The Order of the Arrow Lodge Induction Experience will be held on October 2-4, 2026 at Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL.

This event is for current lodge members to experience the new Lodge Induction Experience. REGISTRATION for this event will CLOSE on Monday, September 28th at 11:55 PM. No Walk-ins are allowed due to preparation & supplies for this event. Thank you!

DUES: Please note - 2026 Lodge Dues must be paid in full to participate in the Fellowship weekend. $20 Dues and the $100 Polaris Event Pass are paid through your OA LodgeMaster Portal. If you have not received a Portal invitation, reach out to our LodgeMaster Admin Mr. Treacy at ctreacy_99@yahoo.com. 

NOTE: This Event is limited to 80 Lowaneu Allanque members, and 15 Lodge members from other lodges with permission from their lodge.

For ALL Members!

ALL attendees including adults, youth, & Staff need to fill out and bring a copy of your signed BSA Health Form parts A&B in order to attend. These need to be collected at check-in. 

Friday Check-in opens at 6pm in the Lodge. Please check in FIRST to get your wrist band, and turn in your health form, before setting up your tent.

• Sunday Check-out is after breakfast.
• Bring Field uniform and sash.
• The OA trading post will be available! (Bring spending money)

Lowaneu Allanque Lodge wants to make sure that all members can participate in a safe manner.  Registration, member meals, and Saturday night dinner for all will be in the lodge and is easily accessible for any that may have mobility concerns.  The ceremonies will take place on the grounds of Camp Big Timber.  Accommodations can be made for any with difficulties in traveling during the Induction or to the ceremony site.  At no time will any Scout be left alone during the Induction.  Please note on your registration any: dietary restrictions, dietary hardships that may take place when completing the Induction Experience, or restrictions on physical activity that may affect work assignments during the Experience.  We will try our best to make any needed accommodations. We hope that you enjoy your time with us during this weekend. 

-Yours in Service, 

Aidan Joschko, Lodge Chief