, lodge and council programs.
The Order of the Arrow Trail Crew program is a once in a
lifetime chance to experience Philmont like few others do. Don't
miss out!
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Click here for more information on the National Order of the Arrow website.
OA Ocean Adventure
Florida Sea Base - Islamorada, FL
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The program is a 13 day
experience in which participants will have the opportunity to
explore and serve the undersea world. One-half of the Ocean
Adventure program will be PADI SCUBA training and certification,
which will be held at the Florida Sea Base. The remaining
portion of the program will focus on rendering cheerful service
to the ocean marine life and coral reefs of the Florida Keys.
PADI SCUBA
certification requires a significant amount of independent
study, which will need to be completed prior to arrival at the
Florida Sea Base. The service will consist of a variety of
projects, as defined by the National Marine Sanctuary and NOAA,
some of which will be underwater cleaning or monitoring
projects. In addition to SCUBA certification and undersea
service, participants will strengthen leadership skills, learn
more about marine environments, strengthen understanding of the
Order of the Arrow, and explore the history of the beautiful
Florida Keys. The Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure program
is the OA's newest and hottest High Adventure program. Don't
miss out on your chance to join the adventure!
Click here for more information on the National Order of the Arrow website.
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