Outdoor Program

Outdoor adventures are a central focus in Scouting and offer great opportunities for leaders to help Scouts develop independence, teamwork, leadership, commitment to preserving our environment, and dedication to community.  Find resources, and events on this page to help you plan productive and fun outdoor activities for your Scouts.

BSA National Outdoor Conference – Save the Date

  • 25 – 29 September, 2019 at the Philmont Training Center
  • 90+ electives in 10 major tracks of electives
  • We look forward to sending a strong contingent from NCAC to cover the major tracks!

Powhatan Camping & Outdoor Program Calendar

2019

Jan 26 – OA LEAD Conference (Carroll CC, Westminster, MD)

Feb 23 – Webelos Crossover (LDS Church, Oakton)

Apr 12-14 – OA Lodge Spring Fellowship (Camp Snyder)

May 3-5 – OA Powhatan Chapter Ordeal (Camp Fraser)

May 17-19 – OA Section Conclave (Camp Snyder)

Jun 1 – OA Lodge Leadership Development Conference (LLDC)(Location TBD)

Jun 24-28 – Powhatan Day Camp (Algonkian Park)

Jun 16-29 – Goshen OA Trail Crew (GOAT) (Crew 1)

Jun 24-Jul 5 – Goshen OA Trail Crew (GOAT) (Crew 2)

Aug 2-3 – OA Vigil Induction Weekend (Goshen)

Sep 20-22 – OA Lodge Fall Fellowship (Goshen)

Oct 4-6 – Scouts BSA Camporee (Lake Fairfax)

Oct 5-6 – Webelos-Ree (Lake Fairfax)

Nov 8-10 – OA Powhatan Chapter Ordeal (Camp Fraser)

 

2020

Jan 4 – OA Lodge Banquet (Location TBD)

Apr 3-5 – OA Lodge Spring Fellowship

May 1-3 – OA Powhatan Chapter Ordeal (Camp Fraser)

May 15-17 – OA Section Conclave (Broad Creek SR)

Jun 6 – OA Lodge Leadership Development Conference (LLDC) (Location TBD)

Jun 22-26 (tentative) – Powhatan Day Camp (Location TBD)

Aug 3-8 – National OA Conference (Michigan State University)

Aug 14-15 – OA Vigil Induction Weekend (Goshen)

Sep 11-13 – OA Lodge Fall Fellowship (Goshen)

Nov 13-15 – OA Powhatan Chapter Ordeal (Camp Fraser)