Ordeals

The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. During the experience, candidates maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The entire experience is designed to teach significant values. All candidates for membership must complete the Ordeal.

Ordeals are generally held at our Council camps (Winton, NorCal, and Cole). 

2025 Ordeals:

• May Ordeal: May 16 -18, 2025, @ NorCal Adventure Area
  • (https://scoutingevent.com/047-OA2025MayOrdeal)
• June Ordeal: June 6 - 8, 2025, @ Camp Winton
  • (https://scoutingevent.com/047-OA2025JuneOrdeal)
• August Ordeal: August 15-17, 2025 @ Camp Cole
  • (https://scoutingevent.com/047-OA2025AugustOrdeal)