OA Bash

Communications

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Saturday Afternoon Activities

Throughout the weekend, there will be a wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy, from shooting sports to inflatables. Take on your friends in a game of kickball or human foosball. For the creative folks, join in the fun at the Training Room. For those who want to take a break and sit down, try out the games at the Stem Building. Check Instagram and Facebook for more program updates. 

Shows

OA Bash will kick off with a Friday evening show.  It will be the perfect chance to get a sneak peek at all the weekend’s activities! The main show on Saturday will be a time for fun and laughs and present awards at our evening campfire.

OA Bash will kick off with opening announcements and an international potluck on Friday night at the Grand Pavilion. Find out who’s who, where’s where, and get a preview of the weekend’s activities! On Saturday evening, the main show will be a time for fun and laughs as we share the weekend events and present awards and competition winners. If you want to be in the show, let us know by sending a message to program@colonneh.org.

Trading Post

Colonneh Lodge’s Trading Post is top-of-the-line, offering Order of the Arrow merchandise at affordable prices. Stop by to pick up patches, belt buckles, shirts, OA gear, bucket hat, and so much more. The Trading Post has recently stocked up on some new items, so be sure to pay a visit while at the event. The Trading Post will be open Friday evening, all day Saturday, and briefly on Sunday morning. High-quality gear and merchandise are a must-have for any Arrowmen. Be sure to visit!

Service

Service is a key aspect of the Order of the Arrow and is a key aspect of OA Bash as well. There will be a three-hour project from 8:30 am to 11:30 am providing service to camp involving setting up the tents used for national camp school and summer camp.  There is also a dining service opportunity for those interested. Dining service is an opportunity to work in the kitchen for an hour-and-a-half to two-hour
shift to assist in preparing food for the event attendees in an amazing industrial kitchen while still being able to enjoy the rest of the event. Those interested in taking a shift should dining service when registering or email service@colonneh.org if already registered. For any questions about service at the event please email service@colonneh.org.

Lodge Executive Committee (LEC)

An LEC will be held on Sunday morning. The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) is comprised of the lodge chief, lodge vice chiefs, area chiefs, chapter chiefs, and lodge advisers. This LEC meets several times during the year to facilitate Colonneh Lodge's business matters. The LEC is a time for the lodge's youth leaders to come together to make decisions, vote, and have committee meetings. Those interested in future leadership in the lodge are encouraged to attend. The LEC will meet on Sunday. All lodge officers, chapter chiefs (or designees), and their advisers are to attend the LEC; however, all Arrowmen are welcome and encouraged to attend this important planning and business meeting. 

Interfaith Service

An interfaith service will be conducted for all participants on Sunday morning. An interfaith service is a brief worship or meditation specifically designed for Scouting events where there may be more than one faith present. It is intended to provide a spiritual focus during a camping experience that does not reflect the views of a particular denomination or faith and can be defined as a gathering of Scouts held to contribute to the development of their spirituality and promote a fuller understanding of the Scout Oath and Law, emphasizing one’s Duty to God.

Brotherhood

After six months of service as an Ordeal member and after fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order of the Arrow.  Brotherhood is an opportunity for members to evaluate their past service to Scouting (camping and unit involvement) and to their lodge, and to reaffirm their belief in the high purposes of the Order.

Attendees will be notified of their Brotherhood eligibility at check-in. Brotherhood-eligible Arrowmen are highly encouraged to complete their Brotherhood at this event. The first step is to attend the Brotherhood Talk during lunch at the Stem Building. Further instructions about the Brotherhood Ceremony will be given there. There is no charge for this event—it's a great opportunity for growth and reflection within the Order of the Arrow.

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Arrival and Departure

Travel

Travel to and from the event is the participant's responsibility. Chapters may arrange travel with other members of your chapter. See oa.shacbsa.org/chapters for chapter contact information. Personal vehicles are welcome at the event. However, please understand Camp Strake is a walking camp which means on-site transportation is limited to walking; notify staff if onsite transportation will be needed in camp.

Check-in

Check-in will be open from 7:00 - 10:00 pm on Friday and from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday. Please do not arrive earlier or later than the times listed, as the staff will not be prepared.

Documents and Fees

Every participant onsite must bring a copy of the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A and B to check-in. They will not be returned. If your lodge dues are not current, Arrowmen will be required to pay them in order to participate in the event. Remember – Wear the flap, pay your dues!

Check-out

When leaving camp, every participant must check out with the registration team at the front gate.  The front gate will be staffed on Friday from 6 – 11 pm, Saturday from 7 am - 11 pm and Sunday from 7 - 12 pm.