Brotherhood Lock-In 

Fun and Fellowship for All Members

Join us for an overnight Lock-In filled with games, food, and fun. And, if you are an Ordeal member for at least 6 months, you can earn your Brotherhood!

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.

Cost: 

• Attendee Only: $10 (Pizza, Ice Cream, Drinks)
• Brotherhood Induction: Add $25 for the Brotherhood Fee, so $35 total
  • To earn your Brotherhood, you must have your dues paid for 2024. You can pay dues at OA Dues 2025.

Food Provided: 

• Pizza
• Icecream
• Soft Drinks

Times: 5:00 PM Saturday to 9:30 AM Sunday 

Ordeal members wishing to earn their Brotherhood should arrive before 7 PM. 

What to Bring:

• Mess Kit
• Sleeping Pad
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Change of clothes
• Field Uniform - wear for the Brotherhood Ceremony
• Sash - wear for the Brotherhood Ceremony
• Activity Uniform (Scout related T-shirt)
• Video Game Console - optional
• Video Games - optional
• Board Games - optional
• Monitor - optional (We have several TVs already that we will be using)
• Extension cord - optional
• Power Strip - optional
• Movies - optional (please make sure these are appropriate for the audience)
• Cards and Card Games
• BSA Medical Form - Parts A & B 

Schedule:

Saturday
5:00 PM - Arrival and fun begins
7:15 PM - Brotherhood candidates break-out
7:45 PM - Brotherhood Hike
8:00 PM - Brotherhood Ceremony

Sunday
12:00 AM - Quiet time to allow those that wish to sleep to do so
7:30 AM - Wake-up
7:45 AM - Clean Up
9:00 AM - Depart

Can I Attend If I Am Not a Member of the OA

Yes as long as the following criteria is met.

• If you are a youth under 18 and registered in the Scouts BSA or Venturing programs, you may attend even if you are not an OA member yet.
• If you are a Youth+ (18-20 years old) and not an OA Member, you must be registered in the Scouts BSA (as an adult) or Venturing (youth) program and have a valid Youth Protection certification (taken within 2 years of the event).
• If you are an adult (21+), you must be registered as an adult leader in the BSA and have a valid Youth Protection certification (taken within 2 years of the event).

More Information:

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

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