What is Beyond the Arrow? Let’s start with what it is not. It is not about AOL Adventure requirements or Shooting Sports, however will aid in completing the AOL Bobcat adventure, with a focus on the Scouts BSA program. 

It is an outdoor adventure designed to aid in the AOL-to-Scout transition plan. This event is designed to introduce AOL Scouts and their parents to the exciting Scouting adventures that lay ahead of them and help make the transition into Scouts BSA more exciting while preparing them for the next step in scouting. The event is filled with fun activities, intriguing demonstrations, and plenty of outdoor adventure. All demonstrations and activities will be conducted by the Scouts from our council troops, and will showcase the Scout-run aspect of Scouts BSA.

Purpose: AOL Scouting and the activities of the AOL Patrol should form a natural stepping stone for the AOL Scout and their parents to move into Scouts BSA. The purpose of this event is to create in all AOL Scouts a genuine desire to know more about Scouts BSA Scouting, and through a fun-filled series of demonstrations give them a preview of some of the activities, thrills and adventure that await them in Scouts BSA.

The program capitalizes on the AOLs’ interest in adventure in the great outdoors as it exposes them to the fun and skills of their next step in Scouting. It also offers an opportunity for parents to gain a perspective on the Scouts BSA program, how the different Troops run their programs, the differences between the Cub Scout and Scouts BSA programs, and their opportunities for adult leadership.

As a result of this program, participants should come away with:

• An understanding of the Scouts BSA program, the skills required, and the fun that awaits.
• An appreciation of the Scouts BSA Troop - how it is run, and how it differs from a Cub Scout Pack.
• An increased desire to continue in Scouting as a Scout in a Scouts BSA Troop.
• A "feel" for the various Troops in our council, and an idea of which one they may want to join.

Schedule:

Friday night: Arrival and set-up 

Saturday: Troop led sessions and parent sessions throughout the day

                  - Meals in troop sites 

                  - Campfire

Sunday: Departure