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OA Today

News for all Arrowmen about what's happening today in the Order of the Arrow.

2028 National Program of Emphasis Determined

On September 29, the National Council of Chiefs (NCOC), consisting of every lodge chief from across the nation, met virtually...

How Hackathon Participants Are Impacting the OA

This past summer at the National Order of the Arrow Conference, over 100 Arrowmen gathered together for the NOAC Hackathon....

From the Classroom to the Campsite: How OA Leaders Balance School and Service

In a world that is only growing more competitive and complex, some Scouts find it increasingly difficult to effectively manage...

Transformative Training: The NLS Course Experience in Puerto Rico

National Leadership Seminar (NLS), the premier training course of the Order of the Arrow, aims to develop youth leaders across...

Letter from the National Chief, August 2024

Arrowmen,I hope this letter finds all of you well! Since I last wrote to you all, the Order of the...

OA Trail Crew: A Foreman’s Perspective

Order of the Arrow High Adventure offers an experience like no other in the OA. Three of Scouting’s premier national...

National Camp Accreditation Program: How it Applies to the OA

As the summer comes to a close, we look back at all of the Scouting fun that took place....

OA Wilderness Voyage: An Experience to Remember

Order of the Arrow High Adventure is an amazing opportunity available for all Arrowmen. With four different bases and five...

Age 18-20 Policy Updates

Scouting America has recently released new policies regarding Scouts who are between 18 and 20 years old....

Scouting Around the World: From Philmont to Paris

At first, it may seem that Scouting is generally confined to the continental U.S. After all, NOAC is always at...

Service Beyond Scouting

The Order of the Arrow is an organization with the pillar values of Brotherhood, Cheerfulness and Service. Our Arrowmen both...

Why It Matters: OAHA Testimonial

For years, the Order of the Arrow High Adventure program has served Arrowmen with a cost-effective experience and guaranteed opportunity...