It’s time to register for Passaconaway Lodge’s Spring Fellowship & Ordeal Weekend at Hidden Valley, one of the most important weekends of our lodge year. Join us on May 15th to the 17th at Griswold Scout Reservation for the 2026 Spring Ordeal and Fellowship.

So what is this weekend all about?

First, it’s about welcoming new members. Our Ordeal candidates will take their first steps into the Order of the Arrow, and it’s up to us to show them what brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service truly look like. The example we set matters. The energy we bring matters. You matter.
Second, it’s about preparing camp for the season ahead. We have real work to do — projects that get camp ready for summer and ensure we are fully prepared to host the New England Fellowship (NEF). As hosts, we have a responsibility to set the standard. That preparation starts now.

This weekend isn’t just another event — it’s us keeping our commitment to the OA. When we took our Obligation, we promised to serve. Showing up for Fellowship & Ordeal is how we live that promise.

We need Arrowmen to:
Serve as Elangomats and mentors
Help with service projects
Support ceremonies and logistics
Bring positive energy and leadership

Register. Show up. Lead. Serve.
Let’s prepare our camp, strengthen our lodge, and prove once again what it means to be an active Arrowman.

We’ll see you at Spring Fellowship.

Here are some things to think about as well:

  • Go through your ordeal and join the Order of the Arrow.
  • Seal your Brotherhood.
  • Become an Elangomat and become a friend and guide the candidates during their ordeal, as well as earn the Elangomat patch and gold bears.
  • Serve on the ceremonies team to bring the scripts for the ordeal and brotherhood ceremonies to life.
  • Register for the Spring Ordeal and Fellowship here. Early bird discount ends at midnight on May 4th.