Tschitani Lodge

Lodge Leadership Philmont Trek
2026-06-27 - 2026-07-07 | Philmont Scout Ranch, 17 Deer Run Rd, Cimarron, NM, 87714, United States
This Summer, National Order of the Arrow is piloting a Leadership Development program at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for Lodge Leaderships across the nation. Over 9 days on the trail, crews undergo a series of challenges with the intention to expand their perspective on leadership in and outside of the Order of the Arrow. Out of all the lodges across the United States, Tschitani Lodge has been selected as 1 of 5 lodges to participate!

Section Induction Experience (SIE)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Ed Strang Scout Reservation, 278 West Side Rd, Goshen, CT, 06756, United States

August LEC Meeting
2026-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Google Meet
Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) Meetings are crucial gatherings of Lodge and Chapter Leadership to make executive decisions. The LEC meets every 1-2 months, and consists of the Lodge Chief, Lodge Vice Chiefs, Camp Chiefs, and 4 Chapter Chiefs. Committee Chairs also attend to give reports on their respective Committees, and support motions brought to the table for discussion.

All Committee Chairs, Chapter Chiefs, and Lodge Officers are expected to attend this meeting.

Fall Ordeal/Brotherhood Weekend
2026-09-18 19:00 - 2026-09-20 10:00 | Camp Workcoeman, 169 Camp Workcoeman Rd, New Hartford, CT, 06057, United States
tschitani.org/inductions
Induction weekends are the largest lodge events of the year. During these weekends, we welcome new members into the Order of the Arrow, provide much-needed service to the camps, and gather with our current members for Fun and Fellowship.
The purpose of the Ordeal is to have candidates reflect on their own Scout life and character and come to a deeper understanding of the Scout Oath and the Order’s principles. This purpose is realized through a fourfold Ordeal that includes sleeping alone, silence, work, and a limited amount of food. No hazing or endangerment of a Scout’s safety is allowed.
Newly elected candidates for membership in the Order of the Arrow must complete the Ordeal and be inducted into the OA by the lodge that serves the council in which the unit is chartered. This allows the candidates to bond with their contemporaries as they go through the Ordeal and creates a positive leadership environment in which they can progress.
If you have been an Ordeal member of the Lodge for six months, the Induction Weekend is the perfect opportunity to seal your membership in the Lodge by becoming a Brotherhood Member. Sign-up as a Brotherhood Candidate, then come to the weekend to help out and learn more about the OA, ending with your induction ceremony.
After the Ceremonies on Sat night, all Brothers will gather for Food! Fun! and Fellowship!
Friday night registration
6:00pm – Current members
7:00pm – Ordeal Candidates
Sunday Morning
9:00am – Parents meeting
10:00am – Departure
Registration Fees:
OA Candidate – $65 (covers 2026 dues, sash, book, Lodge flap, and all meals & fun for the weekend)
Current Brother of the Lodge/Brotherhood Candidate:
– Adult – $25 (covers all meals and fun for the weekend)
– Youth – $15 (covers all meals and fun for the weekend)
2026 Tschitani Ticketholder – $0 – (covered by Ticket, but you MUST register)

Learn more at: tschitani.org/inductions

Webelos Woods - Camp Workcoeman
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-27 | Camp Workcoeman, 169 Camp Workcoeman Rd, New Hartford, CT, 06057, United States

Lodge Fall Fellowship and Vigil Induction
2026-10-09 19:00 - 2026-10-11 11:00 | JN Webster Scout Reservation, 231 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT, 06278, United States
Join us for our premier Lodge event of the year with Fun, Food, Fellowship…as always! In addition to our theme/game, the OA Trading Post will be open and there will also be a Silent Auction full of Lodge Flaps and other Scouting items.
Cost is $25 for youth (under 21 years of age) and $35 for adults (21+).
Annual Lodge Business Meeting/Officer Elections – on Saturday afternoon, we will be holding our annual business meeting and election for Lodge Officers (Chief, 3 Vice Chiefs and 3 Camp Chiefs).

Webelos Woods - JN Webster
2026-10-16 - 2026-10-17 | JN Webster Scout Reservation, 231 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT, 06278, United States

National Leadership Seminar (NLS)
2026-11-13 - 2026-11-15 | Camp Alpine, 441 US-9W, Alpine, NJ, 07620, United States
The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is a weekend conference that focuses on the skills and attributes of leadership. The program enhances the leadership skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their service to Scouting America and the greater community. The weekend format complements the National Youth Leadership Training (for youth) and Wood Badge (for adults). Course participants make a promise to themselves to apply the skills learned on projects in their lodge, council, and community. NLS prepares Arrowmen to become better leaders both within and outside the Scouting program.

National Order of the Arrow Conference 2027
2027-07-26 - 2027-07-31 | University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, United States
tschitani.org/noac
The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the flagship national Order of the Arrow event. It is held every two years at a major university campus and is attended by as many as 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states. It is second only to the National Scout Jamboree in size and scope. Our largest conference was in 2015, attended by more than 15,000 Arrowmen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow.
