The Purpose of the Order of the Arrow
- To recoginize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.
- To devlop and maintai camping traditions and spirit.
- To promote Scout camping.
- To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cherful service to others.
History of the Order of the Arrow
The OA was founded by Dr. Goodman and Caroll Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philiadelphia Council. It became an official program in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934.
In 1948 the OA, recogined as th BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the national camping program of BSA.
Eligibility
- Be a registered meber of a Boy Scout Troop
- Hold First Class Rank
- Have 15 days and nights of camping with at least one long term trip (6 consecutive days)
- Be elected by the Scouts of his unit
This document is based off of the Boy Scouts of America Web Page's Fact Sheet: Order of the Arrow
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