2025 Lodge Summer Ordeal

Date: Sunday to Tuesday
August 3-5, 2025

Where:
Camp William B. Snyder
6100 Antioch Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169

Important Message: We want to make sure that all dietary and medical needs are met. Please be sure to identify all of your dietary restrictions and medical needs when registering.

Questions? Contact:
Ordeal Adviser: Brian Bentley, summerordeal@wipit470.org

Lodge Staff Adviser: Kelly Wratkowski, Kelly.Wratkowski@scouting.org

Registration:
- All registrations must be completed online (Log in as a Guest)
- Gather this information before starting your registration
     - BSA #
     - OA Chapter
     - Name, Address, Email (one that is read), Phone (home, cell, etc.)
     - Allergies/medical/dietary restrictions
     - Volunteer Opportunities
     - Brotherhood conversion (if taking - list your ordeal date)

Youth Transportation:
If you are riding with someone other than your parent/guardian, provide the driver's name (if not known now/or changes - provide written permissions at check-in.)  If you do not have written permission, no youth will be permitted to leave with the driver.

Registration:
Registration closes - on July 30 @ 11:59pm

Check-In Time:
Candidate and Member Check-In Time - Sunday 6-8:00 pm
Elangomat Check-In Time - Sunday at 5:30 pm
You should be in uniform when checking in. 

Pick-up Time:
Key: You must remain on the property until the Adult Health & Safety Officer checks you out.
Pick-up time starts at 10 am Tuesday.
Pick-up time MUST be by 11 am.
 

Notice to all candidates:
All ordeal candidates elected during the previous 18 months should have received a written notice confirming their candidacy and an invitation to attend the upcoming ordeal from their chapter.

Accommodations for female youth candidates are available at this ordeal.

Candidates: No use of cell phones or electronic devices until after the Ordeal ceremony on Monday evening.

Notice to all Order of the Arrow members:
All active Order of the Arrow members are encouraged to register. An active Order of the Arrow member is:
- Currently registered with BSA
- Lodge dues are paid through the current year
If your dues are not current, you will need to pay them. 
Pay your annual dues ($16) online. (Candidate’s dues are included in the Ordeal costs.)

Notice to all members who are eligible for Brotherhood conversion:
If you have been a member for six months, you are eligible to convert to Brotherhood.
Brotherhood preparation and ceremony will be held on Monday afternoon.  If you only want to attend to do your Brotherhood conversion, register as Amangamek-Wipit Member/Brotherhood Candidate.  Please note that there is no fee (and no meals) if you are just doing your Brotherhood. Candidates must arrive by 2:00 pm for the talk and walk.  The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 pm.

Additional Documents: 
See sidebar for the documents

Bring the following documents to the ordeal:
- BSA Health & Medical Record Form required for all lodge/chapter events. Forms will be available for pickup from the health officer at the end of the event.  Any forms not picked up will be shredded.  All Order of the Arrow members/candidates who attend the Ordeal MUST complete the current medical form.  (It is the first one on this page; it is used for activities of less than 72 hours. This does not require a doctor’s signature).

For Youth under 21:  All medications need to be in the original containers with the Scouts' name, dosage requirements (containers will be returned), and with the correct amount of Medication for the weekend. This includes over the counter drugs with a signed note from Parent/Guardian with dosage and instructions on the time to be taken. All medications shall be self-administered unless specifically requested by the parent(s) or legal guardian to have the medical staff administer the medications.  If you use an inhaler or EpiPen, please bring a second one (Scout will carry one and the health center will hold the second.)

- BRING THE COMPLETED HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORD FORM WITH A PHOTOCOPY OF BOTH SIDES OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD TO THE ORDEAL, IF THE FAMILY DOES NOT HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE STATE "NONE".

IMPORTANT NOTICE
If you arrive without your required health records you will not be allowed to participate in the ordeal and will not receive a refund.