2026 June Service Weekend Pictures

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2026 June Service Weekend Pictures

Elangomats and Ordeal Candidates gather in the Kindness Center at the start of the 2026 June Service Weekend.

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.

The Lodge Officers talk to the new Ordeal candidates at the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Octoraro 22 members gather for Friday Night Snack during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

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.

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.

John McCabe (left) works with ordeal candidates and members in building the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

During the 2026 June Service Weekend, members and candidates start raking out the dirt on the pool trail.

Gravel is raked out on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

This adult member works with you to install a water bar on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Youth members and candidates work to rake out the dirt on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Here is a picture of the steepest part of the pool trail which was rehabilitated at the 2026 June Service Weekend.

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.

Workers discuss how to divert water on the pool trail during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

At the 2026 June Service Weekend, a long stretch of the pool trail is complete with new water bars and gravel.

At the 2026 June Service Weekend, tent platform butterflies are hauled to various camp sites at Camp Horseshoe.

One of the biggest projects during the 2026 June Service Weekend was moving, repairing, and installing tent platforms.

Several OA members set up tents and their canvas at Camp Ware during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

At the 2026 June Service Weekend, firewood is being moved for the vigil ceremony later that evening.

After a long hot morning during the 2026 June Service Weekend, Ordeal candidates get a well-earned rest for Saturday lunch.

Octoraro 22 members break for lunch during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Several officers promote the new “Build the Bridge” flaps during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

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.

At the 2026 June Service Weekend, members of Octoraro 22 listed to a Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) session right after lunch.

The 2026 June Service Weekend wait staff after lunch in the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.

Adrian Karver removing some decking at Camp Ware during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Ordeal candidates and members put up tent canvas during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Tent platforms need regular maintenance, and here OA members work on repairing them during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Candidates and members move platforms to their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Candidates and members install platforms in their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

Matt Ostrowski repairs some picnic tables at the Candidates and members move platforms to their intended tent destination during the 2026 June Service Weekend.

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 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.

Andrew Smith (left), Mark Siegle, and Ryan Teat hang the Alemain plaque at the Camp Horseshoe Staff Pavilion.

Members and candidates gather in the Allen Memorial Dining Hall for Saturday Dinner at the 2026 June Service Weekend.

After another stellar dining experience during the 2026 June Service Weekend, the kitchen crew is thanked for their efforts.

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Elangomats and Candidates2026 – Contributed by Andrew CoeElangomats and Ordeal Candidates gather in the Kindness Center at the start of the 2026 June Service Weekend.Elangomats Meeting2026 – Contributed by Andrew CoeElangomats, 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…

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June 8, 2026

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June 8, 2026

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Last updated June 8, 2026