Registration for the Western Shore Fall Ordeal 2025

Date: Friday, November 14 – November 16, 2025

Where:  Lions Camp Merrick - 3650 Rick Hamilton Pl, Nanjemoy, MD 20662

Questions? Contact:  Western Shore Chapter Adviser:  Blaine Caracter – westernshorechapter@wipit470.org

Registration:

• All registrations must be completed online
• Gather this information before starting your registration
  • Scouting America ID #
  • OA Chapter
  • Name, Address, Email (one that is read), Phones
  • Allergies/medical/dietary restrictions
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Brotherhood Conversion

Registration closes: Thursday, November 13,  11:59 pm

Check-In Time: Friday 6:00-8:00 pm

Check Out Time: Sunday at 11:00 am

PLEASE NOTE THAT DINNER IS NOT PROVIDED ON FRIDAY!!

Notice to Elangomats: As an Elangomat, you agree to volunteer to lead candidates during the entire Ordeal Weekend.  If you are interested in being an Elangomat for Ordeal Candidates, please contact Blaine Caracter, Western Shore Chapter Adviser, westernshorechapter@wipit470.org .

Notice all Order of the Arrow members:  All active OA members are encouraged to register.  An active Order of the Arrow member, is currently registered with BSA and has paid 2025 Lodge dues.   If you need to pay your 2025 OA dues, please use this link:  https://scoutingevent.com/082-90997.

Ordeal Candidate Weekend Gear

These items should be packed in a separate bag from the rest of your gear and be able to be easily carried:

• Sleeping bag
• Water bottle
• Waterproof ground cloth/sheet {8x10 tarp}
• Insect repellent & Sunscreen

Your remaining gear should include the following:

• Complete Boy Scout uniform (shirt, pants, belt, socks, neckerchief, & hat)
• Work clothes, work gloves, and hat (some work projects will involve work that will potentially soil your clothing; so be sure to bring work clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or paint on. As there is a possibility you may encounter poison ivy, please consider wearing a long-sleeved shirt and long pants for your work clothing, and bring a change of work clothing in a plastic bag should you need to change during the day.)
• Personal grooming supplies
• Jacket/windbreaker
• Multiple pairs of socks
• Change(s) of underwear
• Rain gear (a scout is prepared)
• Tent
• Sturdy boots or work shoes
• Flashlight
• OA Sash (current members)

REMEMBER: All clothing should be appropriate for the outdoors and time of year. Remember you should pack for the season; be prepared!

DO NOT BRING: radios, CD player, or other electronic equipment. You may be asked to check-in your cell phone or to lock it in your car.

DO NOT BRING: any snacks or food items.

BSA Health & Medical Record Form required for all lodge/chapter events.  All Order of the Arrow members/candidates who attend the Ordeal MUST complete the medical form.  (It is the first one on this page; it is used for activities of less than 72 hours and does not require a doctor’s signature.) 

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.