This summer, OA alumni, as part of the OA Alliance, will have the opportunity to gather with over 6,000 Scouts and Scouters at the 2024 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). NOAC is the OA’s gathering of Arrowmen from across the country for a week of training, special shows, fun and fellowship.
NOAC 2024 will take place from Monday, July 29 to Saturday, August 3 at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
For a nominal fee of $95, OA alumni can attend this two-day, special NOAC program which will include meals, activities, both the Monday evening theme show and the Tuesday National Recognition Show, access to exclusive merchandise, and meeting fellow alumni. Registered OA alumni should plan to arrive the morning of Monday, July 29 and depart the morning of Wednesday, July 31. Registered and participating alumni are expected to organize their own travel and lodging; the OA Alliance is offering a hotel block available at a discounted rate.
Who: All OA alumni are welcome. Who are OA alumni? Anyone 21 years or older whose dues have lapsed for two or more years is considered an alumni of the OA. All prospective participants are required to complete the registration process and a background check, as well as book travel and lodging.
What: OA Alumni Gathering at the 2024 National Order of the Arrow Conference
Where: University of Colorado, Boulder
When: Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Why: Scouting and OA alumni will have the unique opportunity to experience the Order of the Arrow’s largest event, the National Order of the Arrow Conference.
Tentative Schedule
Monday, July 29
12-2pm: Check-in at the OA Alliance table (location TBD)
12-5pm: Open program and activities (OA Trading Post, museum, ACES village, etc.)
5:15pm: Welcome and walk to dinner (OA Alliance Lounge)
5:30-6:45pm: Dinner (Dining Facility)
7pm: Monday Night Show (Arena)
Tuesday, July 30
9:30-11am: OA Alumni Reception (OA Alliance Lounge)
11am-12pm: Lunch (Dining Facility)
12-7pm: Open program and activities
7pm: OPTIONAL: National Recognition Show (Arena)
Below is a personalized guide for OA alumni to prepare for this program, which overviews registering, booking travel and securing accommodations.
Step 1: Set up your NOAERS Account
Register for the OA Alumni Gathering at NOAC through the National Order of the Arrow Event Registration System (NOAERS) at this link. You will need to create an ArrowID account if you do not already have one. Simply input your first name, last name, email address and password to create your account. A BSA Member ID is required to complete registration. If you do not recall your BSA Member ID, you can create a new account at my.scouting.org.
Step 2: Register Online
Once you have created your account, provide all requested personal information, an emergency contact, and Scouting information. Proceed to check out and pay the $95 fee via credit card. We encourage registration by July 1 to ensure timely completion of the additional steps below. Once paid, you are registered for the program!
Step 3: Hotel Details
Participants are responsible for arranging their own housing accommodations. Conference has reserved a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate made available on a first come, first serve basis. Discounted rates are available at three local hotels. Reservations can be made by following the links below.
- Hilton Garden Inn, 2701 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302;
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Boulder, 5397 S Boulder Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
- Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street, 2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO 80301
Step 4: Complete Background Check and Youth Protection Requirements
While OA alumni do not need to be registered members of the BSA to attend the OA Alumni Gathering at NOAC, registration for this program includes consent to a standard background check and will also require proof of Youth Protection Training completion. These are requirements to participate in all BSA programs, and we thank you for your understanding. Youth Protection Training is completed on my.scouting.org with the account tied to the BSA Member ID input into the registration form. For additional help with how to complete the training, visit www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/.
Step 5: Book Travel
Participating alumni who are flying should plan to fly into and out of the Denver International Airport (DEN). Travel to and from the hotel from the airport should be arranged privately. Event check-in will open at 12pm MDT on Monday, July 29. If arriving by air day-of, please allow an appropriate amount of time to travel between Denver and Boulder.
Step 6: Enjoy!
Once all those steps are done, you are fully prepared to experience all that OA Alumni Gathering at NOAC will offer! Once these aforementioned steps have been completed, the OA Alliance team will follow up with more information on the OA Alumni Gathering at NOAC.
For questions on OA Alumni Day at the 2024 NOAC, or the OA Alliance in general, please visit our FAQ page and/or reach out to us at @email.
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy Scouting’s second-largest event at a discounted price. Undoubtedly, this adventure will rekindle your Scouting spirit and leave lasting memories. Register using this link or click the button below. Cannot wait to see you at the OA Alumni Gathering at NOAC soon!