OCC's Community Service

Trail Clean-Ups

Off-Camber Crawlers takes its responsibility to live by the principles of Tread Lightly! seriously and as a part of that has for years organized cleanups in and around the George Washington National Forest where a network of public trails offer many individuals and families their first off-highway experience as four wheelers.

While we pay special attention to our adopted trail, Old Route 33, Off-Camber Crawlers has led cleanups to many of the area’s trails including Dry River, Flag Pole Knob, Union Springs, Dunkle Hollow, Kephart and Fireroad 72.

With help from our friends at the Capital Land Cruiser Club and Nova Jeepers, this past fall we collected over one ton of trash and 170 tires. While it is unfortunate that such refuse finds its way onto our public lands in the first place, we take great satisfaction in helping keep these treasured resources not only clean, but cleaner than when we found them.

If you choose to become involved with Off-Camber Crawlers, please consider joining us on one of our trail cleanups. We think you'll find it to be a rewarding experience.

Children's Hospital Toy Drives

Each Year, Off-Camber Crawlers hosts a holiday party for its members and guests, renting a local hall, providing food, and giving away items donated by our many generous sponsors.

But beyond simply getting together to enjoy some holiday cheer, we try to share some of that cheer with our annual holiday toy drive in which attendees are asked to bring a gift or two (or three!) appropriate for children who may be bed-ridden or otherwise ill. These gifts are then distributed to the children's wards of local hospitals to help ensure that no child is left without a present to unwrap.

Whether or not you plan on becoming involved with Off-Camber Crawlers, or even have the opportunity to attend our Holiday Party, please consider making a gift to one of these local hospitals and bring a smile not only to the face of an ill child, but your own face as well.

Letter from Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Dec. 2006

Letter from Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Dec. 2005

Letter from Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Dec. 2004

Letter from Children's National Medical Center Dec. 2003

Health Care Worker Transport

While four wheeling is primarily a recreational activity for our members, there are circumstances when both the unique skills we develop driving off-highway and the modifications we make to our vehicle can play a vital role in our community.

One of the most common of these circumstances are the serious snow storms we often encounter during the winter season when major roads can be impassable for hours and it can literally be days before secondary and neighborhood streets are cleared. While for many parents and schoolchildren a “snow day” can be an unexpected and welcome day off, our neighbors and friends who work in the health care field know that illness and accidents never take a holiday.

In such times, the members of Off-Camber Crawlers make themselves available to local hospitals to offer safe and reliable transportation to and from these essential jobs. In 2003 when the area was hit with two major storms back to back, our members were able to offer transportation to over 100 doctors, nurses, technicians, aides, and other health care professionals.

Many of our members, equipped with recovery gear from our trail rides, also patrol their neighborhoods to help people who have become stuck or disabled. In the 2003 storms, our members aided nearly 250 motorists.

If you are considering becoming involved in Off-Camber Crawlers, please consider making yourself available for this important work. While we were needed only intermittently in 2004, you never know when another big one is going to hit or when we might need your help.

Also, we offer a word of caution to people new to the world of four-wheel-drive vehicles. While your vehicle may be capable, you very well may lack the experience to safely traverse hazardous terrain or be familiar with the limits of your vehicle. Please take it easy during snow storms and come learn with us so you will be ready when needed.

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