OA Lock-In

Date: Jan 9th and 10th

Location: Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown, NY

Starts at 8 PM and runs until 6 AM. Scouts and Leaders can take advantage of the Clark Gym facilities, including the pool, basketball court, bowling alley, climbing wall, and more. Register early before the event sells out. Feel free to bring a sleeping bag.

What to wear:
Non-marking sneakers and Scout-appropriate clothing.

This is also a great time to pay your OA dues. See our two options for 2026. New this year, we are offering an annual pass called Bear Pass—see details below.

Annual Lodge Dues:

Lodge dues are $20/year. Lodge dues cover the costs of registration and insurance with Scouting America. Lodge dues also help to cover Lodge expenses for materials and supplies. Dues are good for one calendar year, January to December. To be an active Lodge member you must be current with your Lodge Dues. If you are not sure if your Dues are current, you can check your status in the OA App on your smartphone or on the OA Member Portal https://portal.oa-scouting.org or you can contact your Lodge Adviser at adviser@oalodge34.org

Lodge Annual Pass:

The NEW Lodge Annual Pass (Bear Pass) is a way for active members to save money by pre-paying for our Lodge Events! Bear Pass includes your Annual Dues $20, Winter Lock-In $40, Spring Induction $20, Bear-B-Que $15, Fall Induction $20, Octobearfest $40, and any other local Lodge activities. Bear Pass costs $125, it can save you $30! Questions about the new Bear Pass can be sent to adviser@oalodge34.org