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Fall Pow Wow


  • Camp Robert Drake 9994 Camp Drake Road Catlin, IL, 61817 United States (map)

Order of the Arrow Fall Pow Wow

All members of the Order of the Arrow are invited to join us for the Fall Pow Wow at Camp Drake. Enjoy a weekend filled with fun activities, inspiring ceremonies, service projects, and fellowship with your fellow Brothers in the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service. Illini Lodge has planned a variety of creative sporting events, with large-scale challenges as the highlight. The Saturday evening supper will feature a grand banquet experience for all Arrowmen.

What to Bring:

  • Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground sheet, flashlight

  • Weather-appropriate clothing (the event is rain or shine)

  • Full Scout uniform and OA sash for the supper and ceremonies

  • Work clothes and gloves for Saturday morning service projects

  • Active wear for Saturday afternoon events and games

  • Toiletries, towel, money, pen, paper, knife, watch

Meals Provided:

  • Saturday: Breakfast, lunch, and supper

  • Sunday: Breakfast

  • Two evening Crackerbarrels will offer snacks after the OA ceremonies each night.

Event Costs:

  • The event fee (additional cost for cabin accommodation) covers weekend activities, meals, and program expenses.

  • Brotherhood Candidates will pay an additional fee for their new sash during the ceremonial.

  • Ordeal Candidates are only required to pay the Ceremonial fee for the weekend (no event fee).

  • The Order of the Arrow Trading Post will be open, offering lodge souvenirs, shirts, hats, and patches.

Check-In:

  • Begins Friday at 6:00 PM in the Training Center

  • Camping will take place in designated campsites.

Questions?

Contact Susan Coller at (217) 356-7291, ext. 6441

Tentative Schedule for Fall Pow Wow:

Friday Night, October 25:

  • Check-in and Set-up @ 6 pm

  • Pre-Ordeal Ceremony

  • Crackerbarrel

Saturday, October 26:

  • Check-in and Set-up

  • Breakfast

  • Work Projects

  • Lunch

  • Afternoon Activities and Competitions

  • Brotherhood Conversion

  • Sports and Games

  • Supper and Officer Elections

  • Crackerbarrel

Sunday Morning, October 27:

  • Breakfast

  • Founders/Ken Frederick’s awards

  • Lodge Meeting

  • Option to assist with the Smilin' Pumpkin Outdoor Sports Fest at 1 PM

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