Scout Surge 9/11

Boy Scouts are asked to commemorate those who died on September 11, 2001 by organizing gatherings for both Scouters and the general public. Click here for details on Scout Surge 9/11.

2011 Event Sites Launched

Summer camp has ended and you find yourself back at home after an awesome time at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. You have shared your adventures with fellow Scouts that were unable to attend, but after telling the stories of the all the activities you did fifteen times over, you probably already have started to wonder what your adventures in 2011 will be like! Enter two great programs for summer 2011: Indian Summer 2011 is a program for dance teams and induction and ceremonial teams, while SummitCorps - The New River Experience is a service adventure from the Order of the Arrow, similar to ArrowCorps⁵ and the OA High Adventure Programs. Check out the announcement of the Event Sites for these exciting new national events!

2011 Service Grant Form Now Available

Starting in 1999, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has provided matching grant money to lodges for camp property or service center projects in their local council. The application for service grants must be submitted by October 31, 2010 for consideration. Please click here for the application.

Operation Update: Revised Publications

This operation update details the new editions of the Order of the Arrow Handbook, Guide for Officers and Advisers (GOA), and Field Operations Guide (FOG). Reprints of the Handbook will be issued when existing stock is depleted. The new GOA and FOG are presently available for download in the Publications Section.

SummitCorps - The New River Experience

The National Order of the Arrow Committee is pleased to announce SummitCorps - The New River Experience - a hybrid of ArrowCorps⁵ and our OA High Adventure programs. During July 2011, SummitCorps - The New River Experience will provide service to the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia. Check out the announcement on this exciting new national event!

Guide to Inductions Resources Updated

June through August 2010 National Bulletin

OA Announces Partnership with American Hiking Society

2010 National Officer Interviews

Boy Scout Summer Camp - Troop Promotion Kit

2010 Forms Posted