Francis Scott Key Chapter Spring Ordeal

April 28 – 30, 2023

Where: Camp Misty Mount, Catoctin Mountain Park, 14799 Park Central Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788

Questions? Chris Frome, 240-394-2625, laxchris77@gmail.com

Arrival Times: Staff ~4:00 PM, Members 6:00 PM, Candidates 6:30-8:00 PM

Start Time for Ordeal Candidates: Ceremonies start promptly at 8:00 PM Friday evening

End Time: Sunday at 11:00 AM

All attendees MUST bring their BSA Medical Forms (parts A and B) including an attached copy of their health insurance card.

Elangomats: Members that are interested in being an Elangomat for the Ordeal candidates need to contact francisscottkeychapter@wipit470.org  prior to registering.

Notice to Ordeal Candidates:  All ordeal candidates that have been elected during the election period should have received an invitation to attend the upcoming ordeal.  If you are not a member of the Francis Scott Key Chapter, please contact Mr. Frome or your chapter adviser before registering.  If you are not sure if you were elected, contact francisscottkeychapter@wipit470.org.

Brotherhood: current eligible Ordeal members are encouraged to stand for Brotherhood during the weekend. You must arrive by 3 PM on Saturday to participate. You can register as a full weekend participant or Saturday day-only participant. If you can ONLY come for Brotherhood ceremony, you don’t need to register but please email Adviser Pender so we’re prepared for your participation.

Ordeal Weekend Gear:

• Waterproof ground cloth/sheet (tarp) (candidates/elangomats)
• Sleeping bag
• Water bottle
• 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; To avoid poison ivy, please consider long-sleeve shirts and long pants)
• Masks (as desired)
• Personal size hand sanitizer
• Pillow
• Jacket/windbreaker
• Multiple pairs of socks
• Change(s) of underwear
• Rain gear (a scout is prepared)
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Sturdy boots or work shoes
• OA Sash (current members)

NOTE: A tent is not required at Camp Misty Mount as we will be using the Cabins.

REMEMBER: All clothing should be appropriate for the outdoors and time of year. Remember you should pack for the season; be prepared! Temperatures in the mountains will be lower than Frederick so plan accordingly.