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For more than a century, the '''[[Order of the Arrow]]''' ('''OA''') is a program of the [[Boy Scout]] division of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA). It is the [[BSA]]'s national honor society for experienced campers, based on American Indian traditions, and dedicated to the ideal of cheerful service. The society recognizes those Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law]] in their daily lives. | |||
== Membership Requirements == | |||
=== Youth Membership Requirements === | |||
On 02 Feb 2019, Youth membership eligibility was extended beyond Scouts BSA to include Venturing, Sea Scouts and girls in troops of Scouts BSA. Youth requirements are: | |||
* Younger than age 21 | |||
* Experienced 15 nights of scout camping in the last two years. | |||
* Completed one long-term camp in the last two years. | |||
* Approved by Unit Leader | |||
* [[Order of the Arrow Elections|Be Elected]] by elected by peers in your scout unit | |||
* Completed one of the following rank advancements: | |||
** Scouts BSA - 1st Class Rank | |||
** Venturing BSA - Discovery Award | |||
** Sea Scouts BSA - Sea Scout Ordinary Rank | |||
=== Adult Membership Requirements === | |||
Adult membership requirements are: | |||
* Be a registered scouter | |||
* Complete OA camping requirements | |||
* Nominated and selected by the adult lodge selection committee | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* '''[[List of OA Lodges by Number| List of OA Lodges]]''' - sorted by name and number | * '''[[List of OA Lodges by Number| List of OA Lodges]]''' - sorted by name and number | ||
* '''[[Order of the Arrow Elections]]''' - Membership gained thru annual elections | * '''[[Order of the Arrow Elections]]''' - Membership gained thru annual elections | ||
* Homepage: [http://www.main.oa-bsa.org/ OA-BSA.org homepage] | |||
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For more than a century, the Order of the Arrow (OA) is a program of the Boy Scout division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It is the BSA's national honor society for experienced campers, based on American Indian traditions, and dedicated to the ideal of cheerful service. The society recognizes those Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their daily lives.
Membership Requirements
Youth Membership Requirements
On 02 Feb 2019, Youth membership eligibility was extended beyond Scouts BSA to include Venturing, Sea Scouts and girls in troops of Scouts BSA. Youth requirements are:
- Younger than age 21
- Experienced 15 nights of scout camping in the last two years.
- Completed one long-term camp in the last two years.
- Approved by Unit Leader
- Be Elected by elected by peers in your scout unit
- Completed one of the following rank advancements:
- Scouts BSA - 1st Class Rank
- Venturing BSA - Discovery Award
- Sea Scouts BSA - Sea Scout Ordinary Rank
Adult Membership Requirements
Adult membership requirements are:
- Be a registered scouter
- Complete OA camping requirements
- Nominated and selected by the adult lodge selection committee
See Also
- List of OA Lodges - sorted by name and number
- Order of the Arrow Elections - Membership gained thru annual elections
- Homepage: OA-BSA.org homepage
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