Induction / Ordeal Weekends
All Scouts, Candidates, and Members must bring a paper copy of your Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record (AMHR Part A & B).
Candidate Check-In time is no earlier than 5:30 PM and no later than 7:30 PM on Friday. There is no Saturday Check-in.
List of Ordeals for 2026
Date > May 15 - 17, 2026
Location > NorCal Adventure Area
Online Registration Deadline: May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM (PST)
Date > June 12 - 14, 2026
Location > Camp Winton
Online Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026, 9:00 PM (PST)
Date > August 14 - 16, 2026
Location > Camp Cole
Online Registration Deadline: August 10, 2026, 9:00 PM (PST)
Ordeal Registration Instructions
All candidates (2025 and 2026) and current 2026 dues-paid members of the Order of the Arrow are encouraged to participate in this ordeal. All Scouts, Candidates, and Members must bring a paper copy of their Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record (AMHR Part A & B).
Registration Options:
- Candidate ($60) - A scout or scouter who has been elected or nominated for membership in the Order of the Arrow. This pays for the OA sash, OA Pocket flap, OA Handbook, National & Lodge dues through the end of the current year, food, etc.
- Member ($25) - A scout or scouter who has completed their Ordeal. This fee is for food.
- Brotherhood Candidate ($50) - A scout or scouter who has completed their Ordeal more than 6 months ago. This fee covers the cost of food and a new sash.
- If you do not register online by the deadline at 9:00 pm (PST), there is an additional on-site registration Fee of $20.
Contact Information
Lodge Vice Chief of Inductions: Allison W. Inductions@amanginacha.org
Lodge Inductions Adviser: Roberta McLaughlin Mclaughlin@amanginacha.org
Lodge Chief: Lacey M. Lodgechief@amanginacha.org
Lodge Adviser: Bill Heberger LodgeAdviser@amanginacha.org M 916*704*7041
Lodge Staff Adviser: Bill Whitton Lodgestaffadviser@amanginacha.org 916*929*1417 x223