OA Spring Ordeals 2026
Event Details

***This event is for OA Candidates Only***
Waupecan Lodge Spring Ordeals will be held in two different sessions either Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday.
Important Times:
Arrival/Check In: 7:00-7:30 PM
Parent Informational Meeting: 7:30 PM-- Please stay to learn more about the Order of the Arrow and what your Scout will experience this weekend!
Parent Pick Up the following day: 6:30 PM
Packing List:
What to wear:
- Work clothes (assume your clothes may become torn, dirty, or otherwise ruined!)
- Sturdy footwear (close toed)
- Jacket for cold weather
Required to bring:
- Scout medical form -- Parts A and B required
- Medications (if applicable) – document on medical form and inform staff at check-in
Essential gear:
- Sleeping bag or bedroll (rated for the weather – you’ll be camping outside!)
- Waterproof ground cover/tarp
- Rain gear
- Basic toiletries (including towel)
- Pocket knife
- Work gloves
- Billed or brimmed hat for sun protection
- Canteen or water bottle
- Insect repellent/sunscreen
- Extra socks
- Flashlight
- Scout Uniform (pack separately, do not wear)
- Spending money for the OA Trading Post (optional)
Not suggested to bring/do not bring:
- Tote bin
- Important items (jewelry, watches, expensive items, ect.)
- Tent
- earbuds/headphones
Any questions, please email vcinductions@oa197.org!
Contact
When & Where
Save the Date Session 1
Rainbow Scout Reservation
Friday 04-24-2026 7:00 PM CT to
Saturday 04-25-2026 6:00 PM CT
Save the Date Session 2
Rainbow Scout Reservation
Saturday 04-25-2026 7:00 PM CT to
Sunday 04-26-2026 6:00 PM CT
Rainbow Scout Reservation
Friday 04-24-2026 7:00 PM CT to
Saturday 04-25-2026 6:00 PM CT
Save the Date Session 2
Rainbow Scout Reservation
Saturday 04-25-2026 7:00 PM CT to
Sunday 04-26-2026 6:00 PM CT
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