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 in the email so she is 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 2026. 

Food provided: 

• Pizza
• Ice cream
• Soft drinks

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

Note: 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 Connor C at OAlodge40Chief@gmail.com or Lodge Adviser Steve Rossbach at OALodge40@gmail.com.

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