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2025 Scholarship

Fall Induction & Vigil Weekend

Congratulations to the newest candidates who will complete their induction into the Order of the Arrow as Scouting's National Honor Society at this weekend! This weekend will feature inductions for new members, Brotherhood membership conversions, service opportunities, training features, and activities. Included in the weekend cost is OA sash for Induction Candidates, Brotherhood Candidates, and Vigil Candidates, OA lodge patch, OA handbook, OA medallion, weekend patch, and meals (Saturday breakfast to Sunday breakfast).

All attendees must show a completed current BSA Annual Health & Medical Record (parts A-B) at time of event sign-in.

WHO:
Newly elected candidates for membership
All Arrowmen

WHEN:
Fall Induction Weekend
October 17-19; 7 PM Fri - 9 AM Sun;
(plan to check-in between 7-8 PM on Friday)
7 PM Sat is when dinner concludes and games begin

Vigil Weekend
October 18-19; 4PM Sat - 9 AM Sun
(plan to check-in no earlier than 3:30pm on Saturday)

WHERE:
Camp Cedars - 2898 Tom Lee Rd, Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015

COST (includes weekend patch, meals, program):
Induction Candidate (Newly Elected Member) $55
Brotherhood Candidate* $55 or $50 if paid by October 4
Vigil Candidate* $55 or $50 if paid by October 4
Member* for Fall Weekend and/or Vigil Weekend $33 or $28 if paid by October 4
Saturday Banquet Only $20 (check-in no earlier than 3:30 pm)
*A $5 walk-in fee will be assessed, pre individual, after October 14

TO BRING:

  • Ordeal Candidates: Packing List / Weekend Information

  • full Scout uniform (expected to wear for Saturday night ceremonies & banquet)

  • completed current BSA Annual Health & Medical Record (parts A-B) at time of event sign-in

  • clothes for work projects including work gloves

  • water bottle

  • regular equipment needed for an overnight camping trip including tent and backpack to carry/store all personal gear (cooking gear not needed). Tent utilized only on Saturday night.

Lodge News

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2025 Lodge Membership Dues
Camp Location Guide Book

To pay your 2025 OA Dues and purchase a Silver Arrow Passport.

To be a member of Prairie Thunder Lodge and the Order of the Arrow, you must be a registered Scout or Scouter and pay lodge dues of $27 annually ($5 discount applied until 2/28/2025).

Membership ensures your invitation to all chapter/lodge events and a membership card, which members can print via the online membership portal your OA ID number and BSA ID number.

Does your unit need help finding a location for your next campout? Stuck in a rut and need to find that perfect new spot to go camping?

Look no further! Prairie Thunder Lodge is proud to offer this resource that was recently updated in 2024 and created by one of our fellow Arrowman.