Washington, DC Chapter Virtual Spring Ordeal

April 23-24, 2021

Where: At home

Questions? Contact: Mr. Jai Evans, jai.a.evans@gmail.com, 202-277-1550

Registration:  All registrations must be completed online.  Gather the following information before starting your registration:
 - OALM# (not required for Ordeal candidates), BSA ID#, and allergies/medical/dietary restrictions.

Registration closes: April 22 at 12:00 noon

Start Time: Friday, April 23 at 7:00 pm

End Time: Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 pm

Elangomats: Members that are interested in being an Elangomat for the Ordeal candidates need to contact Mr. Evans 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.

Even though we won’t be meeting in-person, all candidates will still need to prepare for a camping experience they will conduct at home. Please prepare with a suggested gear list below.

Ordeal Weekend Gear:
Masks (multiple) 
Personal size hand sanitizer
Waterproof ground cloth/sheet (tarp)
Sleeping bag
Water bottle
Waterproof ground cloth/sheet
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)
Flashlight with extra batteries
Sturdy boots or work shoes
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.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds for events with fees of $25.00 and over may be granted (less 15% handling fee) for the following reasons: sickness (with physician's statement), relocation, or death in the family.  If the event fees are under $25.00 per person, there will be no refunds and the fees cannot be credited toward another event.  Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Chapter Adviser and acknowledged.

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