A Parent's Guide to the OA

Looking for the Candidate's guide that was distributed on Thursday night at the Tap out ceremony?

Congratulations! Your son has been elected to be a candidate for membership in the Order of the Arrow . Upon completion of his Ordeal weekend, he will have all the rights and priviledges of all arrowmen in our Lodge.

What is the Order of the Arrow?
Order of the Arrow LogoThe Order of the Arrow (or as most people call it, the OA) is Scouting's National Honor Society. It was founded in 1915 by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A Edson at Treasure Island, the Council camp for the council in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Units hold elections where Scouts are selected based on their adherance to the Scout Oath and Law. Requirements are at least First Class, 15 days and nights of camping within 2 years prior to the election (must include 1 and not more than 1 long-term camping experience), and Scoutmaster approval.

Click here for more information about the Order...

What will he need to bring?
Sleeping Bag with Ground Cloth
Personal tent
Class A Uniform
Normal Camping Gear
Personal Hygiene Kit
Towel & Washcloth
Work Clothes & Gloves
Spending Money for the Trading Post (T-Shirts, Hats, Lodge Flaps, Cokes, Candy, etc)

Items Needed Friday Night:
Sleeping Bag with Ground Cloth, Wear Work Clothes, Baseball Hat and bring Gloves

Items Not Needed Friday Night:
Flashlights, Knives, Water Bottles, Food, Radios, CD Players, Cell Phones

When are the Ordeal Weekends offered?

September 8 - 10, 2006 --- Limited to 1st 150 Ordeal Candidates!
Woodfield Scout Preservation
Asheboro NC 27203
336-694-6440
Deadline: Friday, August 4, 2006. After that date, there will be a $5.00 late fee.

October 6-8, 2006 --- Limited to 1st 150 Ordeal Candidates!
Cherokee Scout Reservation
3496 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville NC 27379
336-694-6440
Deadline: Friday, September 22, 2006. After that date, there will be a $5.00 late fee.

When to check-in:
Friday afternoon between 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Supper will be served from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

When to check out:
Sunday morning between 9:30am and 10:00am.

Ordeal Fact Sheet
We have developed an Ordeal Fact Sheet. Click here for even more information...

After the Ordeal
Once he has completed his Ordeal experience, please encourage him to check out the New Members Page (Click here to see that page...) that we have designed especially for him! It outlines what his next steps are:
1. Check out the Jumpstart site
Jumpstart Logo 2. Investigate our New Member Guide
3. Attend a Chapter meeting
4. Come to a Lodge event
5. Convert to Brotherhood

Click here to see the New Member page...

Thanks for all you do for Scouting!