The Language of the OA

The ACT Conference will help lodges Adapt to face major challenges, Collaborate with their peers across the section, and eventually Thrive and become high performing. The leadership theory and pedagogical techniques employed in the course reflect the current best practices in teaching and learning as described in the appropriate literature.

Training program run by lodge officers to train members in aspects of lodge operations and leadership.

This event is a gathering of section officers and their advisers in a particular region for training and fellowship.

The OA Canadian Odyssey program is one of two OAHA treks offered at Northern Tier.

The OA Ocean Adventure program is the primary OAHA trek offered at the Florida Sea Base.

The OA Summit Experience program is the primary OAHA trek offered at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

The OA Trail Crew program is the primary OAHA trek offered at the Philmont Scout Ranch.

The OA Wilderness Voyage program is one of two OAHA treks offered at Northern Tier.

The National Communications Committee oversees and maintains the Order of Arrow's brand, identity, and voice. It oversees official communications that the Order of the Arrow releases.

THRIVE is the OA’s national consulting program that empowers lodges to overcome their unique challenges through individualized mentorship.

The National Council of Chiefs is a quarterly meeting of lodge chiefs, led by the national officers.

The Admonition Team focuses on improving the experience of Arrowmen at NOAC by caring for the wellbeing of our young people and building a loving community where everyone belongs and thrives.

ArrowPride is an LGBTQ+ affinity space, the very first to be hosted at any national Scouting America event. This space is hosted at NOAC.

Women in Scouting is an affinity space dedicated to creating a comfortable and inviting environment for all women. This space is hosted at NOAC.

Scouts with Disabilities is an affinity space dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all scouts with disabilities. This space is hosted at NOAC.

Scouts of Color is an affinity space dedicated to creating an inviting and supportive environment for all scouts of color. This space is hosted at NOAC.

Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a collection of high adventure treks for youth and young adults who are up to the challenge. Participants can exercise their leadership skills by designing and leading a trek with other OA members from around the country. Participants will have the opportunity to serve the back country through building trail, expanding and reinforcing portage trails, and restoring coral reefs.

A registered member of the Order of the Arrow serving on staff at a Scouting high adventure base, leading participating crews in OA High Adventure programs.

The OA Alliance’s mission is to reintroduce once-active Arrowmen to the OA and re-engage them with their local Scouting council and lodge. 

CONNECT is the Order of the Arrow's membership retention program, working to cultivate a welcoming environment in all lodges.

Overseen by the National Order of the Arrow Committee, the National OA Endowment Fund works to offer grants to projects and programs that the national OA committee deems appropriate.

The National Order of the Arrow Conference is the flagship national Order of the Arrow event. It is held every few years at a major university campus and is attended by thousands of Arrowmen from all 50 states.

Operation Arrow is an opportunity to experience the National Jamboree, where Arrowmen serve on the Order of the Arrow’s staff to provide essential services to the jamboree.

The National Council of Chiefs is a gathering of lodge and section leaders from across the nation aimed at providing an opportunity for the OA’s youth leaders to provide input on the direction of the OA and participate in a quality training program aimed at supporting their leadership role. The NCOC is held online quarterly, and every couple years in person at the Philmont Scout Ranch.

The National Program of Emphasis is the annual event led by the national officers and planned by their peer section chiefs. The event may be NOAC, OpArrow, NCOC, or any other event.