OA Ordeals 2026

All registration is completed online.

If your Unit has had their election and you were elected, join us at the next Ordeal by registering below.

Onsite check-in will be between 6:00 and 7:00 pm, on Friday of the event at the Administration Building (by the red gate).  Please arrive as early as possible.  If you cannot arrive before 8:00 pm please call Chris Baker by Thursday @ 225-572-4372 or e-mail Chris Baker.  We will attempt to accommodate late arrivals.  Arrive in full uniform but bring your work clothes for Saturday also.  Friday supper will not be served, so eat before arrival or bring your food.  You are expected to stay for the Sunday activities, including the General Lodge meeting.  Sunday activities will conclude by 10:00 am.

Fees:

Order of the Arrow Candidate $60 (includes OA dues)
Order of the Arrow Members $30 (additional $30 if you have not paid OA dues)
Order of the Arrow Members-Brotherhood Eligible $55 (additional $30 if you have not paid OA dues)

Registration Dates:

Ordeal Check-In Spring Ordeal Summer Ordeal Winter Ordeal
Camp Check-In 3/13/2026 8/14/2026 12/4/2026
Arriving Late 3/12/2025 8/13/2026 12/4/2026
Early Registration 12/4/2025 12/4/2025 12/4/2025
Standard Registration 2/1/2026 7/1/2026 11/1/2026
Late Registration 3/3/2026 8/4/2026 11/24/2026
Registration Ends 3/11/2026 8/12/2027 12/2/2026

 

This checklist may help in your planning for the weekend:

1. Complete Scout Uniform 7. Toiletries and Towels
2. Work Clothes and Gloves 8. Sleeping Bag and Ground Cloth
3. Sack Dinner for Friday 9. Rain Gear
4. Pay Fees 10. Tent
5. Medical Form (Parts A and B) 11. Money for Trading Post
6. Water Bottle 12. Flashlight

 

The following documents must be brought to the OA Ordeal.

Annual Health & Medical Form (Part A & B)

Annual Health and Medical Record

Click here to view the OA candidate video.

Click here to view a message for parents of an OA candidate.

  • Spring 2026 OA Ordeal
    March 13, 2026 to March 15

  • Summer 2026 OA Ordeal
    August 14, 2026 to August 16

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  • Winter 2026 OA Ordeal
    December 04, 2026 to December 06

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