Order of the Arrow

Scouting's National Honor Society

As Scouting’s National Honor Society, we forge lifelong bonds among the leaders in Scouting and:

  • Recognize those who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and, through that recognition, cause others to act in the same way

  • Reinforce a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others

  • Create and deliver peer-led, adult-guided, advanced leadership experiences for Scouts and Scouters that positively impact their unit, community, and ultimately our nation

  • Be an integral part of Scouting America and encourage participation in all it offers through units, outdoor adventures, and national events to further the Scouting experience

See this and more at the official Order of the Arrow website, here.

The Order of the Arrow (OA) has roughly 95,000 active members organized into lodges that serve more than 230 local Scouting America councils. For over 100 years, it has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law through leadership and service.
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Our Lodges

Atchafalaya Lodge #563

Evangeline Area

The lodge's name, Atchafalaya, comes from the Choctaw words “Hacha falaia,” meaning “long river.” The totem is the crawfish

Quelqueshoe Lodge #166

Calcasieu Area

The lodge’s name is Quelqueshoe, meaning “screaming eagle,” from which Calcasieu is derived. The totems are a pine tree and an eagle.

Quinipissa Lodge #479

Capital Area, Northsore Area

The lodge's name is Quinipissa, which is derived from the Choctaw language and translates to "those who see" or "scouts / outposts". The totem is the alligator snapping turtle.

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