Are you wanting to try something different this year? Than the Order of the Arrow Summer Camp is a good opportunity for you to do that.

     Every other year that a National Order of the Arrow Conference is not held, the Shawnee Lodge holds its Order of the Arrow Summer. This unique week of camp is held at the 5,200-acre S bar F Scout Ranch located ninety miles south of St. Louis, Missouri. 

     Indian dancing, water-skiing, Native American seminars, mountain biking, ceremonial team preparation, rappelling, ceremonial regalia making, and much more. Sessions and training is held each morning on a wide variety of Order of the Arrow topics - site preparation,  ceremonial dress, gestures and memorization, dancing, and Native American history. Every participant will receive material to make a set of moccasins, choker, and breechcloth.

     In addition, to the emphasis on the Order of the Arrow, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the program features of the S bar F Scout Ranch: water-skiing, mountain biking, rappelling, fishing, hiking, swimming, basketball, kayaking and much more! All meals will be served in the Swift Lodge. The cost of the six-day program is $195.00. All fees should be paid in full by May 1, 2008. The fee includes fifteen meals, lodging, and program materials. For more information, contact the Camping Department of the Greater St. Louis Area Council.