Congratulations upon your election as a candidate for the Order of the Arrow. You can take great pride in being selected by your fellow Scouts, but realize that you are now only a candidate for membership. A greater thrill awaits you when you become a member of the Order and are decorated with the Order of the Arrow sash. This happens when you have successfully completed the Ordeal.

Where to go!

Your next opportunity to participate in the Ordeal will be 17-19 May 2024 at Camp Barstow. Enter your starting address HERE to create a map to 117 Camp Barstow Drive, Batesburg, SC 29006.

How to register!

To prepare for this event, complete the following:

Register and Pay $55 online to attend the Induction Weekend
Plan for your travel home on Sunday morning after Chapel and Orientation around 10:30-11AM
Bring the following items to the Induction weekend:

• Medical Forms: a copy of your current BSA Health and Medical Record to camp (parts A & B — NO doctor signature required)
• Old Work Clothes
• Sleeping Bag
• Ground Cloth/Tarp
• Work Gloves
• Flashlight
• Field Uniform (Class A)
• Extra Clothes
• Water Bottle
• Any gear used on regular campout for Saturday night
• Toiletry items, including a towel
• Advised: Rain gear, insect repellant, daypack/backpack, spending money (for Lodge store)

What to do!

We want you to have an exciting yet safe experience during your Ordeal. Its tests are physically challenging. You will leave the comforts of home behind you, walk a lot, and exert yourself physically on a restricted diet. If you have a permanent physical or medical problem or dietary restrictions which could limit your participation, please notify the Ordeal Chairman at ordeal@muscogeelodge.org. We would like to make advance plans so that you can have the very best possible experience.

Download the BSA Health form HERE.

There will be a callout Friday night. All candidates who have been elected but have not yet been called-out will have the opportunity to be called out on Friday night.

Where to camp!