August Induction Weekend Candidate
As part of the registration, you will be asked for your BSA Membership Number. You must be a currently-active registered member of BSA in order to be a member of the Lodge. Your ID number is available on your BSA Membership card. If you can't find your card, you can get your ID number from scoutbook, call your Scoutmaster, or call your chapter adviser.
Candidates
What is an induction weekend?
Inductions in the Order of the Arrow are at the heart of our Brotherhood. The Induction adventure begins with the election of a Scout by the members of their unit, continues with the Ordeal during the Induction weekend. The experiences and ceremonies that accompany the Induction process are grounded in the purpose and mission of the Order of the Arrow and are designed to support and enhance the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.
Here are the pertinent details:
Arrive on Friday, between 5pm and 7pm at the Crab (Administrative Building), eat before arriving at Camp
Depart on Sunday, at 10am from the Camp Stahlman parking lot
What do I need to bring?
Completed and signed BSA Medical Form, Parts A&B
A pack to carry all your personal equipment
For the June Induction Weekend only, candidates will NOT need a tent or hammock
For the August Induction Weekend only, candidates WILL need a tent or hammock
Class A uniform (no merit badge sash)
Sleeping Bag & ground cloth (such as a tarp)
Toiletry items such as soap, towel, etc.
Rain gear
Work clothing you don’t mind getting dirty
A pair of work gloves
A pocket knife
A full, Nalgene-like water bottle
Cash for the Trading Post, as desired
A good Scout attitude
What should I not bring?
Any food or drinks (other than water)
Radios, TVs, sheath knives, hunting knives, or computers
Garbage bags or totes to carry items
Items that violate BSA policies
Valuables that you do not want lost/broken
Friday 08-09-2024 5:00 PM CT to
Sunday 08-11-2024 10:00 AM CT Past