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Inductions Portal

Inductions Portal


Inductions in the Order of the Arrow are at the heart of our Brotherhood. The Induction adventure begins with the election of a Scout by the members of their unit, continues with the Ordeal, and ends when an Arrowman becomes a Brotherhood member. The experiences and ceremonies that accompany the Induction process are grounded in the purpose and mission of the Order of the Arrow and are designed to support and enhance the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Inductions Portal is the place to go to find official policies and publications, ceremony texts, ways to become a better ceremonialist, and more! The resources found within the Inductions Portal are designed to help lodges improve the delivery of the Induction experience for every individual.

Featured Inductions News

Unit Elections Policy Update

Sometimes, youth are prevented from joining the OA because of errors in the unit election process. See below to learn...

Ordeal Ceremony Revision Announcement

Following a thorough review process, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has approved an update to Ceremony for the...

Polestar: Induction Leadership Training – A Review from Lodge Leaders

With all of the changes and challenges that the Order of the Arrow faces, our senior leaders are always looking...

Polestar: Induction Leadership Training

“It’s easy to forget, in our busy lives, why we give our time and our energy to the OA...and easy...

OA Temporary Camping Requirement Changes

Feedback from our lodge leaders indicates that existing requirements will substantially limit the number of Scouts that will be eligible...

Addition of Ceremonial Medallions

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Order of the Arrow enacted new policies and guidance regarding the attire worn by ceremonialists...