Order of The Arrow

"The Order is a thing of the spirit rather than of mechanics. Organization, Operational Procedures, and all that go with them are necessary in any large and growing movement, but they are not what count in the end. The things of the spirit are what count."

- E. Urner Goodman, Co-founder of the Order of the Arrow

Scouting’s National Honor Society




More about the Order of the Arrow

What is the purpose of the Order of the Arrow?

As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:


What are the principles of the Order of the Arrow

The Order of the Arrow was founded upon the principles of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service. These principles form the foundation for the Obligation of the Order. This is not an easy pledge to fulfill, for there are few who live a life of cheerful service in our world. For some, the Order will be like a supernova, shining brilliantly for a brief time and soon crumbling to ashes. For others, the Order will kindle a flame of brotherhood, brighter than a thousand suns, lasting throughout eternity.

How big is the OA?
