ORDER OF ARROW | SEBOONEY OKASUCCA LODGE 

SPRING ORDEAL WEEKEND

ORDEAL CANDIDATES

The registration fee includes the cost of the Ordeal, current year lodge dues, lodge patch, OA sash, OA handbook, and meals. 

Candidates will need to arrive at the Ordeal in their field uniform (Scout uniform) with the following equipment and prepared to spend the first night under the stars:

Cell phones: One of the challenges of the Ordeal is to participate in contemplative silence. Cell phones need to be turned off and stored in your backpack for the event.

Health and Safety: Work clothes, consisting of long sleeve shirts, long pants, boots, gloves, and a hat, are required for participation in the service projects. Service projects will include brush clearing and camp clean-up (and may include painting).  Water will be supplied at all work locations.

Poison Ivy: Several locations have poison ivy or thorns. Candidates should wash their hands frequently.

Meals: Candidates should eat a hearty meal before arriving at the Ordeal. A meal will not be served Friday night. Candidates should not bring food unless it is part of a medically prescribed diet detailed on the medical form. Special foods and medications will be turned over to the Ordeal adviser for distribution. Please notify the kitchen staff by email about required medication, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions before the Ordeal.

BROTHERHOOD CANDIDATES

The registration fee includes the cost of the Ordeal, lodge flap (patch), OA sash, OA handbook, and meals. 

After six months of service as an Ordeal member and after fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Candidates will complete a Brotherhood Hike and Ceremony.

Candidates will need to arrive at the Ordeal in their field uniform (Scout uniform) with the following equipment:

Cell Phones: Scouts can bring their phones, we ask them to not have them out during the workday. They should be put on silent and stored in their backpack or in their pocket. They should not be out around the Ordeal candidates.

Health and Safety: Work clothes, consisting of long sleeve shirts, long pants, boots, gloves, and a hat, are required for participation in the service projects. Service projects will include brush clearing and camp clean-up (and may include painting).

Poison Ivy: Several locations have poison ivy or thorns. Candidates should wash their hands frequently.

Meals: Candidates should eat a hearty meal before arriving at the Brotherhood. A meal will not be served Friday night. Candidates should not bring food unless it is part of a medically prescribed diet detailed on the medical form. Special foods and medications will be turned over to the Ordeal adviser for distribution. Please notify the kitchen staff by email about required medication, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions before the Ordeal.

MEMBERS 

The registration fee includes the cost of the meals.

Cell Phones: Scouts can bring their phones, we ask them to not have them out during the workday. They should be put on silent and stored in their backpack or in their pocket. They should not be out around the Ordeal candidates.

Health and Safety: Work clothes, consisting of long sleeve shirts, long pants, boots, gloves, and a hat, are required for participation in the service projects. Service projects will include brush clearing and camp clean-up (and may include painting).

Poison Ivy: Several locations have poison ivy or thorns. Candidates should wash their hands frequently.

Meals: Candidates should eat a hearty meal before arriving at the Brotherhood. A meal will not be served Friday night. Candidates should not bring food unless it is part of a medically prescribed diet detailed on the medical form. Special foods and medications will be turned over to the Ordeal adviser for distribution. Please notify the kitchen staff by email about required medication, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions before the Ordeal.