Operation Arrow is an opportunity to experience the 2023 National Jamboree, with the option to serve on Jamboree staff with the OA Service Corps or the OA Summit Apex Program.
The Jamboree will take place July 19-28, 2023 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Arrowmen interested in Operation Arrow can help facilitate the Summit Apex program or serve your fellow scouts with the Service Corps. Get ready to put on your Zesty Blue's and provide meaningful service in support of the 2023 National Jamboree while having fun and making new memories with your fellow Arrowmen!
Service Corps
The OA Service Corps is our traditional service-oriented team that has supported jamboree programs and operations since 1950. It's a great way to serve and see many different aspects of the jamboree. As a member of the OA Service Corps you will be formed into 'chapters' that provide support to jamboree program and operations. This may include supporting contingent arrival, assisting with jamboree program staffing, jamboree show mobilization and more.
Summit Apex
The Summit Apex is a new half-day outpost program area that will inspire Scouts to realize and truly appreciate the benefits of their Scouting membership. Scouts will engage in large-scale activities, a unique jamboree dinner experience, and evening reflection/celebration that will leave them with a renewed enthusiasm for Scouting and a determination to grow membership back home.
How to Register
- Go to jamboree.scouting.org
- Click on “Register”
- Log into or create your MyScouting account
- For Attendee Type, select "Staff 16-33"
- Select which session you are able to attend
- For Job Priorities, choose "Order of the Arrow Service Corps" or "Summit Apex"
Scholarships
Very few experiences develop leadership as effectively as service with Operation Arrow. The William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt Scholarship awards a limited number of scholarship to assist Arrowmen age 16-20 in attending Jamboree. Applications are due by April 1, 2023 and are based on merit and need.
Download ApplicationFrequently Asked Questions
General questions about Operation Arrow, Summit Apex, and OA Service Corps, and their answers are listed below.
Do Operation Arrow staffers get to enjoy the fun activities and events at the jamboree?
Yes. There is scheduled free time for all staffers to experience the exciting program at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Additionally, there will be unique program opportunities for Operation Arrow staff members.
Do you have to have attended a National Jamboree before joining Operation Arrow?
All Arrowmen are welcome to join Operation Arrow, whether or not they have attended a National Jamboree before.
How expensive is it to attend the 2023 National Jamboree as Operation Arrow Staff?
Operation Arrow is the most affordable way to attend the 2023 National Jamboree! Young adult jamboree service team members (16-33) will pay a total fee of $675. Adult jamboree service team members (34+) will pay $1,200. The full payment breakdown can be viewed at jamboree.scouting.org.
Is there a price increase after November 1st like there is for contingent members?
No. Operation Arrow fees stay the same and do not incur any increases.
When does registration close?
Registration closes at midnight of April 30, 2023.
What is the age requirement to join Operation Arrow?
Minimum of 16 years of age on or before the first day of the Jamboree.
Can I still staff Operation Arrow if I can only make it for part of the jamboree?
The OA Service Corps is a pivotal part of the Jamboree and organized into chapters that function for the entire Jamboree, so Arrowmen working on the Service Corps need to be able to attend the entire Jamboree:
- Session 3 (July 16-29, 2023)
Arrowmen serving on the Summit Apex staff providing support for that program can participate in either the whole Jamboree or one of the two partial Jamboree sessions:
- Session 1 (July 16-23, 2023)
- Session 2 (July 24-29, 2023)
- Session 3 (July 16-29, 2023)
What is the difference between OA Service Corps and the Summit Apex Staff?
The OA Service Corps is our traditional service-oriented team that has supported jamboree program and operations since 1950. It"s a great way to serve and see many different aspects of the jamboree. Summit Apex is the new jamboree outpost experience hosted by the Order of the Arrow. Summit Apex Staff will lead this outpost program consisting of an afternoon and evening of unique activities providing each jamboree participant with new experiences, friends and an even greater appreciation for Scouting.
What kind of service do you complete in the OA Service Corps?
As a member of the OA Service Corps you will be formed into "chapters" that provide support to Jamboree program and operations. This may include supporting contingent arrival, assisting with jamboree program staffing, jamboree show mobilization and more.
What is Summit Apex?
The Summit Apex is a new half-day outpost program area that will inspire Scouts to realize and truly appreciate the benefits of their Scouting membership. Scouts will engage in large-scale activities, a unique jamboree dinner experience, and evening reflection/celebration that will leave them with a renewed enthusiasm for Scouting and a determination to grow membership back home.
What will Summit Apex Staff do?
Summit Apex Staff will help facilitate the unique experience that fellow arrowmen and scouts will be able to experience. These staff will be crucial to the Apex experience and will ensure success during Jamboree.
Where at the Summit Bechtel Reserve does Operation Arrow Staff stay?
Operation Arrow Staff will camp with the rest of the Jamboree Service Team members. Our team usually is grouped together so you"ll be with other OA members.
Where can I get Operation Arrow promotional materials?
Check out our model promotion toolkit on this site! For specific requests, please contact @email.
Promotion Toolkit
This toolkit was created with the purpose of assisting lodges and sections in promoting Operation Arrow, the Order of the Arrow's 2023 National Program of Emphasis. Feel free to adapt messages to best suit your audience or even create your own Operation Arrow promotional content.
We highly encourage using any means that your lodge or section has available to promote Operation Arrow amongst your membership. To encourage this, we have provided a few tools such as social media posts, captions, and email templates that you can use on your own platforms. Social media posts can be adapted to any platform but are specifically intended for Facebook and Instagram. Captions and email templates can also be easily adjusted to best target your intended audience.
More tools will be updated and added as time goes on, so feel free to revisit this page as it gets closer to the registration deadline and Jamboree itself. The Operation Arrow social media pages are a great resource for resharing.
This email template can be sent via LodgeMaster or your lodge's email platform.
Use this elevator pitch as a brief keynote about the general premise of Operation Arrow. The script only takes a couple of minutes to read although you are also welcome to just use it as a guide while promoting. It works great to fill time in between session at an LLD, on stage at a conclave, or even just at an LEC or chapter meeting.
This general flyer can be distributed digitally or can be printed.
Use this slide deck for a banquet or conclave presentation in which you are able to showcase the visual side of Operation Arrow. This provides an overview of each aspect of Operation Arrow such as OA Service Corps, Summit Apex, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve itself!
This video can be shared to promote Operation Arrow and can be downloaded for offline use.
