Atchafalaya Lodge Ordeal Induction

Please Join the Atchafalaya Lodge for Our 2025 Spring Ordeal

Registration will be between 5:00 and 8:00pm, Friday, March 21st at the Health Lodge. Please arrive as early as possible. If you cannot arrive before 8:00pm please email the Lodge Advisor, David DesOrmeaux by Thursday, March 6th @ david.p.desormeaux@gmail.com. We will attempt to accommodate late arrivals. Arrive in full uniform, but bring your work clothes for Saturday. 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 Noon.

Fees

  • Order of the Arrow Candidate: $60 (includes OA 2024 dues)
  • Order of the Arrow Members-Brotherhood Eligible: $45 (must be current with 2024 dues)
  • Order of the Arrow Members: $15

Be Prepared

This checklist may help you in preparing for the weekend:

Complete Field Uniform

Toiletries & Towels

Backpack (To carry all of the above)

Work Clothes & Gloves

Knife

Money for Trading Post

Sleeping Bag & Large Ground Cloth

Flashlight

Tent

Change of Clothes for Saturday & Sunday

Rain Gear

 

 

Health Form Requirements

The following document must be brought to the OA Ordeal

Current Annual Health & Medical Form (Part A&B) 
(Select "Download" under "All Scouting Events") 

 

A Message for OA Candidates

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A Message for Parents of New Ordeal Candidates

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Can't make it this time? See below for our future Ordeal Induction dates.

 

 

Click below to order your OA apparel.  

https://atachafalayalodge.deco-apparel.com/

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