ArrowCorps5 will take place at five sites across the country. At the 2007 National Conservation and Leadership Summit, Lodge 70 requested to send contingent to two sites: George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia (June 21 – 28, 2008) and Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming (July 26 – August 2, 2008). A highly trained Order of the Arrow and National Forest Service staff will provide a safe and healthy environment for a young man to learn about leadership, brotherhood, and service, all in an atmosphere of fun and excitement.
Who Can Go? Both youth and adult Arrowmen are invited to attend this event. Participants must meet the Philmont Guidelines for height and weight as shown in Table 1 below. In addition to being in good physical condition, Scouts must be at least 14 years of age by June 1, 2008.
Table 1: Click here for the height and weight table
How Much Is it? The price for the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest adventure (Covington, VA) is currently estimated at $550. The price for the Bridger-Teton National Forest adventure (Jackson, WY) is currently estimated at $1000 These estimated fees cover food, activities, insurance, and transportation. Participants need to submit a $100 nonrefundable deposit by November 19, 2007. A payment schedule will be posted here on the lodge website and participants must be paid in full by April 15, 2008
How Do I Sign Up? Starting September 1, lodge members can sign up here at the lodge’s website (click here to sign up ). Official registration information to secure participation will begin September 22, 2007 on the lodge website.
What To Bring: Participants will be camping in or near a National Forest so you will need to bring your own tent and everything else you would need to be in the wilderness for a week. Most participants will be backpacking; some will stay in base camps. Once deposits have been received from the lodge, participants will be sent a list of items to pack depending upon the site they are attending.
Where: Bridger-Teton National Forest (Jackson, Wyoming)
When: July 26 – August 2, 2008
Located in western Wyoming adjacent to the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the Bridger-Teton is one of the largest forests in the United States covering 3.4 million acres. Participants will construct mountain bike and hiking trails, remove fencing to allow unrestricted movement of wildlife, and help control fire through a fuels reduction project where the forest and urban areas meet.
The project will provide a much larger area and open range for wildlife, such as elk, moose, antelope, mule deer, bear, and wolf. The open range is especially important for these animals during the winter months when food is scarce. In addition, the larger available area will improve breeding, birthing, grazing, and it will reduce the transmission of disease. Clearly, this meaningful project will benefit many native flora and fauna for years to come.Recreational activities include white water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and visiting Teton/Yellowstone National Parks.
Where: George Washington & Jefferson Natl. Forest (Covington, Virginia)
When: June 21 – 28, 2008
Located in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, George Washington-Jefferson National Forests cover 1.8 million acres. Our contingent will join other participants in campsite improvement, removal of exotic vegetation, and construct more than 40 miles of new multi-use trails.
A well designed and constructed trail system benefits wildlife in the area by concentrating human use within a defined area. The trail system helps to contain visitors, assists wildlife in becoming familiar with where to expect humans and it reduces the opportunity for habitats to be disturbed. The project will provide a balanced approach to permit visitors to use and enjoy the forest area while reducing the disruption and adverse impact on wildlife and the environment.Recreational activities include white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, visiting nearby historical sites.
