OA SPRING INDUCTION WEEKEND at Fort Steuben
May 8-10, 2026

Fort Steuben Scout Reservation

Calling all new Order of the Arrow candidates and current Ordeal members eligible for Brotherhood!  This weekend will offer the induction for those who were recently elected and called-out, and an opportunity for current Ordeal members to go through the Brotherhood conversion. The weekend will consist of two nights, Friday through Sunday.  Completion of an induction weekend is required for membership in the Order of the Arrow.

If you are going through your Brotherhood Induction, there will also be a Saturday-only registration option.

Who: 

• New youth and adult candidates resulting from a unit election or adult nomination eligible for Ordeal membership
• Ordeal members eligible for conversion to Brotherhood membership.  This includes any Ordeal member that went through Ordeal in 2024 or before.
• All other adult and youth lodge members to serve as volunteers, support, and fellowship with new candidates and Brotherhoods

Registration Closes:  Friday, May 1

Fees: 

• New Induction Candidates: 
  • $50 if paid by April 10, $60 after April 10
  • includes your 2025 Lodge dues, Ordeal sash, flap, OA Handbook and food

• Brotherhood Candidates weekend event:  
  • $30 if paid by April 10, $40 after April 10
  • includes Brotherhood sash and food
• Brotherhood Candidates Saturday-only:  
  • $25 if paid by April 10, $35 if paid after April 10
  • includes Brotherhood sash and food
  • please arrive by 8:00 AM on Saturday
• Current OA Members:  $25 if paid by April 10, $35 after April 10
• Current OA Members Saturday-only:  $15 if paid by April 10, $25 if paid after April 10

Check-in/Check-out:

• Friday check-in will be:
  • 5:30 PM for Health Officer/Adults in charge of weekend
  • 6-7 PM for current OA members
  • 7 PM for induction candidates
• Everyone must check-in with the Health Officer.  If you are a youth, your parent/guardian must be present with Health Officer.
• Saturday-only attendees should arrive at 8 AM on Saturday and check-in at the Dining Hall.
• Sunday check-out will be at 9 AM in the Dining Hall with Health Officer.  

Notes: 

• Completion of the Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) Parts A-B is required for all attendees.  PHYSICAL HEALTH FORMS MUST BE TURNED INTO THE HEALTH OFFICER UPON CHECK-IN.
• Induction Candidates - You will receive a packing list of suggested supplies and requisite materials

Vision of the Order of the Arrow

To be why Scouts want to stay in Scouting.

Mission of the Order of the Arrow

To achieve the mission of Scouting America through transformative fellowship that ignites limitless Scouting journeys.

Purpose of the Order of the Arrow

As Scouting’s National Honor Society, we forge lifelong bonds among the leaders in Scouting and:

Recognize those who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and, through that recognition, cause others to act in the same way.

Reinforce a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

Create and deliver peer-led, adult-guided, advanced leadership experiences for Scouts and Scouters that positively impact their unit, community, and ultimately our nation.

Be an integral part of Scouting America and encourage participation in all it offers through units, outdoor adventures, and national events to further the Scouting experience.