Check Out Time: Sunday at 9:30 – 10:30 am

PLEASE NOTE THAT DINNER IS NOT PROVIDED ON FRIDAY. Eat before you arrive.

Notice to Elangomats: As an Elangomat, you agree to volunteer to lead candidates during the entire Ordeal Weekend. 

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 2024 Lodge dues.  If your dues are not current, you can pay them online: wipit470.org/dues

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 may 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 players, or other electronic equipment.

DO NOT BRING: any snacks or food items.

Additional Documents: See sidebar for two documents - BSA Health and Medical Form and Code of Conduct form.

A BSA Health & Medical Record Form is 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