Scouting’s National Honor Society
Honor that begins with cheerful service.
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Get startedWhat is the Order of the Arrow?
Scouting’s National Honor Society.
When a Scout is “called out” at summer camp, they’ve been recognized by their peers for living the Scout Oath and Law. That moment is an invitation into the Order of the Arrow — Scouting’s National Honor Society — and the start of something that can last a lifetime.
For over a century, the OA has delivered peer-led leadership experiences that build lifelong bonds through service to others. Members give back to their councils, lead at every level of Scouting, and carry the ideals of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service into their communities.
Called by their peers
Members are elected by the youth in their own troop or crew — honoring those who best live the Scout Oath and Law every day.
An oath of cheerful service
Arrowmen pledge cheerful service to others, to their unit, and to the camps and communities that shape Scouting.
A lifelong honor
Induction is the beginning — a lifelong journey of leadership, fellowship, and service that grows with each Scout.
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National Events & Training
NOAC 2026
The largest gathering of the Order — a week of training, fellowship, and brotherhood.
National Leadership Seminar
An intensive weekend developing the leadership skills of the Order’s youth leaders.
DYLC Weekend
The Developing Youth Leadership Conference equips advisers and youth to lead together.
For Members & Leaders
Grow as a leader, wherever you are in your journey.
The Order’s peer-led training programs build the skills that carry Scouts — and their lodges — forward.
National Leadership Seminar
Weekend leadership intensive for emerging youth leaders.
Developing Youth Leadership Conference
Builds the youth–adviser leadership partnership.
National Lodge Adviser Training
Equips Lodge Advisers and staff advisers to serve.
Cheerful Service
A century of giving back.
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Every council is served by a lodge — your local home in the Order. Enter your ZIP code to connect with yours and get involved.
From the Order
News & Stories
AnnouncementsOperation Arrow: The OA Serves Scouting on a National LevelHundreds of Arrowmen staffed the national Scouting event this summer, running program areas, service crews, and ceremonies from the first day of setup to the last day of teardown.Jul 5, 2026AnnouncementsOperation Arrow Summit Circle Rededication CeremonyAll Operation Arrow staff are cordially invited to the Summit Circle on the evening of Monday, July 20 for a rededication ceremony.Jul 3, 2026Stay Connected
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