NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

• National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) - Held every two years at a major university, this is the premier Order of the Arrow event, and is among the largest events held by the Boy Scouts of America, second only to the National Jamboree. Over 7,000 Arrowmen gather for this awesome week-long event. For more information, visit this link or talk to your lodge leaders.
  

  

• Northern Tier OA Wilderness Voyage – One of the last untouched wilderness areas lies on our nation’s northern border--the Northern Tier Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base. Any OA member between the ages of 16-20 can participate in the OA Voyage program for just $125, plus the cost of transportation. Participants spend two weeks on the waters of northern Minnesota; performing service the first week, and taking part in a crew-designed voyage the second week. Applications are available online, along with more information.

  

• Philmont OA Trail Crew – Want an inexpensive, fun way to visit Philmont? All OA members age 16-20 can participate in the OA Trail Crew program for just $150, plus the cost of transportation. Participants spend two weeks in the Philmont backcountry; performing service the first week, and taking part in a crew-designed trek the second week. Applications are available online, as well as more information and pictures. 
  

  

• Florida Sea Base OA Ocean Adventure – Two weeks of sun, sand, brotherhood, and service await you in the Florida Keys! All OA members age 16-20 can participate in the OA Ocean Adventure program for just $450, plus the cost of transportation. Participants spend two weeks at the Florida Sea Base where they perform service, complete PADI SCUBA certification, and experience a tropical adventure. Applications are available online, as well as more information and pictures. 
  

  

• National Boy Scout Jamboree – The Order of the Arrow provides leadership to several areas of the National Jamboree-Scouting’s largest event boasting attendance of 35,000. In 2005, the OA led the American Indian Village, T.O.A.P. (The Outdoor Adventure Place), and the highly acclaimed Twelve Cubed. The OA also provided a Service Corps to the Jamboree that gave cheerful service throughout the event. Watch for the OA at the 2010 Jamboree, and consider applying to be on staff. More information about the OA’s role in the Jamboree is available online. 
   

  

• National Leadership Seminar (NLS) - One of the highest regarded training weekends in the BSA, the National Leadership Seminar is a training program that focuses on leadership development. The NLS discusses the leadership skills and techniques needed by people to be successful, and how to apply those to your life in and out of Scouting. For more information on the seminar, visit this link. An invitation is only available through your lodge leadership, so speak with your lodge chief or adviser if you’re interested.