***This event is for OA Candidates Only***

Waupecan Lodge Summer Ordeals will be held in two different sessions either Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday.

Candidate Schedule

Ordeal Session #1

Friday, August 15th

7:00-8:00 PM: Check-in for session #1

8:00-8:30 PM: Parent Presentation

7:45-8:45 PM: Icebreakers / organize the groups 

9:00 PM: Pre-O Ceremony 

Saturday, August 16th

(Times are flexible)

6:00 AM: Ordeal Breakfast 

6:30 AM: Ordeal Projects Begin

7:00 AM: Volunteer Breakfast

11:30 AM: Ordeal Lunch 

12:00 PM: Ordeal Projects Begin 

3:30 PM: Candidates can begin to clean up and get ready for Ordeal Ceremony

    (Candidates can shower in a timely manner during this time. Limited shower time.)

3:45 PM: Candidates are led to the Council Firebowl

4:00 PM: Ordeal Ceremony, Council Firebowl

5:30 PM: Dinner followed by Orientation

6:00/6:30 PM: Parent Pickup

Candidate Schedule

Ordeal Session #2

Saturday, August 16th

7:00-8:00 PM: Check-in for session #2

8:00-8:30 PM: Parent Presentation

7:45-8:45 PM: Icebreakers / organize the groups 

9:00 PM: Pre-O Ceremony  

Sunday, August 17th

(Times are flexible)

6:00 AM: Ordeal Breakfast 

6:30 AM: Ordeal Projects Begin

7:00 AM: Volunteer Breakfast

11:30 AM: Ordeal Lunch 

12:00 PM: Ordeal Projects Begin 

3:30 PM: Candidates can begin to clean up and get ready for Ordeal Ceremony

    (Candidates can shower in a timely manner during this time. Limited shower time.)

3:45 PM: Candidates are led to the Council Firebowl

4:00 PM: Ordeal Ceremony, Council Firebowl

5:30 PM: Dinner followed by Orientation

6:00/6:30 PM: Parent Pickup

Ordeal Weekend 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