The History of the Order of the Arrow in Vermont

Vermont Boy Scout Camps

 

     The official mission and purpose of the Order of the Arrow states "Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others."  Because promoting camping is a key purpose of the Order of the Arrow, the history of Boy Scout Camps in Vermont is an integral part of Vermont's Order of the Arrow History.  Vermont is host to a myriad of Boy Scout Camps, at one point hosting four active Boy Scout Camps.  Many people know the history of Zack Woods or Mount Norris, Camp Plymouth or Camp Sunrise...but Vermont was also home to a New York council camp, Stratton Mountain Scout Reservation!

 

 

Boy Scout Camps Dates and Associated Councils

 

• Mount Norris Scout Reservation (1954 - Present) belonged to Long Trail Council 592 and Green Mountain Council 592.

 

• Owl Council Camp (1926 - 1930) belonged to Owl Council 762, named for the three counties comprising the Council (Orange, Washington, Lamoille).

 

• Camp Plymouth (1927 - 1982) belonged to Windham - Windsor Council, Calvin Coolidge Council 747, Ethan Allen Council 593 and Green Mountain Council 592.

 

• Camp Sunrise (1924 - Present* Cub Scout Camp) belonged to Green Mountain Council 593, Ethan Allen Council 593 and Green Mountain Council 592.

 

• Camp Zack Woods (1940 - 1948) belonged to Long Trail Council 592.

 

• Camp Zack Woods II (1949 - 1953) belonged to Long Trail Council 592.

 

• Stratton Mountain Scout Reservation (1950 - 1979) belonged to Fort Orange Council 364 (NY), Fort Orange - Uncle Sam Council 364 (NY) and Governor Clinton Council 364 (NY).

 

More history coming soon...