Lodge Info
Purpose of the Order of
the Arrow:
To recognize those campers - Scouts and Scouters - who best
exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by
such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in
such a manner as to warrant recognition.
To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit.
To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest
effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both
year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping
committee of the council.
To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life
purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
Nentego Mission Statement:
- The mission of the lodge is to achieve the purpose of
the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy
Scouts of America in the council through positive youth
leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
Nentego Lodge 20 History
On July 29, 1925, a charter was granted to Unalachtico Lodge
of the Del-Mar-Va Council. The lodge totem was the turkey. By
the late 1930's, the lodge had become inactive and was
disbanded.
Through the efforts of the Delmont Lodge #43 of the Valley
Forge Council, Lodge #20 was reorganized on June 22, 1957. The
new name chosen by the membership was Nentego, a derivation of
the name of one of the major Delaware Tribes, which means,
"People from across the water." Delmont Lodge
inducted two youth from each district and the council
professional staff to provide the initial core of Nentego
Lodge. The Lodge totem is the Rockfish, which can be found in
the Chesapeake Bay. The lodge colors are blue, for the water
of the Chesapeake, and grey, for the Rockfish. The first lodge
flap appeared in 1957, and its basic design remains in use
today.
