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Order of the Arrow

Order of the Arrow

Helping your Scouts become OA members

September 25, 2021 1

For more than 100 years, the Order of the Arrow has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Unit elections are permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing and

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Scout troop makes movie while they backpack through the Three Sisters Wilderness

August 24, 2021 0

The Scouts had originally planned a 140-mile backpacking trek at Philmont Scout Ranch, but because of the pandemic, they opted for an adventure closer to home.

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Camp staffer with autism shares how to help others thrive at camp

June 3, 2021 2

Watch this video of an Atlanta Area Council Eagle Scout sharing his story and advice for this upcoming summer camp season.

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Prepare for a successful summer of camping at this free OA event open to all

April 5, 2021 0

At Momentum: Discover, a virtual event set for April 23 and 24, Scouts and Scouters from across the country will unite for two days of fun.

Left: Five of the newest members of the Tannu Lodge in Nevada.
Order of the Arrow

‘Pride in their accomplishment’: Virtual OA induction weekend a success

September 30, 2020 5

In August, embracing the flexibility afforded by the OA’s guidance during COVID-19, the Tannu Lodge held its first virtual induction.

5 Quick Questions

5 Quick Questions with: Joshua Hunt, Eagle Scout and Scouting artist

September 8, 2020 1

This Eagle Scout artist-in-residence shares his method to creating awesome Scouting works of art.

The Momentum Launch logo with three W’s and the arrow logo
Order of the Arrow

Inside Momentum Launch, the Order of the Arrow’s largest-ever virtual event

July 31, 2020 0

On Aug. 4 to 6, make room for Momentum Launch, a fully interactive experience that will be the Order of the Arrow’s largest-ever virtual event.

Order of the Arrow

2020 Order of the Arrow national officers elected; here’s who represents your region

January 15, 2020 1

Zachary Schonfeld, an Eagle Scout from Virginia, has been elected by his peers to serve as National Chief of the Order of the Arrow for 2020.

Order of the Arrow

Meet some of the first young women inducted into the Order of the Arrow

February 22, 2019 36

Earlier this month, a group of 18 Venturers from the Kansas City, Mo., area became some of the first young women ever inducted into the Order of the Arrow.

Order of the Arrow

2019 Order of the Arrow national officers elected; here’s who represents your region

January 2, 2019 4

National Chief Matt Parsons, along with his national vice chief and four region chiefs, will serve and represent nearly 200,000 members of the OA.

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