2025 Fairfax Area Spring Ordeal

Fairfax Area Ordeal
Where: Camp Big Mac - 12647 Moss Hollow Rd, Markham, VA 22643
Check-in time for Ordeal candidates: Friday, May 2 at 6:00 PM
Check out time for Ordeal candidates: Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 AM
Registration Details:
All registrations must be completed online no later than April 30 by 11:59 PM
You will need to provide your BSA Membership ID (the 9-digit number on your registration card--also available from your unit), as well as information about medical issues and dietary restrictions, including allergies.
Cost:
Ordeal Candidate $70 (includes food for the weekend, as well as the Order of the Arrow Sash, Handbook, Lodge Pocket Flap Patch, and annual dues)
Lodge Members (Full Weekend) $37
Lodge Members (Saturday Only) $30
Fest Only $25
Elangomat $35
What to bring:
-BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A and B), as well as a copy of their health insurance card.
-Lodge Code of Conduct form. (See "Attachments" to the right)
All attendees should eat dinner on Friday before arriving--there will be no dinner served on Friday.
All attendees should arrive in uniform.
Please take note of the weather forecast and bring appropriate clothing. Layers are always a good idea.
As always, Be Prepared.
Ordeal Candidates should pack their gear in two bags:
Day Pack or Small Duffle:
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Waterproof groundsheet
- Rain jacket
- Flashlight
- Water bottle
- Insect repellent
- Wear sturdy boots as you may hike some distance on Friday night
Second Gear Bag:
- Tent (Candidates and Members may share tents consistent with Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse)
- Work clothes, including work gloves. (To avoid poison ivy, consider long-sleeve shirts and long pants)
- Change of clothes
- Rain gear
- Towel/grooming supplies
- Sunscreen
- Jacket/Fleece
Questions? Contact: Vincent Kiernan Area Adviser - fairfaxarea@wipit470.org - 703-507-0234
Camp Big Mac
Friday 05-02-2025 6:00 PM ET to
Sunday 05-04-2025 8:00 AM ET Past