Join us September 13 - 15 for Food, Fun, Service, and Inductions at our OA Fall Conclave at Camp Crown

A Conclave is an event for our OA members and anyone in the Scouting community to get together at one of our camps for a weekend of Order of the Arrow themed activities. Any member of Scouting may attend the weekend and join in the fellowship, meals, service, and fun activities; OA members additionally may attend the Pre-Ordeal, Ordeal, and Brotherhood (must be at least Brotherhood) Ceremonies. 

NORTHEAST ILLINOIS COUNCIL UNITS: Use the Autofill button next to each participant spot to add names. If a name is not listed, use the Update Information button instead. Contact your Unit Leader if they should be on our list to ensure the participant is properly registered; include Debi Geiger or Sam Dummer in the email so they are informed of their BSA status.

Weekend Schedule

Friday

6:00 PM - OA Leadership arrives
7:00 PM - Members arrive
8:00 PM - Ordeal Candidates arrive
9:00 PM - The Ordeal Induction begins with the Pre-Ordeal Ceremony (Start time subject to change but will be after 9 PM)

Saturday

7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Work Projects
12:00 PM - Lunch
12:45 PM - Work Projects Resume
3:45 PM - Work Projects End, Ordeal Candidates stop work, clean up
4:00 PM - Open Program:   Climbing Wall, Archery, Pellet Guns?, Pump Track, 9-Square
5:45 PM - Dinner
6:30 PM - Ordeal Candidates attend Aim High Orientation
7:00 PM - Fellowship Activities
8:00 PM - Brotherhood Hike Begins, Field Uniforms
8:30 PM - Brotherhood Ceremony
9:30 PM - Ordeal Ceremony, Field Uniforms
10:00 PM - Crackerbarrel and Fellowship

Sunday

7:00 AM - Breakfast
7:30 AM - Clean Up
8:30 AM - Leave Camp

Ordeal Inductions

If you are a candidate for the Order of the Arrow and have been elected (youth under 21) or selected (Adults over 21) in 2023 or 2024, this is one of your chances in 2024 to complete your induction by completing the Ordeal. To register, please select the Ordeal registration option. This is the only fee you need to pay for the weekend. Ordeal fees include the following: registration in the Lodge for 2024, your sash, your meals, a Lodge flap, an Order of the Arrow Handbook. You should also make sure you bring the following. 

Ground cloth or tarp to sleep on the ground

• Sleeping pad
• Sleeping bag
• Mess Kit
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Refillable water bottle
• Rain gear
• Field Uniform (aka Class A) - wear this Friday night and change into Saturday after work projects
• Work clothes - be sure they are clothes you don't mind getting paint on as some projects are painting
• Work gloves
• Bug Spray
• Sun Screen
• BSA Medical Form Parts A and B
• Medicine (if applicable)

Ordeal Candidate Information

Please see our Ordeal Candidate Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Brotherhood Inductions

Members who have been Ordeal members for at least 6 months and wish to complete their Brotherhood membership should register as regular attendees and check the box that indicates they wish to complete Brotherhood. The following details the Brotherhood Induction process and you will need to prepare a little in advance.

• Have been an Ordeal Member for at least 6 Months
• Be currently registered in the Lodge by paying your 2024 dues
• A fee of $25 for Brotherhood will apply. Please check the box on your registration form. 
• Complete the 5 requirements as outlined in Brotherhood Letter and Study Guide (Document to be sent out prior to the event, check your emails).
• Complete the Brotherhood Hike and Ceremony

All Attendees - Be Prepared

Bring the following for this event. 

• Mess Kit
• Work clothes - we often have painting projects so be sure to bring clothes you don't mind getting paint on including outerwear to stay warm or dry
• Work gloves
• BSA Medical Form Parts A and B
• Water Bottle
• Rain Gear
• Tents
• Sleeping Bag
• Field Uniform (aka Class A)

Work Projects

As Camp Crown is home to many of our Outdoor Adventures, we will be working on the equipment and facilities for these adventures to prepare them for use and the winter. We will also complete projects for the maintenance and beautification of Camp Crown. Specific projects may be sent or posted in advance of the Fall Conclave. If you have specific skills, you can check the list to determine if you should bring any tools. 

More Information

If you have questions, please contact Lodge Chief Alex Schaapveld at OAlodge40Chief@gmail.com or Lodge Adviser Steve Rossbach at OALodge40@gmail.com. 

If you miss the registration deadline, contact Steve Rossbach at OALodge40@gmail.com to see if it is still possible to attend.  An additional fee may be required.

*A 3% Processing Fee will be assessed for all online Credit Card payments. **A 0.5% Processing Fee will be assessed for all online e-Check payments. *** Checks sent or brought to 850 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 will not be assessed this Processing Fee. Make sure the Memo line mentions your registration number.