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Order of the Arrow
Trail Crew
The Order of the Arrow is
offering you an opportunity to join other Arrowmen in cheerful service
and the formation of lasting brotherhood on the trails of Philmont
Scout Ranch. Under the direction of the Philmont Conservation
Department, experienced Philmont staff members with strong Order of
the Arrow backgrounds will lead participants on the two week trail
crew and trek.
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
though, 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 project's 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. Camping is a method of Scouting that enhances and builds
stronger programs and people.
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Requirements |
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- Be at least 16 years old
the day your program begins, but not 21 by its conclusion.
- Be physically fit, able
to lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds. (Philmont height
and weight guidelines will be strictly enforced.)
- Be a registered member
of both the BSA and a local OA lodge.
- Scouts from the same unit, or
otherwise acquainted, will be placed in separate crews. No
Exceptions!
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Where do I Sign-Up!? |
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| Interested Arrowmen
should secure an application online, or should contact the Lodge
National Events Chairman. |
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