INTRODUCTION 

For nearly 100 years, the Order of the Arrow has purposefully recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Therefore, our organization’s centennial provides a unique opportunity to commemorate those among us who are exemplars of the “high ideals and purpose of the Order of the Arrow.” The Centurion Award aims to highlight “Hometown Heroes,” or Arrowmen who have meaningfully contributed to the forming, maturing and ongoing operational excellence of their local council’s lodge, and who, in doing so, inspired others to follow in their footsteps.

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Send your best Scouts and Venturers to National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

Strong units begin with strong youth leaders. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) lets the young men and women of your unit take a step toward reaching their potential. NYLT is six days packed with fun and learning with a goal of building leadership skills that can be put to practical use in home units. This year’s version of this high-energy, highly rewarding program will be June 7-12, 2015 at Ingersoll Scout Reservation.

Read more: National Youth Leadership Training

ArrowTour is a national Order of the Arrow program that is part of the 100^th anniversary celebration of Scouting’s National Honor Society.

On July 16, 2015, the W. D. Boyce Council is excited to announce that ArrowTour will be stopping at Ingersoll Scout Reservation to bring the centennial experience to YOU!

What is ArrowTour? A delegation of youth Arrowmen will be spending next summer traveling to council camps and Scouting events, in order to bring a once-in-a-lifetime experience to Scouts, Arrowmen, and communities around the country. ArrowTour will include opportunities to reflect, connect, and discover the Order’s Centuries of Service, both past and present. A sample of the programs being offered:

• Exploration: History displays, interactive timelines, and program videos
• OA Evening Show: A camp-wide program that will recognize the Order’s rich 100 year history, and reveal where the steps to our second century of service begin. We will end the show with a camp-wide social.
• Activities: Silk screening, hat/belt branding, and recreational games.
• Service: ArrowTour Team service project, alumni outreach to benefit local councils.

More information will be released in the upcoming months. For the latest news about ArrowTour, visit arrowtour.oa-bsa.org, and the National OA Facebook Page. For any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .