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OA 2025 Ordeal

Event Details

Event Check-in begins at 6 p.m. Friday. Check-out at Noon on Sunday

[Up to two family members or friends are invited to join us for a congratulatory breakfast on Sunday at 9am]

Congratulations on your election as a candidate for membership in the Order of the Arrow and Nisqually Lodge #155! Your election is only the first step on your journey in the Order of the Arrow. To receive membership rights, you must now undergo the Ordeal. You can choose between Winter [March], Spring [June] or Summer [August] Ordeal.

The cost your Ordeal is $60 and includes:

  • Saturday and Sunday food
  • Your OA sash
  • Lodge flap
  • Pocket emblem/ribbon
  • OA handbook
  • and annual dues.

Please arrive at Camp Thunderbird Friday afternoon between the hours of 6 pm and 8 pm. Dinner will not be served Friday night, so please eat before you arrive. Activities will begin at 8 pm sharp so please do not be late. The Ordeal weekend officially concludes Sunday morning at 10 am. Parents should plan on picking up their Scouts around noon, but up to two family members or friends invited to join us for a congratulatory breakfast at 9am.

Scouts should bring:

  • A complete Scout uniform
  • Sleeping bag
  • Ground cloth/ tarp
  • Rain gear, toiletries
  • Change of clean clothes
  • Heavy footwear (boots)
  • Work pants
  • Work shirt
  • Old jacket
  • Work gloves
  • Flashlight
  • Water bottle
  • Watch.

There will be a Trading Post with Order of the Arrow Nisqually Lodge tshirts, hats, patches, etc. These items are not available in the Scout Store and only available at Order of the Arrow events.

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All Current Members: Come demonstrate leadership in cheerful service to others at the Winter, Spring, and/or Summer Ordeal. Join a work party, serve as an elangomat, or just come and help out wherever you are needed. If you would like to serve in a specific capacity, please contact your Chapter Chief. We hope you will join us at the Winter, Spring, and/or Summer Ordeal. Many hands make light work!

Ordeal Members! Are you ready for the next step of your journey? Ordeal members who have served their units for at least 6 months and who are ready to meet the Challenges of Brotherhood membership have the opportunity to advance to Brotherhood Honor membership at this Ordeal. Check the box in your Registration Form if you are eligible and ready to take the next step! For more information, talk to your Chapter Chief or Chapter Adviser.

The Trading Post will be there as usual with Lodge Patches & Merch, Snacks, and other miscellaneous Scout themed items!

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Contact
When & Where
Spring Ordeal
Camp Thunderbird
Friday 06-06-2025 6:00 PM PT to
Sunday 06-08-2025 12:00 PM PT
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Summer Ordeal
Camp Thunderbird
Friday 08-08-2025 6:00 PM PT to
Sunday 08-10-2025 12:00 PM PT
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Winter Ordeal
Camp Thunderbird
Friday 03-21-2025 6:00 PM PT to
Sunday 03-23-2025 12:00 PM PT Past
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