Induction Information
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Congratulations on your election or nomination! This is the first step toward full membership in the Order of the Arrow. The Induction, or Ordeal, is a weekend experience centered around service and personal reflection where you will learn about the traditions of the OA, leadership, and yourself.
The Induction is a unique event for everyone; we don’t share every specific detail beforehand because the experience is most meaningful without preconceived expectations. It is a rewarding journey in living the values of the Scout Oath and Law alongside Scouts and Scouters from across the council.
Kunamokst Lodge is excited to welcome you. This page contains everything you need to know about your path toward membership in the OA.
Upcoming Induction Opportunities
You have 18 months from the date of your election to complete your Ordeal. We host several opportunities throughout the year:
Baker Induction
- June 19-21, 2026
- Camp Baker
Melakwa Induction
- July 17-19, 2026
- Camp Melakwa
McLoughlin Induction
- August 21-23, 2026
- Camp McLoughlin
Makualla Induction
- October 16-18, 2026
- Camp Makualla
Cost & Registration
The cost for the induction is $50 and includes your new sash, Order of the Arrow
Handbook, yearly dues, food for the weekend, and a lodge flap to wear proudly on your uniform.
Pre-registration is required (no walk-ins are allowed). Please register online for your induction weekend. Registration closes the Sunday before each event.
Special Accommodations
The Induction weekend will require candidates to sleep on the ground for one night, work on service projects and walk across camp (sometimes several times) while only eating the “scant food” provided by the event (for two meals).
These tasks are part of the challenges of the Induction and are supposed to be challenging, but not impossible. Kunamokst Lodge is committed to ensuring the Induction is accessible to all candidates. If you feel you may have difficulty with any of the tasks above, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, please indicate them on your registration.
Assistance
Kunamokst Lodge is committed to ensuring every candidate have the opportunity to
attend their induction. If you need any financial or transportation assistance to attend
your induction, please reach out to your local chapter leadership or our lodge adviser, Joe Raade, at [email protected].
What to Expect
The Induction is a period of personal reflection and purposeful service designed to be accessible to all candidates regardless of physical ability. This experience is comprised of a series of challenges intended to lead you toward a deeper understanding of the Scout Oath and Law. Throughout the weekend, you will participate in meaningful service projects to give back to our camp, spend time in quiet contemplation to consider your role in your unit and community, and eventually be welcomed into Kunamokst Lodge as a new member.
The experience begins the moment you arrive, and you should be prepared for a journey of outdoor immersion. Because you will be spending the first night under the stars, it is important to pack for the elements to ensure you are ready for this unique opportunity to connect with the traditions of the outdoors. Ultimately, these components of service and reflection work together to provide a rewarding experience in living out Scouting’s highest ideals.
Arrival & Check-In
Check in begins at 7:00 PM at camp. Please arrive no later than 9:00 PM.
During check in, you will need to turn in your medical form, code of conduct, pay any outstanding fees, and take your gear to the candidate staging area to meet your crew.
Specific check in instructions for each induction weekend will be posted a few weeks prior to each event.
Attendance & Departure
Attendance on Friday night is required to complete the induction.
The event concludes around 10:00 AM on Sunday. Those who must leave on Saturday due to family or religious obligations are asked to stay through at least New Member Orientation.
Everyone must check out at the check in desk before leaving by collecting your medical form.
Trading Post
The lodge trading post will be open on Saturday evening. You’ll find a variety of Kunamokst Lodge items. Cash and cards are accepted.
Induction Resources
Medical Forms
In accordance with Scouting America policy, everyone attending a Kunamokst Lodge event is required to have an Annual Health and Medical Record Part A & B to attend.
The form consists of three pages and is completed by the participant (or participant’s parent/guardian). It provides critical information needed in the event medical treatment is needed while at the event, including consent and release.
A parent/guardian signature is required on the form for all attendees under 18 years of age.
The form must be updated annually (check the signature date on the front) or when your medical history changes.
Attendees must bring a printed, complete, and current medical form with them to the event in order to check in. Electronic forms cannot be accepted.
Kunamokst Lodge strives to protect the privacy of all its attendees. Annual Health and Medical Records are kept in a secure location by the lodge’s camp health officer and information provided is used on a need-to-know basis.
Code of Conduct
The success of Kunamokst Lodge events depends on the conduct of every event participant.
All attendees of Kunamokst Lodge events must sign a Kunamokst Attendee Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct is valid from Jan 1 – Dec 31 of the year it is signed and must be updated annually.
Please bring a signed Code of Conduct with you to check in at the event. Copies will also be available at the event.
*Note: A signature from a parent/guardian is required for all participants under 18 years of age.
What to Bring
Make sure you are prepared for your induction with the following items.
- Scout Field Uniform
- Scouting Medical Form (Part A & B) – printed copy signed by parent/guardian
- Kunamokst Attendee Code of Conduct – signed by parent/guardian
- Work Clothes & gloves for service projects (clothing may get stained by paint, grease, dirt, etc.)
- Sturdy shoes or booth (closed-toed required)
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Ground cloth / tarp (one large or two smaller)
- Raingear
- Toiletries / Medications (Medications must be in a resealable plastic bag marked with your name on the bag)
- Flashlight / headlamp
- Change of clean clothes
- Insect repellant
- Sun protection
- Day pack
- Spending money for the OA trading post (optional)
- Tent (Melakwa and Makualla Inductions only)
Directions & Maps
Camp Makualla
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my parents stay for the weekend?
Unless your parent is a current member of the Order of the Arrow and registered in Scouting America, they are unable to stay at the event.
What if it rains?
The Induction Weekend will happen rain or shine. If the weather creates unsafe conditions, we will make necessary modifications to the weekend or postpone the event. Any changes to the event schedule will be communicated via email and our website.
Will I be completing the induction by myself?
While the induction is a unique and personal experience for each individual, you will be placed in small crews with other Scouts and Scouters going through the same experience.
Have Questions?
If you have questions regarding your induction, please reach out to our membership team at [email protected].
For event registration questions, please contact [email protected].