Amangamek-Wipit Lodge Ceremonies Workshop

At Camp Snyder - Carroll’s Cottage 

February 28 - March 2, 2025

The Lodge Ceremonies Workshop is an opportunity for new (want-to-be) ceremonialists and experienced ceremonialists to come and hone their skills to deliver quality Pre-Ordeal and Ordeal ceremonies that will impact and inspire Arrowmen in the ways of the Order of the Arrow.

Ceremonialists will have an opportunity to practice with Arrowmen and perform practice ceremonies.

You will have an opportunity to learn more about the indigenous people, Eastern Woodlands Indians, that live within the National Capital Area Council. 

Arrowmen that are interested in supporting ceremonies are encouraged to participate. If you are or want to be an Arrowmen who prepares the ceremony site, supports the ceremony and/or provides post-ceremony support, this will be an opportunity to exchange ideas to provide a better ceremonial environment for candidates to experience their ceremonies. We may also be spending some time with some potential improvements to our current and potentially future ceremony sites.

Good food and OA fellowship will also be part of the program. Arrowmen are encouraged to bring their “traders” and do some patch trading!!

We will utilize Carroll’s Cottage and one Cabin for this event. There are limited beds/cots available. If you wish to sleep indoors and guarantee yourself a comfortable sleeping spot – bring a camp cot or air mattress. If you prefer tent camping, you may utilize the field close to the shower house.

We encourage all participants to download and bring a printed copy of the Pre-Ordeal/Ordeal ceremony, available at: https://oa-bsa.org/resources/inductions/ceremony-texts. The Ordeal Ceremony document is password protected, if you need assistance, reach out to ceremonies@wipit470.org.

Reading the Pre-Ordeal/Ordeal from your phone is NOT desired - please bring a “Hard Copy”!

Arrowmen interested in providing support for this event should also register. (Kitchen and Dining Room staff)

Registration 

This event is open to all members of Amangamek-Wipit Lodge

All registrations must be completed online

Gather this information before starting your registration: OA member #, BSA ID # and OA chapter (your district),

Cost

$40 through February 28th

Note: This Lodge event is not part of the Passport Program.

What to Bring

• Tent 
• Cot/Air Matress
• Sleeping bag
• Scout uniform
• OA sash
• Work clothes and gloves - Encourage for Ceremonies Support Specialists
• Flashlight
• Rain gear
• Water bottle with your name on it
• Other personal camping gear appropriate for the weather

Medications - All Scouts and Scouters are responsible for their own medications. No medications will be collected by event staff.

Health Form - Download and complete the form for “All Scouting Events.” If you do not provide a completed medical form at check-in, you will not be permitted to stay at this event.

All meals will be in Carroll’s Cottage, so there is no need for a mess kit

If you need accommodations due to a medical condition that requires individual accommodations, please contact ceremonies@wipit470.org.

If you have any questions, feel free to email ceremonies@wipit470.org 

If paying with a credit card, 3% credit card fees will be charged to the credit card user.

I Acknowledge that I will abide by the Lodge Code of Conduct - Available under Attachments on the right side