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As anyone can see, the Order of the Arrow has had a
long-standing interest in coordinating a national service
project, utilizing the infrastructure and leadership
established over many years of success at the Boy Scouts
of America's high adventure bases. Working closely together,
the United States Forest Service and the Order of the
Arrow have chosen five project sites, spread across
America, that will be the focus of their combined efforts.
ArrowCorps5 (pronounced Arrow Corps Five) will provide
a once-in a lifetime opportunity for each participant
to set an example of leadership in service to those
who treasure our national forests.
Five thousand physically fit and able volunteers (determined
by the "Philmont Weight Limits for Backpacking
& Hiking"), made up of youth and adults, will
participate. The national Order of the Arrow committee
and key sponsors will fund the projects. Participants
will pay a reasonable fee to help for accommodations,
meals, and a full day of recreational activities during
the projects.
Additional information will be available through the
National Bulletin and National Order of the Arrow Web
Site in the future.
Mark Twain National
Forest
June 7-14, 2008, Missouri
Manti-La-Sal
National Forest
June 14-21, 2008, Utah
George
Washington & Jefferson National Forests
June 21-28, 2008, Virginia
Shasta-Trinity
National Forest
July 12-19, 2008, California
Bridger-Teton
National Forest
July 26-August 2, 2008, Wyoming
More information concerning ArrowCorps5
and project sites can be found at
http://event.oa-bsa.org
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
DAY 1: Arrival, check-in, and physical requirement
confirmation all day. Evening dinner is first meal served,
followed by opening assembly.
DAY 2: Crew assignments, work-site/safety training,
and shakedown.
DAY 3: Service at work-site with trained foremen.
DAY 4: Service at work-site with trained foremen.
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DAY 5: Service at work-site with trained foremen.
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DAY 6: Service at work-site with trained foremen.
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DAY 7: Half day of service at work-site with
trained foreman. Clean-up, rest, and evening dinner,
followed by closing assembly and recognitions.
DAY 8: Departure after breakfast.
* Participants will experience one full day of recreational
activities on day 4, 5, or 6.
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