ArrowCorps5 brought thousands of Arrowmen from around the nation together to serve during 2008. During that summer, the staff at Mount Rainier National Park asked the Camp Sheppard staff why there was no such service project at their park. Camp Sheppard brought it to the attention of T'Kope Kwiskwis, and ArrowCorps502 was born! T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge, Camp Sheppard and the National Park Service have a great start on planning ArrowCorps502. All Order of the Arrow members are invited to join us as we help preserve one of the nation's most pristine National Parks.  We anticipate partnering with other volunteer organizations such as the Washington Trails Association and the Student Conservation Association who have served the park for many years.  Plan now to spend a week of your 2011 summer serving Mount Rainier National Park. Then afterward, why not spend another week at Camp Sheppard doing one of the high adventure programs? Join us for the experience of a lifetime!

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"The goals of the ArrowCorps 502 planning committee are to build on the legacy of service that has surrounded the Mt. Rainier area since its inception. Drawing from the diverse talents of the Order of the Arrow members, we hope to create a sense of pride and ownership in the public lands that the order uses. We also hope to show the greater Seattle community that the Order of the Arrow is a service organization, not just in service to the council but to the greater public as well. We hope that by setting an example of service, we can inspire others to pay it forward."

One of our personal favorite parts of this project is the fact that the cost is only $295. This price includes the cost of the generous welcome gift, tools, food and safety equipment; which will all be provided to you upon arrival at base camp on your first day. Also for some cases transportation can be arranged.

Although we find the cost to be the perfect price for this project; we realize this may not be ideal for every family. As a result we will provide opportunities for fundraisers which will come out soon. Once you register for the event we will inform you of the fundraisers we have available as they come available.

The registration process for this is event is quite straightforward, but we felt the need to just make it easier with a simple little blurb here on it. To register, follow these easy steps:

1. Create a username and password on the Chief Seattle Council website and then login.  If you already have one, login at the top of the site.
2. Once logged in, fill out the online registration form.  Keep in mind that you will need to make a deposit of $50 to complete the registration process.
3. Return to the Chief Seattle Council website at a later date to make additional payments.  You will need to login and then click the "My Events" link at the top of the website.

For great events like these many worry about what happens after this event fills up. Well, do not worry! If this event does fill its current 502 slots you can add your name to the "Wait List", which will not cost the $50 deposit . If the wait list breaks a certain point, we will then expand the project allowing those on the wait list to attend.

The majority of the work carried out for ArrowCorps502 will be inside the boundaries of the Mt. Rainier National Park.

The Wenatchee National Forest is another great forest that border's the Mt. Rainier National Park which some participants may get the opportunity to enter.