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High Adventure
The Order of the Arrow offers many unique opportunities for Service and High Adventure: opportunities you won't find through
your unit. For more information on any of the programs listed below, you can follow the hyperlink, contact your chapter chief, or contact a
lodge officer.
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Order of the Arrow Trail Crew The Order of the Arrow Trail Crew is a two week program at the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. During the first week, participants build and repair hiking trails at the ranch under the supervision and guidance of Philmont Trail Crew foreman. For the second week, each crew plans and then hikes its own week-long trek through Philmont. This program is only available during the summer. Treks are open only to registered Arrowmen at least 16 years old by the beginning of the two weeks, but not yet 21 by their conclusion. You can learn more about Trail Crew on the National Order of the Arrow website or the Philmont Scout Ranch website. 
Order of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage The Order of the Arrow Wilderness Voyage is a two-week program at the Charles L. Sommers High Adventure Canoe Base in Ely, Minnesota (one of three canoe bases that make up the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases). This two-week program takes participants into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The first week is spent building and repairing the area's portage trails. During the second week, participants canoe a route that they plan themselves. This program is only available during the summer. Voyages are open only to registered Arrowmen at least 16 years old by the beginning of the two weeks, but not yet 21 by their conclusion. You can learn more about Wilderness Voyage on the National Order of the Arrow website or the Northern Tier High Adventure Bases website. 
Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure The Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure is a thirteen day program at the Florida Sea Base in Islamorada, FL. During the first half of the trip, participants will receive PADI SCUBA certification at Sea Base. The second-half will be spent aiding the marine life and coral reefs of the Florida Keys. Note that PADI SCUBA certification requires significant independent study before the Ocean Adventure trip. This program is only available during the summer. Trips are open only to registered Arrowmen at least 16 years old by the beginning of the thirteen days, but not yet 21 by their conclusion. You can learn more about Ocean Adventure on the National Order of the Arrow website or the Florida Sea Base website. |
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