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National Order of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage
Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base - Ely, MN
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2009 Dates: | |
| Session 1: June 10 - 24 | Session 4: July 1 15 |
| Session 2: June 17 July 1 | Session 5: July 8 22 |
| Session 3: June 24 July 8 |
Session 6: July 15 29 |
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.
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 info. about Wilderness Voyage on the National Order of the Arrow website.
Philmont Trail Crew
Philmont Scout Ranch - Cimarron, NM
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| Session 1: June 8 - 22 | Session 4: June 29 July 13 |
| Session 2: June 15 June 29 | Session 5: July 6 20 |
| Session 3: June 22 July 6 | Session 6: July 13 27 |
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!
Click here for more information about Trail Crew on the National Order of the Arrow website.
OA Ocean Adventure
Florida Sea Base - Islamorada, FL
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| Session 1: June 2 - 16 | Session 4: June 23 July 5 |
| Session 2: June 9 21 | Session 5: July 30 12 |
| Session 3: June 17 29 | Session 6: July 7 19 |
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 about Ocean Adventure on the National Order of the Arrow website.
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