NOAC

National Order of the Arrow Conference

"Seek New Heights"

NATIONAL REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. For those looking to get on the wait list, please go to: https://www.scoutingevent.com/010-2024NOACWAITLIST

What is NOAC?

The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the flagship national Order of the Arrow event. It is held every two years at a major university campus and is attended by over 6,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states. It is second only to the BSA National Jamboree in size and scope.  We can’t wait to get back to NOAC and watch the nightly stadium shows, bring our lodge to victory in the sports and ceremony competitions, and meet Arrowmen nationwide, all while spending a week living in a college dorm—and yes, it will have air conditioning!

The conference itself is held from July 29-August 3, 2024, but we will also need time to travel to and from Colorado. We’ll share more details in the coming weeks about our itinerary and opportunities, but for now, mark your calendars to attend the 2024 NOAC with our lodge contingent!

To hear more about what’s in store at this year’s NOAC, follow the conference social media pages on Instagram and Twitter @OANOAC and like the Facebook page “OANOAC”.

Location:  University of Colorado, Boulder 

Date:  July 29 - August 3, 2024

Fees:  $1,650.00 per contingent member. This fee includes airfare, NOAC conference, lodging, goodie bag, transportation and meals while traveling.

Deposit- $150 and $300 monthly installments are due based on payment schedule (see More Information under Register button and then View Pricing for complete schedule)

Why should I go?

NOAC offers a plethora of activities and program for delegates, including but not limited to:

Activities, Recreation, and Competitions

Similar to a Section Conclave, every day at NOAC is stocked full of activities. From scuba diving to escape rooms to meet-and-greets, there is truly something for everyone. Every afternoon at NOAC, a large variety of competitions are held around campus. From volleyball to swimming to running, grab a team (or yourself) and come compete!

Training

NOAC offers every training opportunity from how to run a fellowship to sustainability to empowering a team, and more! Training takes place in the morning all across campus, with some specialized tracks.

Shows

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday evening, the entire conference gathers for the evening show. The shows have many elements and themes, with presentations of awards and speeches as well. It is always a fun time for all!

Inductions Ceremonial Events

Polestar, a new national inductions training initiative, debuted at NOAC 2020. Sections will send a trio of delegates (2 youth, 1 adviser) to participate in the two-day training, aimed at improving lodge inductions. Additionally, many other ICE training and activities will be offered throughout the week!

Conference Festival

On Friday, the entire conference will gather at Adventure Central for a day of fun, food, and fellowship! Lodges will set up booths where they showcase what their lodge does best. It is a spectacle you will not want to miss!

Patch Trading

Have patches? Bring them to NOAC! There is a building at the conference exclusively dedicated to trading patches. Lodge Flaps, CSP’s, Conclave Patches, you name it!

And More!

Also at NOAC, you will get to meet and interact with Arrowmen from around the country, all while experiencing one of the best events in Scouting! There truly is something for everyone at the National Order of the Arrow Conference!

NOAC website: https://oa-bsa.org/program/events/noac

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