2025 Fall OA Service and Induction

Candidates and members, we are inviting you to join us for our Fall Service and Induction, September 26-28
Check-in between 6pm-8pm Friday night (please eat before you arrive - dinner is not provided Friday night)
BSA Medical forms A and B are required for everyone in attendance!!!
The event runs until 9am Sunday.
Please see below for information specific to your registration type:
• ORDEAL CANDIDATES:
Congratulations on your election into our Order!
What to pack...
Class B/work-appropriate clothes
Bed Roll (ground cloth/sleeping pad, sleeping bag, tarp)
Flashlight/headlamp
Weather-appropriate gear (don't get caught out in the rain and/or cold - BE PREPARED)
Small Day Pack with:
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Work Gloves
Bug Spray (if appropriate)
Pack separately for Saturday Evening/Sunday
Tent
Full Class ‘A’ Uniform (without merit badge sash)
Change of clothes
Money for lodge trading post items (optional)
• BROTHERHOOD CANDIDATES
Bring with you:
Your OA Handbook
Pocket knife
Class B/work-appropriate clothes
Also, work on memorizing the Obligation, Song of the Order, the Admonition, the OA handclasp, and the sign of Ordeal membership. (All of this can be found in your handbook.)
See below for what else to bring.
• CURRENT MEMBERS (youth and adult)
Thank you for supporting Ordeal! We have planned an outstanding weekend of fellowship and service for you to enjoy. We hope it allows you to make new friendships, cement old ones, and reflect on your commitment to a life of servant leadership.
Please be current on your annual dues
Meals will be provided, but feel free to bring snacks. Bring whatever equipment you wish to keep yourself comfortable, warm, and dry. Also bring cards, board games, etc, for the Friday and Saturday night fellowships. If you collect patches, bring them for show or trading with your friends!
Cowles Scout Reservation
Friday 09-26-2025 7:00 PM PT to
Sunday 09-28-2025 10:00 AM PT