August Ordeal Registration for Candidates

Congratulations on your election to our Order. The August Ordeal will be held the weekend of August 8 – 10, 2025, at Camp Bud Schiele. The cost for candidates is $52 plus a $2 transaction fee. It includes the cost of the weekend, lodge dues, OA sash, and handbook. If you like, you may pay by check at registration.

August Ordeal Registration – Candidate (Updated)

This is the registration for for Ordeal Candidates. After completing the form, you’ll be given the URL to make your online payment to attend Ordeal. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR BSA ID NUMBER. Emails will be sent to both parents and youth containing pertinent information regarding upcoming events. Please include both when prompted.

Step 1 of 3

Candidate Name*
First Middle Last
Candidate Name*
Preferred Name
National BSA Membership Number (BSA ID)*
Gender*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
OA Chapter / District*
Unit and Unit number*

Specify if you are in a troop, crew, or ship and your unit’s number. Do NOT simply put in a number.
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Parent Guardian Name*
First Last
Home Phone
Mobile Phone*
Parent Phone
Email – CANDIDATE

Emails containing pertinent information regarding upcoming events will be sent to parents AND youth. Please include both emails when prompted. This email will not be shared with anyone.
Email – PARENT*
Youth protection training date if over 18
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please list any special dietary needs:
List any allergies:

Code of Conduct Eswau Huppeday Lodge*
I agree to the Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct Eswau Huppeday Lodge
The success or failure of Eswau Huppeday Lodge depends on the conduct of each individual brother that attends. As a Scout and an Arrowman, I understand and will observe all rules and regulations of the Piedmont Council, the Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouts of America, and will observe the reasonable demands made of me. As a member of the Order of the Arrow, I will:
1. Observe the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and the Obligation of the Order of the Arrow.
2. Wear my officially designated uniform as required throughout the event, specifically during travel to and from the event, during all ceremonies or shows, during Saturday evening supper, and during the chapel service/business meeting.
3. Attend the planned and general training sessions.
4. Confine the trading and swapping of Scout related items to free periods and in designated areas only.
5. Be personally responsible for the breakage, damage, or loss of property.
6. Observe quiet hours and lights-out hours.
7. Keep my quarters clean and dispose of trash in the proper places.
8. Register and pay for all events that I attend.
9. Allow no unregistered person to occupy my quarters.
10. Shirts and shoes will be worn at all times in accordance with BSA policy.
11. No alcohol or illegal drugs will be allowed on camp property.
12. Observe BSA tobacco use policy. .
13. Not to leave camp without permission of the event adult leadership.
14. Remember that I am a guest of Eswau Huppeday Lodge, of Piedmont Council, and Camp Bud Schiele.
15. Park only in designated areas unless approved. Designated areas include the activity field and the
parking lot. See the adult leadership for other approved parking or driving while at camp.
16. Abide by the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting.
The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and may not allow the use of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth participants.
All Scouting functions, meetings, and activities should be conducted on a smoke-free basis, with smoking areas located away from all participants.
References: Scoutmaster Handbook, No.33009, and Health and Safety Guide, No. 34415
I understand that the failure to abide by these rules as approved by the Lodge could result in my removal from camp premises, the OA event, the OA lodge, and or Scouting.