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For Parents

For Parents
Congratulations on your youth’s membership in the Order of the Arrow, or “OA,” the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. The Order’s first purpose is to recognize those, like your child, who are chosen by their peers as one who exemplifies the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life. Through that recognition, the Order causes others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition. The OA has enjoyed a long history of service.

INDUCTION

The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. During the experience, candidates maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The entire experience is designed to teach significant values. All candidates for membership must complete the Ordeal. Our lodge conducts three Ordeals each year, see our Ordeal guide for dates, registration, and other details.

BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP

After 10 months of service as an Ordeal member and fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order.

VIGIL HONOR

After two years of exceptional service as a Brotherhood member, and with the approval of the national Order of the Arrow committee, a Scout or Scouter may be recognized with the Vigil Honor for their distinguished contributions to their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp. This honor is bestowed by special selection and is limited to one person for every 50 members registered with the lodge each year.

THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW
For over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America’s youth.

MISSION

The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

PURPOSE

As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:

  • Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.
  • Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.
  • Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
  • Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
May Ordeal

Register Now for August Ordeal

June Ordeal is scheduled for August 8 – 10, 2025 at Camp Bud Schiele. The cost for the Ordeal is $52 for candidates and $25 for brothers (a $1-2 convenience fee will be added at checkout.) This will be a great weekend of service to our camp. Come join us as we welcome new brothers […]

May Ordeal

Register Now for June Ordeal

June Ordeal is scheduled for June 6 – 8, 2025 at Camp Bud Schiele. The cost for the Ordeal is $52 for candidates and $25 for brothers (a $1-2 convenience fee will be added at checkout.) This will be a great weekend of service to our camp. Come join us as we welcome new brothers […]

Arrow

2025 Dues Payment

Annual lodge dues are $15.00 per year and run from January 1 to December 31 each year. Dues are not pro-rated. $1.00 is added to cover a transaction fee for a total charge of $15.00. If you have a 2025 passport or attended 2024 Fall Fellowship, your 2025 dues are already paid. Visit our store […]

May Ordeal

Register Now for May Ordeal

The May Ordeal is scheduled for May 16 – 18, 2025 at Camp Bud Schiele. This will be a great weekend of service to our camp as we continue to clean up the debris left by Hurricane Helene. Come join us as we welcome new brothers into our Order. The May Ordeal is also an […]

OA Jumpstart

Visit jumpstart.oa-bsa.org after your Ordeal!

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