Operation Arrow The OA’s staff at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree
What is Operation Arrow? • OA’s 2017 program of emphasis • Continues a 50+ year OA tradition • Goal: Recruit 750+ youth Arrowmen staff • Youth opportunities in three main areas • July 15-29 th , 2017 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve
Service Corps • Support overall jamboree program • Versatile embodiment of “service with a smile”
Trek Guides • Lead units on an all-day adventure • Journey commences in unit campsite • Ends at SBR’s highest point, Garden Ground Mountain
Indian Village • American Indian craft-making • Dance styles • Survival methods of tribes • Blacksmithing and branding
Why should I be a part of Operation Arrow staff? • Look into jamboree experience like you’ve never seen before • Interact and make life-long friendships with Scouts from across the world • Exclusive access to program areas prior to the start of jamboree • Be the first to experience program at the Summit Circle
What are the requirements to be a part of Operation Arrow? • Be at least 16, but not yet 21 • Commit to full length of jamboree • Meet the BSA height & weight guidelines • Obtain lodge adviser approval
How do I sign up to be a part of Operation Arrow? • Register online at oa-bsa.org/jamboree • $150 deposit due at registration • Troop numbers for Operation Arrow staff are: • 6211 – Program – OA Service Corps • 6221 – Program – OA Jamboree Trek Guides • 6231 – Program – OA Indian Village Staff • 6213 – Program – OA Medical Transport Corps • 6311 – Program – OA Aerial Sports Team
Do any scholarship opportunities exist for youth Arrowmen? • “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt Foundation and the OA will grant a limited number of scholarships to youth staff • Each a maximum of $250 • Applications must be submitted to the national service center no later than December 31 st , 2016
How can I help promote Operation Arrow? • Project 2013 alumni • Street Team • Grassroots promotional team • Ambassadors program • Local resources
STAY CONNECTED oa-bsa.org/jamboree | @OperationArrow | #FuelScoutingsAdventure
QUESTIONS? operationarrow@oa-bsa.org
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