Welcome!

You have been elected for induction into the Order of the Arrow – but your journey is not yet complete. To fully join Takhone Lodge and the Order, you must first complete your induction experience. This experience serves three purposes, to induct new members such as yourself into the Order, to learn about the Order, and to provide service at our council’s camp.

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OA Welcome Sessions

The lodge will be hosting a series of informational welcome sessions throughout the year to present key information to both parents/guardians and candidates about the OA and our lodge. This session will be hosted on Zoom and you only need to attend one optional session!

Zoom links will be emailed out to you in the weeks leading up to these dates, however, if you have not received them, please email vcinductions(at)oa7.org.

Meet and Greets

These meet and greet sessions are a time for you, as candidates to meet your luminaries as well as the other people in your crew. This will also be a time for you to ask any last-minute questions of the inductions team before your induction event. These events take place the Tuesday before each Induction event and are hosted on Zoom. Links will be emailed out in the days leading up to the Zoom meeting.

Spring Fellowship – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 7pm
Owasippe Fellowship – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 7pm
Summer Fellowship – Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 7pm
Fall Fellowship – Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 7pm

Fellowships

Takhone Lodge is holding four induction experiences during 2026 (2 in spring, 2 in fall). All induction experiences will be held during Lodge Fellowship Weekends. To participate in the induction experience, you need to complete Parts A and B Personal Health and Medical History and register for the Fellowship you would like to attend. Registration can be done via the below Blackpug links.

Effective January 1, 2023, the National Order of the Arrow Committee approved a policy which allows candidates 18 months from the date of there election to complete their induction experience.

We have the following events in 2026 for you to complete your induction experience:

The cost for the induction experience is $50, this covers the following items

  • Event Fee (Meals, Insurance, etc)
  • Sash
  • Order of the Arrow Handbook
  • Lodge Flap
  • Lodge Dues for the Calendar Year
  • Sling Bag
  • Journal

Important Information

You will need to bring with you the following minimum gear.

  • Tent with Tarp
  • Water Bottle
  • Work Gloves
  • Field Uniform
  • Rain Gear
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Tarp to use with sleeping bag
  • Flashlight
  • Medical Forms A&B
  • Sunscreen and Bug Spray
  • Working clothes with proper footwear

Accessibility Statement

Takhone Lodge wants to ensure that all members can meaningfully participate in a safe manner. Registration will take place with access to the road. All meals are served in accessible facilities. Ceremonies take place on the grounds of camp and may include uneven trails. Accommodations can be made for any with difficulties in traveling during the induction experience or to the ceremony site. Mobility concerns can be arranged for transportation to ceremonies. 

At no time will any Scout be left alone during the induction experience. Please note on your registration any: dietary restrictions or restrictions on physical activity that may affect service projects. We are willing to collaborate to make a meaningful induction experience. If there are any questions, reach out to us at vcinductions(at)oa7.org and vcinductionsadviser(at)oa7.org.

Question and Answers

7-9pm Eastern Time  for Camp Betz, 7-11pm Eastern Time for Owasippe Scout Reservation

Sunday 9-10am Eastern Time for Camp Betz, Monday 9-10am Eastern Time Owasippe Scout Reservation

9:00 pm (Friday) Ordeal Candidates Meet

Around 9:30 pm Induction Experience Process Starts

Around 8:00 am Breakfast

Around 12:00 pm Lunch

9:30 pm Completion of the Induction Experience

Scouts participate in a service projects and guidances with other scouts for most of the day.

Cooking equipment, mess kits, work tools, bear bags

Scouts can use their phones following the completion of the induction experience.

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Scout uniforms are turned in at check-in for scouts who would like their lodge flaps sewn on FOR FREE. The uniform is worn for the first time at the Saturday evening ceremony.

If there are any questions, reach out to us at vcinductions(at)oa7.org and vcinductionsadviser(at)oa7.org.