OCONOMOWOC LODGE OA INDUCTIONS 

Camp Mountaineer (August 22-24) and Fort Steuben (September 12-14)

Calling all new Order of the Arrow Ordeal candidates and Brotherhood eligible members! There will be two Induction Weekend offerings, one at Camp Mountaineer (August 22-24) and one at Fort Steuben (September 12-14). Both weekends will offer the Ordeal Induction for new candidates, and an opportunity for current Ordeal members to go through the Brotherhood process. The weekends 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.

Registration Closes:

Online registration closes on Sunday, August 17 at 11:59pm for Camp Mountaineer Induction weekend.

Online registration closes on Sunday, September 7 at 11:59pm for Fort Steuben Induction weekend.

• We need all to register to account for the appropriate amount of food.

Fees: 

New Induction Candidates: 

$90 if paid by August 10 11:59pm, $100 after August 10 - for Camp Mountaineer weekend;

$90 if paid by August 30 11:59pm, $100 after August 30 - for Fort Steuben

• includes your 2025 and 2026 Lodge dues, sash, flap, Lodge t-shirt, OA Handbook and food

Brotherhood Candidates weekend event:  

$50 if paid by August 10 11:59pm, $55 after August 10 - for Camp Mountaineer weekend;

$50 if paid by August 30 11:59pm, $55 after August 30 - for Fort Steuben weekend

• includes Brotherhood sash and food

Brotherhood Candidates Saturday only event:  

$25 if paid by August 10 11:59pm, $30 if paid after August 10 - for Camp Mountaineer weekend;

$25 if paid by August 30 11:59pm, $30 if paid after August 30 - for Fort Steuben

• includes Brotherhood sash and food

• Please arrive by 8:00am on Saturday

Current OA Members:

$25 if paid by August 10 11:59pm, $30 after August 10 - for Camp Mountaineer weekend; 

$25 if paid by August 30 11:59pm, $30 after August 30 - for Fort Steuben weekend

Current OA Members Saturday only event:  

$10 if paid by August 10 11:59pm, $15 if paid after August 10 - for Camp Mountaineer weekend;

$10 if paid by August 30 11:59pm, $15 if paid after August 30 - for Fort Steuben

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

Check-in/Check-out:

• Friday check-in will be:
  • 5:30pm Health Officer/Adults in Charge of weekend
  • 6pm-7pm for current OA members; 
  • 7pm check-in for Ordeal members
• 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 8am on Saturday and check in at the Dining Hall.
• Sunday check-out will be at 9am 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.
• Ordeal Candidates - You will receive a packing list of suggested supplies and requisite materials soon

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.