Order of the Arrow Ordeal
Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp
December 6 - 8, 2024

Congratulations! You have been selected as a candidate for the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, and your journey in the Order of the Arrow has just begun. To take your Ordeal and become a member of our Order, you must complete this registration process.

You are advised to read this entire document before moving to the online registration.

Registration closes on December 2 at 11:00 p.m.
- No late additions and no walk-ins -

EVENT INFORMATION

This event begins on Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. and concludes on Sunday, December 8, at 10:00 a.m. (approx.).

You should make plans to arrive before 9:00 p.m. on Friday and stay until Sunday morning. If you are unable to commit to this timeframe, please consider attending on a different weekend. Calendar of events available at www.miki.org.

The Ordeal takes place at Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp, 11217 FM 2970, Athens, Texas 75751.

REGISTRATION
You will not be able to complete your registration until all required fields are completed. Double check and triple check all your entries. You are responsible for the information you supply. We use the email address, your home address, and the phone numbers you supply as a method of communicating with you. Be sure they are correct.

There is a 3% fee added to all scouting events processed through this registration site.

Deadline to complete your registration is Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. Late additions/substitions or walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

REQUIRED FORMS 

Candidates and Staff MUST turn in required forms at check in. Mikanakawa Lodge reserves the right to not permit any Candidate or Member to attend and participate. 

Parts A & B of the current BSA Medical Form. Part C is not required, but we must have the medical history, medications taken and emergency contact information on Parts A & B. Minors must have a parent or guardian’s signature. No one is allowed to remain in camp without this form on file with our Admin Team. The BSA medical form is not attached to this message, but the current version of the form can be found at this link (https://tinyurl.com/rea5c2z5).

PLEASE BRING THESE FORMS ALREADY COMPLETED, PRINTED, AND SIGNED. WE CANNOT ACCEPT IMAGES OF FORMS ON YOUR PHONE AND WE DO NOT HAVE A WAY FOR CANDIDATES OR STAFF TO PRINT FORMS ON SITE.

ARRIVAL AT CAMP

General Staff check-in will begin at 6:00 p.m on Friday. Unless you are one of the key Ordeal Leads or Advisers, please do not arrive at check-in before 6:00 pm. 

Candidate check-in will begin at 7:30 p.m on Friday. Candidates should NOT arrive at check-in before 7:30 p.m. 

Check-in will close at 9:00 p.m. If you cannot arrive at Camp by 9:00 p.m on Friday, do not drive to camp.

All Candidates must arrive on Friday night in order to participate in the Ordeal.

Staff may arrive on Saturday, and staff check-in will reopen on Saturday morning.   

All checked-in Candidates and Staff will be given direction on where to go to wait for additional instructions or begin Staff duties.

During check-in it is your repsonsibility to notify the admin team if you have a temporary medical concern that is not listed on your medical form in order to recieve a special wristband. This will allow our staff to support you as required.

WEATHER, SAFETY, DIETARY

Please dress and pack appropriately for the weather. 

Hydration is very important to avoid heat-related sickness! Just because you do not feel thirsty, does not mean that you are not dehydrated. All Candidates and Staff must have a water bottle at all times and all service sites will be kept stocked with drinking water. We will take regular water and rest breaks. Sunscreen and hats are also very important.  

If you have any special dietary needs due to medical or religious reasons, please contact the OA Bistro at bistro@miki.org. They will help make sure the Bistro Staff is aware of special needs. It is a good idea to email them even if you listed restrictions on your reservation.

TIMING

Managing lots of people takes a lot of planning and time. We ask that Candidates arrive on time and prepared on Friday night. Please wear work clothes and hiking appropriate shoes. 

The planned release time is Sunday at 10:00 am. Candidates must be present for the entire program. If a Candidate needs to leave early due to religious obligations, they must obtain prior-approval from the inductions team at inductions@miki.org and/or adv.inductions@miki.org prior to arriving for the event. Additionally, those leaving early must check out in person with a member of the Admin team. 

THE EXPERIENCE

Exciting opportunities for service and leadership await new members after the Ordeal. Once candidates have completed their Ordeal, our new members will have the opportunity to take part in all Order of the Arrow activities, Order of the Arrow High Adventures, leadership roles, and opportunities for community service. Being a youth led organization allows for many opportunities to learn and serve in leadership roles.

PACKING LIST

• Hiking backpack or other equivalent pack
• Sturdy shoes/hiking boots
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Bring a hat
• Field (Class A) Uniform
• Work clothes & gloves
• Sunscreen/toiletries
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad (Thermarest, ridge rest, etc.  No air mattresses, no cots)
• A sturdy, waterproof ground cloth, at least 5’ x 7’ (cannot share)
• Full water bottle (or two) 
• Pocket knife
• Tent (do not plan on sharing. Adults and youth cannot share either)
• Money for the Lodge Trading Post and Snack Shack
• Any medication you need on a regular basis

What not to bring:

• Electronic devices (Switches, gaming devices, other media devices)
• Any food or candy (unless for pre-approved dietary reasons)

If you have questions, you can reach out to the induction team at inductions@miki.org or the administrative team at admin@miki.org and visit the Lodge website www.miki.org