Operation Arrow
Operation Arrow is an opportunity to experience the 2023 National Jamboree, with the option to serve on the Order of the Arrow’s (OA’s) jamboree staff with the Service Corps or the Summit Apex.
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 their fellow Scouts with the Service Corps. Get ready to put on your zesty blues and provide meaningful service in support of the 2023 National Jamboree while having fun and making new memories with your fellow Arrowmen!
What is Operation Arrow?
The OA’s presence at the 2023 National Jamboree is divided into two parts: Service Corps and Summit Apex.
The OA Service Corps is our traditional service-oriented team that has supported jamboree programs and operations since 1950. It is a great way to serve and see many different aspects of the jamboree. Members of the Service Corps will be assigned 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 previous national jamboree before joining Operation Arrow?
- How expensive is it to attend the 2023 National Jamboree as Operation Arrow Staff?
- Is there a price increase after November 1st like there is for contingent members?
- When does registration close?
- What is the age requirement to join Operation Arrow?
- Can I still staff Operation Arrow if I can only make it for part of the Jamboree?
- Session 3 (July 16-29, 2023)
- Session 1 (July 16-23, 2023)
- Session 2 (July 24-29, 2023)
- Session 3 (July 16-29, 2023)
All Arrowmen are welcome to join Operation Arrow, whether or not they have attended a national jamboree before.
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.
No. Operation Arrow fees stay the same and do not incur any increases.
Registration closed at midnight on May 31, 2023.
Minimum of 16 years of age on or before the first day of the Jamboree.
The OA Service Corps is a pivotal part of the Jamboree and is 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:
- What is the difference between Service Corps and the Summit Apex Staff?
- What kind of service do you complete in the Service Corps?
- What is Summit Apex?
- What will Summit Apex Staff do?
- Where at the Summit Bechtel Reserve does Operation Arrow Staff stay?
The Service Corps is our traditional service-oriented team that has supported jamboree program and operations since 1950. It is 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.
As a member of the Service Corps you will be formed into "chapters" that provide support to the Jamboree program and operations. This may include supporting contingent arrival, assisting with jamboree program staffing, jamboree shows mobilization and more.
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.
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 the Jamboree.
Operation Arrow Staff will camp at Base Camp Alpha. This year each staffer is handling their tenting independently. More information and specifics are available on the Jamboree Tenting Article.
- Where can I get Operation Arrow promotional materials?
Check out our model promotion toolkit on this site! For specific requests, please contact @email.
Have More Questions?
Contact @email or check out our Staff Member Logistics page for more information.
