Elangomats and Candidates
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Elangomats and Ordeal Candidates gather in the Kindness Center at the start of the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Elangomats Meeting
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Elangomats, the “friends” of the Ordeal candidates, talk about the June Service Weekend and their rules and regulations for working with the members-to-be.
Lodge Officers at Kindness
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Lodge Officers talk to the new Ordeal candidates at the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Friday Night Snack
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Octoraro 22 members gather for Friday Night Snack during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Mobilizing for the Pool Trail
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Saturday morning after breakfast means mobilizing for a work project, and here the trail crew mobilizes to work on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Loading Dirt
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Ordeal candidates load some dirt for the pool trail during the Candidates and members move platforms to their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Working on the Trail
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
John McCabe (left) works with ordeal candidates and members in building the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Working on the Pool Trail
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
During the 2026 June Service Weekend, members and candidates start raking out the dirt on the pool trail.
Putting in Gravel
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Gravel is raked out on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Setting the Water Bar
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This adult member works with you to install a water bar on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Raking Out the Trail
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Youth members and candidates work to rake out the dirt on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
The Downward Slope
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is a picture of the steepest part of the pool trail which was rehabilitated at the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Examing the Water Bars
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Near the bottom of the pool trail, those working on it discuss the runoff location around the water bar on the steepest part of the trail.
Discussing the Water Flow
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Workers discuss how to divert water on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Pool Trail
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 June Service Weekend, a long stretch of the pool trail is complete with new water bars and gravel.
Hauling Butterflies
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 June Service Weekend, tent platform butterflies are hauled to various camp sites at Camp Horseshoe.
Moving Platforms
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
One of the biggest projects during the 2026 June Service Weekend was moving, repairing, and installing tent platforms.
Tent Setup at Ware
2026 – Contributed by Samuel Mantegna III
Several OA members set up tents and their canvas at Camp Ware during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Loading Firewood
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 June Service Weekend, firewood is being moved for the vigil ceremony later that evening.
Canddiates Break for Lunch
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
After a long hot morning during the 2026 June Service Weekend, Ordeal candidates get a well-earned rest for Saturday lunch.
Saturday Lunch
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Octoraro 22 members break for lunch during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Promoting the Flap
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Several officers promote the new “Build the Bridge” flaps during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Greg Presenting
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 June Service Weekend, Lodge Vice Chief Greg C. (right) presents during the LLD session while Corresponding Secretary Sid P. (left) also assists.
LLD Session
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
At the 2026 June Service Weekend, members of Octoraro 22 listed to a Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) session right after lunch.
Wait Staff
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The 2026 June Service Weekend wait staff after lunch in the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.
Removing Decking
2026 – Contributed by Samuel Mantegna III
Adrian Karver removing some decking at Camp Ware during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Putting Up Canvas
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Ordeal candidates and members put up tent canvas during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Platform Repair at Ware
2026 – Contributed by Samuel Mantegna III
Tent platforms need regular maintenance, and here OA members work on repairing them during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Carrying Platforms
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Candidates and members move platforms to their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Installing Platforms
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Candidates and members install platforms in their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Picnic Table Repair
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Matt Ostrowski repairs some picnic tables at the Candidates and members move platforms to their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Lodge Building Weedwacking
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Tom Murphy does some string trimming at the Octoraro Memorial Lodge Building during the Candidates and members move platforms to their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
A Repaired Deck
2026 – Contributed by Samuel Mantegna III
A repaired tent platform at Camp Ware, courtesy of the hard work during the Candidates and members move platforms to their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Hanging the Plaque
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith (left), Mark Siegle, and Ryan Teat hang the Alemain plaque at the Camp Horseshoe Staff Pavilion.
Saturday Dinner
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Members and candidates gather in the Allen Memorial Dining Hall for Saturday Dinner at the 2026 June Service Weekend.
Thanking the Cooks
2026 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
After another stellar dining experience during the 2026 June Service Weekend, the kitchen crew is thanked for their efforts.

