OA Spring Ordeal

Date/Time:

May 8, 2026 7:00 pm to May 10, 2026 10:00 am

 

Location:

Horace and Alice Moses Scout Reservation
310 Birch Hill Rd
Russell, MA 01071

 

New candidates and returning Arrowmen, thank you for planning to participate in our Spring Ordeal! Below, you can find registration for the event, and a list of what to bring and where to go when you get to camp!

Check-In Information

At the Dining Hall, starting at 7:00 PM.

Access the candidate portal (portal.oa-bsa.org) to learn the recommended packing method for an Ordeal. You should have received an invite to the portal already. If you cannot access the portal, please reach out to the contacts on this page.

What to Pack

  • Sleeping bag
  • Tent
  • Class A uniform
  • Sash (if you're a returning Arrowman)
  • A change of clothes
  • Work clothes
  • Shorts (optional, but recommended)
  • Boots / Outdoor shoes
  • Pocket knife
  • Flashlight
  • Water Bottle
  • An A/B Medical Form
  • Your Scout Spirit

Click here to learn how to properly pack your Friday night bedroll!