What is the Maury Clancy Campership Fund?
The purpose of the Maury Clancy Campership Fund is to give Boy Scouts of American Indian heritage the opportunity to attend an approved council long-term camp program. The Maury Clancy Campership Fund was first created in 1971. Since its inception, the program has assisted several thousand Scouts in attending a council long-term camp. The fund is named in honor of Maury Clancy, long-time national OA committeeman, who contributed significantly to the Order. Mr. Clancy emphasized the significance of our nation’s Native American culture and worked to encourage the preservation of our native heritage. Order of the Arrow lodges and sections may contribute “at will” to the fund thereby increasing the fund and allowing for more camperships to be awarded. Donations may be forwarded through the section, or mailed to the national director, Order of the Arrow. Campership funds will be provided for up to 50% of the cost of one (1) week at an official Boy Scouts of America long-term camp. Maximum (
The purpose of the Maury Clancy Campership Fund is to give Boy Scouts of American Indian heritage the opportunity to attend an approved council long-term camp program. The Maury Clancy Campership Fund was first created in 1971. Since its inception, the program has assisted several thousand Scouts in attending a council long-term camp. Order of the Arrow lodges and sections may contribute “at will” to the fund thereby increasing the fund and allowing for more camperships to be awarded. Donations may be forwarded through the section, or mailed to the national director, Order of the Arrow. Campership funds will be provided for up to 50% of the cost of one (1) week at an official Boy Scouts of America long-term camp. Maximum (50%) reimbursement is not mandatory.To be eligible, a youth must be recognized as being of American Indian Heritage and in need of financial assistance. Requests are submitted by local Boy Scout councils after the Scout attends an official BSA long-term camp. Because
