Candidates

What is the Ordeal?

Being Prepared

The Ordeal consists of four parts which you will complete
during the Ordeal weekend:

1) A night of camping alone under the stars to prove self-reliance.

2) A day of arduous toil to show willingness to serve others.

3) A day of scant food to show power of self-denial.

4) A day of silence, to turn your thoughts inward. After completing these tasks, you will be able to complete your
ceremony and become a member of the Order of the Arrow

If you have further questions you can use this document
Candidates PDF

Packing List

What to bring to the Ordeal

-Copy of your BSA medical form along with any prescription medicine
-Backpack to carry all your gear
-Work clothes, including long pants, long sleeve shirt, and work gloves
-Field uniform, including Scout shorts or pants
-Ground cloth and rain tarp (Friday night arrangements)
-Sleeping bag
-Boots
-Outerwear for warmth
-Rain gear, including pack cover
-Flashlight
-Water bottle
-Mosquito repellent and sunscreen
-Extra shoes, socks, underclothing, Scout-appropriate t-shirt, etc.
-Tent (for Saturday night only)

Be prepared to sleep “under the stars” Friday Night. Those with medical, physical, or nutritional needs must make those known so proper arrangements can be made.

***when arriving at camp you will check in, set up your tent and put all items except: Water bottle, Tarp, and Sleeping Bag, into your tent. (you will not be sleeping in your tent Friday night) HAVE WORK CLOTHES ON or WITH YOU Friday night

Next Steps To Brotherhood

After 6 months of membership as a Ordeal Member, you can become a candidate for the Brotherhood Honor. in this process you will learn more of the induction process and the meaning behind the order of the arrow: come to camp prepared with your brotherhood letter explaining what the Ordeal and Obligation mean to you. This letter can be turned in to the Brotherhood Chair upon arrival to camp.

View “On The Trail To Brotherhood” in The Order of The Arrow Handbook

you can also view the JUMPSTART page on the National OA website :Jumpstart