2027 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)
Join the Atlanta Area Council Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge Contingent to the National Order of the Arrow Conferance. The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is the flagship national event of the Order of the Arrow. Held every two to three years, it is Scouting’s second-largest national gathering, bringing together as many as 8,000 Arrowmen from all 50 states for a week of unparalleled fellowship, high-energy activities, world-class training, and inspirational shows. Imagine:
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- Inspirational Evening Shows: Full-scale productions with theatrics, special effects, and uplifting messages to motivate and energize you.
- Cutting-Edge Training: Over 100 courses and workshops on topics like lodge operations, advanced leadership, event planning, and outdoor ethics, and much more. You’ll bring back game-changing ideas for our lodge!
- Brotherhood & Fellowship: Meet thousands of Arrowmen from across the nation, trade patches (a massive event in itself!), and forge friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Campus Life: Experience what it’s like to live and dine on a major university campus for a week—a great preview of college life!
- Competitions & Activities: Take part in everything from ceremonial evaluations and sports competitions to a conference-wide festival with games, special events, and amazing entertainment.
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This is more than just a conference—it’s an unforgettable adventure and a chance to truly understand the scale and spirit of the Order of the Arrow.
You won’t want to miss your chance to be part of the Lodge contingent!
Dates & Location
The next NOAC will be held July 26-31, 2027 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Tentative Itinerary:
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- July TBA: Travel day(s) / (TBD)
- July 26-31: National Order of the Arrow Conference
- July 31/August 1: Travel home (TBD)
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Ways to Attend
Youth Delegates:
Youth Arrowmen (under 21) can attend NOAC as a youth delegate (participant) with the lodge contingent. The lodge prioritizes youth slots on the contingent.
Adult Delegates:
Adults provide supervision and support to the youth in their NOAC experience. We cannot take more adults than youth on the contingent and we do not know how fast slots will fill up or if there will be a smaller quota.
NOAC Staff:
Both youth and adult Arrowmen can attend NOAC on staff. This is a great opportunity to attend and experience NOAC in a different way, while serving the conference. Arrowmen who have attended NOAC before are encouraged to apply for NOAC staff.
If you are planning to attend NOAC on staff, please do not register using the link below. You will register online at oa-scouting.org starting in October 2026.
Remote Delegate:
The past three NOACs have offered a remote delegate option for Arrowmen who are unable to attend in-person to attend virtually from home. Virtual delegates can view livestreams and recordings of some trainings, competitions, and the evening shows, get special conference merchandise, and more. Additional information about attending NOAC as a Remote Delegate will be available later.
Refund Policy
Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge must commit financial resources to book travel, pay national conference fees, and purchase supplies for the trip. Please notify the NOAC Advisor at noaccontingentleader@aacegwa.org immediately if you are no longer able to attend NOAC. If there is a replacement available to fill your spot, all monies paid will be refunded. Otherwise, the following guidelines will be used.
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- Before February 1 – 100% of monies paid will be refunded
- After February 1 – 100% of unspent monies paid will be refunded, less the $250 deposit
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Participants removed from the contingent due to violation of the conference or BSA policies will not receive a refund and may be responsible for their own housing and transportation home.
Contingent Fee
(We are working on finalizing the fees as should have more on this soon. Please note National fees for this event are set at $750)
This fees apply to contingent delegates only. Staff and remote delegates do not follow these fees.
The fee includes:
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- National Conference Registration Fee – including five nights housing at The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, five full days of program and training, meals, program and support materials, registration materials, insurance, admission to the evening shows.
- Transportation / Activities Fees
Registration:
Please register now to place your deposit and claim your contigent slot at: https://aacegwa.square.site
Event Contact
Adult Contact: Richard Burnett
Email: NOACContingentLeader@aacegwa.org
