Order of the Arrow

About the Order of the Arrow The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold:

• To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives

• To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit

• To promote year-round and long term Scout camping

• To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others

Eligibility: To become a member, a youth must be a registered member of a Scouts BSA troop and hold First Class rank. The youth must have experienced 15 days and nights of camping during the two years immediately prior to his election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps. Scouts are elected to the Order by their fellow troop members, following approval by the Scoutmaster.